Ever wondered why everybody places so much emphasis on proper disposal of green waste? While I’m sure you’re well aware that green waste is 100% recyclable organic waste, do you know why it is important to recycle such waste?
As the owner of 4 Waste Walk-In Skip Bins, a company that provides green waste removal in Brisbane Southside, today I will list some important facts about green waste. Always make sure to engage in proper removal of your recyclable waste.
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1. How is green waste recycled?
Green waste can be recycled into compost which is a valuable soil nutrient. While some homeowners in Brisbane compost their green waste, most people rely on kerbside collection or hire a waste management company. The green waste collected is then sent to a composting depot.
However, kerbside collection only takes place once a year, which isn’t always convenient, which is why hiring a skip bin is a great alternative solution. Skip bin companies handle green waste responsibly, recycling it at the closest green waste recycling facility.
2. Why shouldn’t you put non-recyclables in green bins or skips?
You should never place non-recyclable waste with green waste in green council bins or garden skip bins. This is because separating non-recyclable waste from recyclable waste takes time. Recycling and composting depots will not accept such waste, and it will be disposed of in landfills.
3. Why shouldn’t green waste end up in landfills or be burnt?
Apart from the loss of landfill space and the loss of valuable recyclable materials, there are bigger reasons why green waste shouldn’t be dumped in landfills. Landfills are always tightly packed with waste, and any green waste in landfills will decompose without air. This process results in the creation of chemicals and greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment.
Burning green waste causes smoke and pollution at the ground level, where this smoke is easily inhaled. While this harms the lungs, the ash left behind may also seep into groundwater and cause contamination.
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4. How to properly remove green waste?
To properly remove green waste, you must first know what green waste is. Green waste constitutes 100% recyclable organic waste which includes garden waste and food waste. However, large branches, logs or timber, food packaging and animal waste are not considered to be a green waste.
To dispose of green waste, hire a company that provides green waste removal in Brisbane Southside such as 4 Waste Walk-In Skip Bins. If you’re looking to remove green waste on a regular basis, you can hire our garden bags and bins service. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a one-off clean up of green waste, you can hire our garden skip bins. Regardless of the amount of green waste you’re looking to remove, we have a solution for you!
Please note that we accept only 100% green waste in our garden bags and bins and our garden skips. We do not accept mixed waste or junk waste in these bins. To dispose of mixed waste or junk waste, consider hiring our junk skip bins instead.
See: A Beginner’s Guide to Green Waste Removal
Conclusion:
Green waste refers to 100% recyclable organic waste. While most people are aware of green waste, there are some lesser known facts about green waste. Green waste is recycled to create compost in composting depots. Non-recyclables should not be disposed of with green waste because it will end up being discarded in landfills. Green waste shouldn’t be dumped in landfills or burnt because the processes are incredibly harmful to the environment.
Always make sure to remove the green waste properly by using council green bins. Alternatively, hire a company that specialises in green waste removal in Brisbane Southside such as 4 Waste Walk-In Skip Bins! Get in touch with us to discuss your green waste removal needs today!