BROWN BINS - ORGANIC WASTE
The introduction of a separate bin collection for organic (kitchen and garden) waste was a new departure for the greater Dublin region and the success of the venture depended entirely on your participation and co-operation. We are delighted to report that thanks to your efforts we have been successful in diverting an average of 25% to 30% of waste from the black bin. Up to now this would have gone directly to landfill where it is responsible for the generation of landfill gases. So by making the best use of your brown bin you are not only keeping household waste costs down but you are also helping the environment.
WHERE TO NEXT
Tenders were invited for the provision and operation of organic waste treatment facilities at Ballyogan and Kilshane in 2008. The tender process was cancelled in June 2009 as it was determined that the bids did not represent value for money. Fingal County Council are currently arranging for the treatment of the organic waste collected by its brown bin service at a number of locations as follows:
- Acorn Recycling Ltd, Tipperary
- Waddocks Composting, Carlow
- O’Tooles Composting, Carlow
These facilities treat the waste to Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food standards for reuse in agriculture and landscaping uses. No landfill gases are generated by the waste, reducing our greenhouse gases. If you would like more information in relation to the Brown Bin service please contact the Brown Bin helpline on 8905473 or email brownbins@fingalcoco.ie
Waste I CAN put in my Brown Bin | |||
| Kitchen food scraps | Plate Scrapings, fruit & veg | Tea bags, Coffee grinds & paper filters | Breads,cakes & biscuits |
| Soups & sauces | Eggs & dairy products | Out of date food | Paper napkins & paper towels |
| Food-soiled cardboard or paper | Plant trimmings | Grass clippings & leaves | Cut flowers,old plants, moss & weeds |
Waste I CAN'T put in my Brown Bin | |||
| Plastics | Metal | Tin foil | Sweet & crisp wrappers |
| Cardboard or glossy magazines | Light bulbs & batteries | Electrical goods & furniture | Oils |
| Glass | Crockery | Milk/Juice Cartons | Rubber Gloves |
| Nappies/Sanitary items | Toiletries/Medicines | Clothes/Shoes | Ashes & coal |
| Rocks, gravel, clay | Pesticide and pesticide containers | Grass clippings with dog or cat litter | Weed killer & weed sprayed with weed killer |