Kerbside Recycling - Help and Advice
The average contents of
the domestic waste bin before recycling % by volume
The diagram above shows the proportions of waste in the
average domestic bin.
The area shaded silver represents the amount of materials that can
be recycled in the silver bin.
Householders that participate in the recycling
service, the paper collection scheme, and use the garden waste
service will be recycling at least 63% of their waste
bin.
To minimise problems, follow
these rules:
- If possible keep your bin out of direct sunlight and away from
open windows or doors.
- Keep the bin lid shut at all times. If you notice flies,
maggots or smells, check that your bin lid fits securely when it is
closed.
- Do not leave food waste, cat or dog food exposed in the home so
that flies can lay their eggs on it, before it is put into your
green residual waste bin.
- Wrap all food waste in old newspaper and then in plastic
carrier bags/ kitchen bin liners before placing it in your black
residual waste bin.
- Squeeze any excess air from the bags before tying them and
placing them in the bin.
- Empty any solids from used disposable nappies into your WC
before bagging and placing in your external bin.
- Carbon filters can be bought that fit onto the inside lid of
your bin to absorb smells. Alternatively, use 'odour eater' foot
insoles stuck to the inside of the lid. Carbon filters can be
purchased from the Council's Pyms Lane Depot, Lyceum Theatre and
Nantwich Customer Service Centre
- Regularly clean and disinfect your bins.
- Compost as much organic waste as possible.
- If you find that you have too much excess waste, contact us on
the number below to arrange for a waste audit. Subject to the audit
being successful we may be able to offer additional capacity.
If you are still having problems with managing your waste,
contact the Household Adviser on the number below
or email recycling@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk.
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