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20,000 homes in the borough have received garden waste brown bins. The brown bin can be used to recycle most garden waste items including: grass cuttings, weeds, flowers, leaves, small woody waste and prunings and cold ashes. From April 2008 Ballymena Borough Council have provided you with a new brown bin for your garden waste which will empty fortnightly from June 2008. Calendars have also been delivered on the lid of the garden waste bin which will let you know the dates of your collections. If you would like a calendar please contact our Operational Services Office on (028) 2566 0466/ 465 and one can be sent to you. Collection Methods Brown Bins will be collected on alternative weeks with your black/ grey bin. Please refer to calendars for specific dates and any changes for holidays etc. What can I put in my Brown Bin?
What can not go in ?
Please make sure your bins are out by 7.30am on your collection day. Where does all the material for recycling go after it is collected? The garden waste collected is taken to a special treatment facility where it is processed into compost and garden mulch. What can I do with excess green waste that won’t fit in the bin?
Why can’t I put vegetable peelings/food waste in my brown bin? Only garden waste can be disposed of in the brown bin. The foot and mouth epidemic in 2001 led to new legislation at compost sites regarding the disposal of food waste to help prevent the spread of disease. Most compost sites are open to the elements meaning that animals such as seagulls or rodents can access the compostables. These pests can then spread diseases which may affect the animal but also the human population. A soon as facilities to process food waste safely become available to Ballymena Borough Council you will be able to put food waste into your brown bin. You will be kept informed of any changes. |
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