Whatever is in the black bin we will try to recover or recycle it but there is going to be an element of residual waste and we are constantly working to reduce that further. "For example ...

Further environmental information has been provided to support plans for modern residual waste treatment facilities at Hightown Quarry, Mallusk.

2.3m tonnes were put into residual – or “black” bins, and 70,000 tonnes were mistakenly put in with food waste. As of 31 March 2025, businesses are forced to arrange for the collection of ...