Residents are being reminded to brush up on their bin knowledge to prevent a simple error that could disrupt recycling systems nationwide. A warning has been issued regarding the use of green bins for garden waste , as an increasing number of people risk contamination through improper disposal habits.

My Home Improvements has highlighted that many households are inadvertently spoiling their green waste collections by including soil, which is commonly prohibited in green bins by most local councils. Despite appearing innocuous, soil can be heavy, challenging to process, and may carry pests or diseases that spoil compost batches, according to The Express.

A representative from My Homes said: "It's one of the most common mistakes we see. Soil might look natural but it causes major iss

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