Are Derby City Council collecting brown bins?

Our free brown bin collections will be resuming for residents of Derby on Tuesday 27 July. The brown bin can be used for garden waste including grass cuttings, leaves and weeds, and for food waste, cooked or uncooked. More information on what can put in the brown bin can be found on our website.

Can I put dog poo in brown bin?

Certain things should never be placed in your bin. No cooked vegetables, no meat, no dairy products, no diseased plants, and definitely no dog poo or cat litter, or baby’s nappies. Putting these in your bin can encourage unwanted pests and can also create odour.

What can you put in brown garden bin?

What you can put into your brown bin?

  • Leaves and bark.
  • Prunings.
  • Dead flowers and plants.
  • Weeds.
  • Hedge clippings.
  • Grass mowings.
  • Branches (maximum 4” diameter)
  • Real Christmas trees.

Can you put wood in brown bin?

Types of waste that can’t go in the brown bin Here is a list of the items that you shouldn’t be putting in a brown bin: Garden furniture. Treated wood.

What do you put in the brown bin Derby?

You can put any of the following in your brown bin:

  • Grass.
  • Leaves.
  • Flowers.
  • Small twigs and branches (up to 12cm thick)
  • Vegetarian pet waste (from rabbits, guinea pigs)
  • Food waste!

Can you put compostable bags in brown bin?

Please remember that if plastic is found in your brown bin, your bin will not be emptied and a contamination tag will be placed on your bin to inform you of this. However you can use compostable bags, or, newspaper. The newspaper will absorb any liquid and is completely compostable.

Can pizza boxes go in brown bin?

The brown bin rule – If it once grew, it can go in the brown bin. Paper was once a growing tree, making all pizza boxes, paper food wrapping and wine corks an organic waste too. Wrap your leftovers and fruit or vegetable peelings in newspaper before placing them in your bin. It will keep the fruit flies away.

Can you put a Christmas tree in the brown bin?

If you have a food and garden waste collection, real Christmas trees can be collected as part of your normal household collection service. Simply remove any decorations and its pot or stand and place your tree next to your brown bin ready for collection.

Can leaves go in the brown bin?

In your brown bin, you can put: food waste (without packaging) organic (living) matter from your garden, for example grass cuttings, leaves and small branches.

Can I put grass in my brown bin?

Compost: Your compost bin can hold kitchen food scraps, fruits, vegetables, bread, cakes, biscuits, eggs and dairy, out of date food, plant trimmings, cooked and raw foods, tea leaves, tea bags, meat, fish, poultry and bones, grass clippings, leaves, cut flowers, and old plants.

Can I put duvet in black bin?

Aside from the take back scheme below, duvets and pillows are generally not recyclable and should be disposed of in the waste bin or at a Recycling Centre. However, some animal charities may be able to use these items for bedding – check locally.

Can you leave cardboard boxes out for recycling?

Put Them Outside on Recycling Day You can cut and fold them to ensure you can squeeze all of the boxes into the recycling container. Some companies will allow you to place cardboard outside of the waste bin, but make sure it’s not going to rain. This type of weather can spoil your collection.

Where do you put dog poop after scooping?

Once you’ve scooped it with a shovel or other type of dog poop scooper, place it in a bag with no holes. Bagging the poop to send to the landfill is the best way to contain and kill any bacteria living in it. You can even use the bag to scoop up the poop. Put it over your hand, inside-out.

Why do you scoop dog poop?

The parasites and bacteria in dog waste can spread disease to other dogs and even you if not properly picked up. E. coli and salmonella are some of the bacteria which are carried in dog waste. Even if your dog does not show symptoms of being sick their waste can carry diseases that are harmful to humans and other pets.

What bin does cling film go in?

Is cling film recyclable? Most local authorities do not accept cling film in their home recycling collections so it should be placed in the waste bin.

Can biscuit tins be recycled?

Yes, Food tins and drink cans can be recycled at some out of home recycling points.

Can you put Xmas wrapping paper in blue bin?

No. Wrapping paper cannot be recycled because it is often laminated with plastic, foil or other non-paper materials. Much of it is also contaminated by sticky tape which is not recyclable and can disrupt the recycling process.

Can you put tea bags in the brown bin?

Overall, to help prevent greenhouse gas emissions from tea bags rotting in landfill, if you have a food or garden waste collection scheme in your area, then the best thing to do is place tea bags in this. Tea bags can also be added to your home composting bin if you have one.

How do you throw away pillows?

Simply place the feather or down stuffing into the compost bin and wait for it to slowly break down. Throw the pillows away as a last resort. When you have exhausted all of your options, sometimes all you can do is throw your pillows into the garbage. Alternatively, you can take the pillows to the landfill.