Green Bin tips

1. Line your bin. Line your bin to stop food sticking to the bottom of the bin. Use newspaper, shredded paper, cardboard (remove any plastic packaging tape first), pizza boxes, egg cartons, dry leaves, or garden clippings before you place food scraps in.
2. Layer it – like a lasagne! Alternate layers of lawn clippings, leaves, shredded paper and newspaper between the food scraps to reduce odours and moisture.
3. Leave the lid open. On warm sunny days, open the lid of your green bin to allow for aeration and drying of material.
4. Put your green bin out for collection every fortnight, even if it isn’t full.
5. Keep your green bin in the shade.
6. Don’t overfill your bin, make sure the lid is closed properly.
7. Wash your bin out from time to time using a high pressure hose and mild detergent.

Consultation has concluded