Frequently Asked Questions: Household waste - rubbish collections
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Household waste - rubbish collections FAQs
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Can I still use my home compost bin?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Where do I put the bin for collection?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Can I use carrier bags to line my kitchen caddy?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Can I put my house number on the collection bin?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Can I wash the caddy and collection bin using cleaning products?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Won’t the food waste attract animals?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: How do I order a replacement bin?
Q: Black Refuse Sack Scheme: What happens if I run out of black refuse sacks?
Q: Black Refuse Sack Scheme: How do I dispose of pet litter?
Vegetarian pet bedding (e.g. hay, straw, sawdust) and droppings can be placed in your home compost bin. If you are unable to home compost it should be placed in the black refuse sack.
Litter or faeces from pets that eat meat (e.g. cats, dogs) cannot be composted and should be securely wrapped before placing in the black refuse sack.