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Dairy Product Disposal: What You Need to Know
Dairy products like milk, cheese and yoghurt are organic waste and should not be poured down drains or mixed with general recycling. When disposed of incorrectly, dairy waste contributes to methane emissions and can disrupt wastewater systems.
It’s important to divert dairy from landfill and instead use food recovery or composting programs.
How to dispose of dairy products
In homes, dairy waste should be placed in the general waste bin unless your council provides a food organics collection service. Businesses can partner with organic waste collectors to process dairy via industrial composting or anaerobic digestion.
Why dairy waste shouldn’t go to landfill
As dairy decomposes, it releases methane – a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. Composting dairy waste reduces emissions and returns nutrients to the soil, supporting a more sustainable food system.
Waste management with sustainability in mind
At Resource Environmental Solutions, we can arrange the collection and disposal of all types of waste anywhere in Australia.
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