We all want to help our environment and cut waste, so it is important to get it right. Putting things that can’t be recycled in your blue bin can cause something called contamination, so it means it will have to be incinerated and not recycled.
While we all learn about how to recycle all the right things it is worth remembering that the three biggest “culprits” which can turn up in our blue bins and prevent us from being much more environmentally friendly are:
If we all sorted this out it would go a long way to making our town greener. These items can lead to whole bin loads being contaminated and not suitable for recycling. For the record, glass should be taken to one of the dozens of bottle banks provided across the town or to a household recycling centre (Portman Road or Foxhall are nearest). Food waste – including those sprouts - and nappies should go into your black bin.
You can recycle your (real) Christmas tree when the festive period is over. Just place it next to your brown bin and we will pick it up.
To find out all about recycling tips and bin collections go to www.ipswich.gov.uk/yourbins
