An estimated one third
of food purchased every week in Ireland is thrown
away, with half of this food waste ending up in the
wrong bin. This has negative consequences for public
health and the environment, as well as financially
impacting on the householder.
Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer, Donegal
County Council said, “Residents in Buncrana who have
a collection service with Logan Waste can expect to
see a new sticker on the general waste bin in the
coming weeks. The sticker will help to remind
householders that organic or food waste should not
be disposed of in the general bin but should be put
in the food waste brown bin. All packaging must be
removed from food waste before disposal.”
John Logan of Logan Waste said, “We are delighted to
be part of this pilot project which will benefit
both the customer and the environment.
“It is important people understand what should be
put into out 140 Litre food waste brown bins, and
ensure that it does not end up in the general bin or
in the dry recycling bin. Food waste is all
vegetable and fruit peelings, loose tea, coffee
grounds, egg shells, all plate scrapings, leftover
or food no longer edible regardless whether it is
cooked or uncooked. Kitchen paper towels and napkins
can also be disposed of in the food waste brown bin.
Small quantities of cooking oil is also acceptable.”
Once collected, the food waste brown bin material is
delivered from homes once a fortnight to a anaerobic
digestion plant where it is specially treated and
turned into green electricity. Ensuring only the
right materials go in the food waste brown bin
prevents contamination and results in more material
being suitable for energy conversion.
More information about food waste recycling is
available from
www.mywaste.ie . |
