Which bin for juice cartons ?

gurramok · 19-12-2003 7:50pm #1

I have just seen an ad by Oxigen(not my bin collector) saying that juice cartons should be put in the green bin.
Previously, DCC sent a leaflet through the letterbox when the green bin was introduced saying that they are to be put in the black bin !

So who is right ?
(I use alot of juice cartons

)

nogser · 22-12-2003 4:29pm

From the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co Co website

What can I put in my Green Bin?

The Green Bin is for dry recyclables including newspapers, magazines, general paper, phone books, junk mail, cardboard packaging, Tetra Paks, aluminium drinks cans and food tins. There is no need to segregate the different materials in the bin so please don’t use bags to do so. All materials should be clean and dry.

Nogser

Victor · 23-12-2003 6:27pm

It depends on the area you are in. Tetra Paks are taken in some areas and not in others. They are difficult to recycle because they are cardboard / plastic composits.

Genghis · 23-12-2003 6:46pm

If in doubt, and it is 'dry waste' similar to what is accepted, and it has ben cleaned, there is no harm including it in the green bin anyway. It'll just be segregated into 'non-recyleable' later.

Which bin for juice cartons ?

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