Household Refuse

Some waste is sent

Some waste is sent New Earth Solutions which is a mechanical biological treatment plant.

They separate the materials and turn it into a compost-like material which is used in land restoration.

They also create a refuse-derived fuel which is used to generate renewable energy. This process is known as energy recovery.

Refuse which is not recyclable is sent to landfill sites

Burial of the waste with daily, intermediate and final covers only began in the 1940s.

In the past, refuse was simply left in piles or thrown into pits

What we can put in our household waste wheelie bins

Some waste is sent

Refuse which is not recyclable is sent to landfill sites

Black Plastics

Black Plastics

Black Plastics

Bread bags

Black Plastics

Black Plastics

Bubble Wrap

Black Plastics

Bubble Wrap

Cat food

Cat food pouches

Bubble Wrap

Cat food pouches

Cat food pouches

Cat food pouches

Cat litter

Cat food pouches

Cat food pouches

CDs, DVDs and VHS

CDs, DVDs and VHS

CDs, DVDs and VHS

Cellophane

CDs, DVDs and VHS

CDs, DVDs and VHS

Cling Film

CDs, DVDs and VHS

Coat Hanger

Coat Hanger

Contact Lens

Coat Hanger

Contact Lens

Contact Lens

Contact Lens

Corks

Contact Lens

Contact Lens

Cotton buds

Crisp packets

Cotton buds

Cotton wool

Crisp packets

Cotton buds

Crisp packets

Crisp packets

Crisp packets

Dog Food

Facial wipes

Crisp packets

Facial wipes

Facial wipes

Facial wipes

Hair

Facial wipes

Facial wipes

Jiffy Bags

Nail Varnish

Nail Varnish

Nail Varnish

Nail Varnish

Nail Varnish

Nappies

Nail Varnish

Used Paper Plates

Used Paper Plates

Used Paper Plates

Used Paper Plates

Plastic Cutlery

Used Paper Plates

Plastic Cutlery

Polystyrene

Used Paper Plates

Plastic Cutlery

Razors

Sanitary Waste

Rubber Gloves

Rubber Gloves

Sanitary Waste