Local sorting
What goes in the brown bin?
Brown is frequently used for food and garden organics, but local programmes decide exactly what is accepted.
Complete answer
The answer
A brown-bin service can accept food scraps, garden waste or both. Some accept certified compostable liners; others prohibit all plastic-like bags, including some labelled compostable products.
Keep packaging, glass, metals and ordinary plastic out unless the local service explicitly says otherwise. If animal products, cooked food or large garden branches have special rules, follow the local guide.
What to do
- Check whether the service accepts food, garden waste or both.
- Use only approved liners.
- Keep packaging contamination out.
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