Green waste, also known as garden waste, refers to organic waste and biological waste that comes from plants and other natural sources. Green waste can be disposed of in green waste recycling bins or can be put in a green waste skip.
Biodegradable waste that can be put in a green waste bin or green waste skip include:
Grass clippings
Hedge trimmings
Weeds
Flowers
Plants
Leaves
Certain garden waste materials are not actually considered green waste and therefore cannot be disposed of in a green waste skip or bin. These waste materials include:
Soil
Turf
Tree Stomps
Roots
After green waste is collected it will be recycled. Recycling green waste is the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of green and garden waste. In most cases the organic waste will be converted into compost, used in the growing of vegetables.
Organic Waste including:
Grass clippings
Hedge trimmings
Weeds
Flowers
Plants
Leaves
This waste will be recycled and processed to make compost.
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