General waste stream
This stream goes to landfill therefore the only waste entering this stream should be non-recyclables and "safe for disposal" lab waste.
What can go into the general waste stream?
There are a number of types of waste that are not recyclable within our current contracts. If any of the following are produced in large quantities in your area, they should be placed into a landfill (black-bag lined) bin:
- "Dirty" packaging e.g. heavily food contaminated (although you could also rinse or empty it if you had the chance and pop the packaging into the Mixed Recycling bin instead!)
- Polystyrene
- Food waste including coffee granules and teabags
- Sawdust
Note on food waste
Currently across the University, most food waste is landfilled, however we are currently exploring a variety of options for composting this type of waste.
Need a landfill bin in your work area?
Please get in touch with the Waste & Recycling Team if you have an area that requires a landfill bin. Such areas include kitchens and pantries and some workshop areas.
Find out more about our waste streams
For more information on our waste streams please see link below:
13 Infirmary Street
Edinburgh EH1 1LT
United Kingdom
This article was published on Jun 13, 2012