Let's get it sorted!

DID YOU KNOW?

Compostable cups, lids, bags and other packaging that look like plastic are NOT recyclable. Compostable packaging and other items including compostable toothbrushes are made using organic starch from vegetables and grains. These items are not successfully composted in your home compost system as they require significant volume, heat and processing to breakdown the commercially compostable materials. Do not place these items in the recycling bin as they will be sorted as contamination and disposed in landfill. Dispose in your general waste bin.

MATERIALS THAT CAN’T GO INTO THE RECYCLING BIN INCLUDE:

• garden waste

• food waste

• disposable paper such as soiled tissues and wipes

• polystyrene

• compostable packaging (look like plastic) that are usually single use i.e., plates, cups, singleuse coffee lids, cutlery, toothbrushes etc.

• soft plastics such as plastic bags, chip packets and zip lock bags

• wood

• medical waste or nappies

• polystyrene