Tips for reducing flies and smells in the black bin
- Double bag all food waste, particularly meat and animal waste. (Old carrier bags are good for this)
- Recycle waste so that general refuse is minimised and the bin lid remains shut.
- Keep the bin out of direct sunlight (slowing general decomposition, reducing smells and slowing the development of maggots, etc.)
- Do not leave waste food exposed inside the home before putting it in the bin, as flies can lay eggs during this time. Uncovered bins inside the kitchen can also allow flies to lays eggs on waste food.
- Squeeze the air out of bags used to contain food waste, etc. before they are tied and put in the bin (the lack of air should slow down general decomposition, reduce smells and slow the development of maggots, etc.)
- Do not to leave dog/cat food out uncovered - again because flies can lay their eggs in it.
- Bag all pet waste (faeces) before putting it in your bin or place it in one of the pet waste disposal bins situated on public areas around the District.
- Maggots will only appear in the bin if the eggs have been laid in a suitable food source for them to develop. If bins are kept closed, flies should not be able to enter to lay their eggs. Therefore, if maggots do appear, the eggs are likely to have been laid before the food was put in the wheelie bin, especially if it isn’t wrapped when put in the bin.
- It is also suggested that solids are emptied in to the toilet from disposable nappies before being double bagged and put in the bin.
- Clean your bin and the use detergents to reduce problems.
- Keep the lid on the bin closed and if the lid is damaged contact Environmental Services to arrange a repair your bin free of charge.
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