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The Three Bin Waste Collection System: What to Put and What to Avoid

Household waste collection system runs on the concept of three bin waste collection. it indicates that there are three types of bins where certain products can be dumped and few should be avoided. Know more by reading the following article.

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Blue bin

The blue bin is used to collect recyclable materials. These are collected by the household waste collection companies and sorted to be reused or made into new products.

Things to put: Any type of papers like newspapers, magazines, junk mail, envelopes, catalogs, cardboard, aerosols, food tins, drinks cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles and food trays.

Things to avoid: Plastic bags, polystyrene, light bulbs, Pyrex cookware, mirrors, children’s toys, textiles, shoes, garden waste and food waste.

Brown bin

Organic waste is put in the brown bin. It can be processed into compost and fertilizers.

Things to put: Plate scrapping, vegetable peelings, meat leftovers, egg shells, cooked food, uncooked food, tea bags, coffee beans, garden waste.

Things to avoid: Plastic of any kind, soil, mud, plant pots, pet waste, liquids, metal food cans, glass bottles, jars, sanitary products, and nappies.

Green bin

The green bin is used to collect non-toxic materials that can’t be recycled. They can be taken to the energy recovery facility where these products can be used to generate electricity.

Things to put: Pet waste, plastic bags, polystyrene, light bulbs (except the fluorescent bulbs), mirrors, Pyrex cookware, sanitary products, and nappies.

Things to avoid: Any electrical item, fluorescent light bulbs, any recyclable waste that goes in the blue bin, textiles, garden waste, bricks, tiles, and rubble.

Just a note: If you have to deal with construction waste like bricks, rubble, and tiles; it is better to get in touch with waste management companies separately and get them to collect the trash separate from other household garbage that goes into the three bins. Popular waste management companies engage in activities like recycling bricks and tiles. They use eco-friendly methods to deal with this construction trash. The cost of performing the service is affordable. Be responsible and throw your household garbage correctly.


Contact Adelaide Eco Bins today to find out about our commercial rubbish removal in Adelaide Metropolitan areas today by phoning 08 8280 6533 or alternative send as an email sales@adelaideecobins.com.au and one of our friendly staff members will get back to you as soon as possible.

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