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Brown bins
Some households in Belfast have a brown bin for recycling certain types of waste.
This is in addition to your black bin which is used for general waste not suitable for recycling.
- What can I put in my brown bin?
- Food waste collection service
- Brown bin collection dates and times
- Order a new bin
- Bin labels
What can I put in my brown bin?
The following items can be placed in your brown bin:- food waste
grass cuttings - plants and flowers
- leaves, twigs and small branches
- hedge trimmings
- leaves
- shredded paper.
- soil or turf
- stones
- plastic bags
- plant pots.
Food waste collection service
On 1 March 2010, we introduced a new food waste collection service which allows you to place food waste in your brown bin.
We've delivered food waste caddies, biodegradable bags and information leaflets about the new service to homes with brown bins.
How does the new service work?
Simply follow these instructions:- line your kitchen caddy with the biodegradable bags supplied
- fill your bag with food waste and tie the bag tightly when full
- put the bag into your brown bin, along with your garden waste
- leave your brown bin out for collection every two weeks, on the same day as your black bin
- when you need new bags, simply attach a red tag to the handle of your brown bin (red tags will be distributed along with your kitchen caddy) or call us on 028 9027 0230 to order more.
What can I put in my food waste caddy?
If you put the wrong items in, or use plastic bags, in your food waste caddy, we will not be able to collect your food waste. If this happens, simply place your food waste in your black bin instead.Brown bin collection dates and times
Brown bins are collected on the same day as your black bin, although they are picked up by different vehicles.In 2010 - 2011, we will collect brown bins between:
- 1 March - 24 December 2010
- 10 - 21 January 2011
- 7 - 18 February 2011.
Normal fortnightly collections will then start again from 28 February 2011.
Don't forget, always leave your bin out by 7am to make sure it is collected.
On public and bank holidays, as well as Christmas and New Year, collection dates may vary.
Order a new bin
Brown bins are available in one size - 240 litre. You can order a new bin by calling us on 0800 032 8100.Bin labels
The label below contains details of when your bins will be collected on public and bank holidays (including Christmas and New Year) in 2010 and 2011. Attach it to your bin to remind you when to put it out for collection.- Download holiday collection bin label for black, blue or brown bins and food waste caddies (PDF - 83KB)
