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Let’s keep our outside

Additional costs
spaces looking their best management may
due to poor bin

Sorting out recycling and using bins correctly can make result in an increase
in your service
a big difference to the appearance of outside areas, and we charge.
want to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who plays their part.

Here’s a reminder about Putting waste in the right bin The Council gives you:
who’s responsible for what helps you to recycle properly. • a special box or bin
and where you can get help: Putting waste in the wrong for your recycling
• As your landlord, Clanmil bin can increase the cost of • a bin for household
has a responsibility to keep waste disposal, delay the waste that goes to landfill
communal areas clean. collection of waste and • a bin for garden and
• As a Clanmil customer, increase the chances or food waste
you have a responsibility vermin and smells.
for replacing lost or Your local council collects your Local recycling centres Snap and Share:
damaged bins and for recycling and household waste Councils have household
using bins properly. from outside your home or recycling centres where you
• Whether you live in a house designated area. They can can bring your recycling. Send us your photos for your
or apartment, we encourage collect unwanted bulky items Contact your local council for
you to use the correct bins like sofas, cookers, and also information about what they Clanmil in Bloom entry
for household waste, garden accept from households. They
waste and recycling, and to washing machines. You need can also advise on collection
keep communal areas clear to contact them to arrange a of household waste and
of excess rubbish. collection time, and store the other services. We’ve received hundreds of entries All submissions (apart from Independent
• Medical waste must be items safely until collected. You can find contact details for this year’s Clanmil in Bloom Living Schemes and those who applied for the
Community Garden category) must be made
disposed of safely and in for your council by visiting competition, and we want to say a by taking photos of your creations and sending
accordance with health and nidirect.gov.uk massive ‘thank you’ to those of you
safety regulations. Please who applied! them to Clanmil. Send your photos (along with
make sure that any visitors/ your name, address and which category
care workers also use the It’s really important to send in photos you are entering) to:
correct bin. Bins update: improving to support your entry. Clanmil In Bloom

Guidance available online outside areas of homes Just a reminder that the nine categories are: Clanmil Housing Association
You will find guidance on your Freepost
Belfast, BT1 2BR
responsibilities in the Customer If you live in Belfast you may have seen flyers and posters • Best Pot
Handbook and in the Lettable reminding people how to use their bins and recycling bins • Best Basket/Window Box Or email your photos to customer.
Standards document. Both or boxes correctly. These were created as an action from a engagement@clanmil.org.uk before
can be viewed on our website, Service Improvement Panel (SIP) that met in winter 2024, • Best Independent Living Scheme (judging Friday 4 July 2025.
clanmil.org.uk in the Customer where customers joined with Clanmil colleagues to look at will take place in person for this category) Judging will take place in person during the
Documents section. ways to improve how outside areas • Best Individual Garden week commencing 7 July for Independent

What do local councils do? were managed. The SIP has been • Best Young Grower (under 18) Living Schemes and the Community Garden
Your local council is responsible working with us to agree on an • Best Grow Your Own (vegetables, category and the week beginning 23 July for
for collecting and disposing action plan to implement these fruits or herbs) photo submissions.
of waste in your area. They recommendations, and adapt the All participants will be invited to attend
provide different bins for food flyer to address any scheme-specific • Best Environmental/Sustainable Garden a celebration event on 20 August.
waste, household waste issues where bin areas have been • Best Community Garden (new category)
and recycling. identified as problematic. Please note that this competition is open
• Gardener of the Year (new category) to Clanmil customers only.

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