Councils urge people to separate their waste properly to reduce emissions
Putting items in the right bin at home can make a huge difference when it comes to Northern Ireland's recycling efforts.
He said: "Mid Ulster has consistently achieved the highest recycling rates year after year which proves how committed our residents are to recycling and protecting the environment where they live. However, there is still more we can do. We visited their Mallusk material recovery facility earlier this year to see how people and robot power make sure no opportunity is missed to give a plastic bottle, juice box or milk carton a second life. And Mr Randall says the triple stacks used in some councils have been a gamechanger for recycling rates in those areas.
Belfast has had some recent issues with glass recycling collections, which are still suspended because of driver shortages. You can get more information on what to put in each bin in Belfast at What goes in my bins and boxes?
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