Remember to WASH and SQUASH before putting them into your recycle bin.
The Following Items are the easiest to Recylce by using your recycle bin or visitng a recycling centre:
• CARDBOARD AND PAPER
• FOOD TINS
• ALUMINIUM DRINKS CANS / MINCE PIE TRAYS
• PLASTIC
• GLASS
CARDBOARD AND PAPER
Remember that Christmas crackers and Christmas cards are all recyclable. Flatten used boxes and remove any plastic inserts in selection and toy boxes. No need to worry about selotape on wrapping paper; this can be recycled too. Make sure all the cardboard and paper is clean and dry.
FOOD TINS
Rinse out the tins to remove any left over food or sauce. Place the lids or tops inside the washed tin. If you can, squash the tin, then pop it into your recycle bin.
ALUMINIUM DRINK CANS
Rinse out the drink cans to get rid of any left over drink. Aluminium is not just used in drinks cans, you will find it in other areas around the house and it’s just as recyclable as a drinks can Aluminium trays – from mince pies and don’t forget to recycle your take away food trays. Squash or flatten them and pop them into your recycle bin or bring them to your local recycling centre.
PLASTIC
Recycle all plastic containers with the number 1 and 2 placed inside a triangle, usually shown on the base of these bottles.
These include items such as plastic drinks bottles, milk bottles, shampoo bottles, detergent and washing up liquid bottles, soap dispenser bottles,shower gel bottles and yogurt drink bottles. Always rinse these bottles out to get rid of any leftovers.
The company that collects your recycle bin may take more types of plastic in their recycle bins, so check with them to see if you can recycle more; alternatively take them to your local recycling centre.
GLASS
Rinse out glass bottles to get rid of any left over liquid. Don’t forget to recycle your mayonnaise, cranberry and pickled sauce jars put ensure you clean them of any leftovers. Give the lids a quick wash and pop them separately into the recycle bin.
Please do not leave used glass on the ground at recycling banks as this slows collection and attracts unwanted dumping and you may be liable for prosecution. If the bottle banks are full visit www.recyclemore.ie to locate other sites, or recycle your glass at a later date when there is less pressure on sites.
FOOD / GARDEN WASTE
Many households now have access to brown bins for food and garden waste. If you are fortunate to have one remember to gather up all your left over food waste, vegetable and fruit peelings and wrap them in old newspapers before placing them in the brown bin.
Remember don’t just recycle items from your kitchen. Maybe make a New Years resolution to recycle more by recycling from other areas of the house like the living room, bedroom, bathroom and home office. ]]>