Greyhound Recycling’s Brown Bin Rollout

Greyhound Recycling’s brown bin rollout will be starting in the coming weeks. Why are we doing this? We’re helping our customers to manage their waste responsibly. In accordance with the latest European Legislation S.I. No. 679/2023 – European Union (Household Food Waste and Bio-Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, it’s now a legal requirement for all households to have and use a Brown bin for food waste. This blog post explains the importance of this change.

Brown Bin Rollout – Why You Need a Brown Bin

The new regulations make it illegal to dispose of food waste in your Black or Green bin. Food waste is to be separated from other types of waste so it can be composted properly. Moreover, if you do not use a Brown bin, you must either compost at home or bring your food waste to a licensed facility.

Benefits of Using a Brown Bin

• Reduces General Waste: By separating food waste, you’ll rely less on your general waste bin, potentially reducing the frequency of waste collections.
• Better for the Environment: Composting food waste helps reduce emissions from landfill site and incinceration, contributing to a healthier planet.
• Nourishes the Soil: Your food waste is turned into compost, enriching the soil and promoting plant growth.

How Greyhound Recycling is Making it Easy

If you do not have a brown bin service with Greyhound Recycling we will be contacting you to offer you one. Unless we are told otherwise a Brown bin and a Kitchen Caddy Pack is being delivered to your home. This initiative aims to make it as convenient as possible for you to comply with the new regulations. If you do not want a Brown bin, you will need to respond to our communications outlining your reasons for this.

Call to Action

Ready to make a positive impact on the environment? Together, we can turn your food waste into a valuable resource for the earth.

For more information or to request your Brown bin, please get in touch with our customer service team. Thank you for partnering with Greyhound Recycling to make our community a greener place!