Household Waste Collections: Black, Green & Brown Bin Guide

Managing household waste in Ireland can feel confusing, but it doesn't have to be. Knowing what goes in your black bin, green bin, and brown bin is key to keeping your home tidy and protecting the environment. At Oxigen, we help thousands of households with reliable household waste disposal in Ireland, and this quick guide makes sorting your waste simple.

The Black Bin - General Waste

Your black bin is for items that cannot be recycled or composted.

Common items include:

✅ Non-recyclable plastic wrappers

✅ Nappies and sanitary products

✅ Broken ceramics and mirrors

✅ Ashes (fully cooled)

NEVER put in your black bin:

❌ Batteries

❌ Electrical items

❌ Glass bottles

❌ Hazardous waste

Tip: Reduce black bin waste by choosing products with less packaging and recycling correctly.

The Green Bin - Recycling

Your green bin is for clean, dry recyclables.

These include:

✅ Paper & cardboard

✅ Plastic bottles and containers (check symbols

✅ Aluminium & steel cans

✅ Food tins & drink cans

Tip: Rinse items before placing them in the bin

❌ Don't include greasy pizza boxes or dirty takeaway containers – these can't be recycled!

Correct use of the green bin keeps recyclable material out of landfill and supports Ireland's national recycling targets.

The Brown Bin - Food & Organic Waste

The brown bin helps Irish households divert food and garden waste from landfill.

What belongs:

✅ Fruit & vegetable scraps

✅ Bread, pasta & rice

✅ Meat, fish & bones

✅ Tea bags & coffee grounds

✅ Garden clippings & leaves

NEVER put in the brown bin:

❌ Plastic bags

❌ Glass

❌ Metals

❌ Liquids like cooking oil

Using your brown bin helps reduce greenhouse gases and creates compost for farms and gardens.

Oxigen Bin Collection Services

Oxigen Bin Collection Services

At Oxigen, we make bin collection simple:

✅ Flexible collection schedules

✅ Customer App for easy account management

✅ Friendly, local customer support

✅ Guaranteed Irish certified service you can trust

Check your bin collection schedule, order an extra bin or change your plan anytime on Oxigen.ie.