Can Food Waste Be in Plastic Bag?

In West Lothian, you cannot place food waste in plastic bags in your brown bins. Instead, it should either be placed in the bin loose or wrapped in compostable bags.

Here's a brief overview of what is acceptable:

Using plastic bags can cause contamination issues during processing, as they do not biodegrade and interfere with waste treatment. If you have compostable bags, make sure they are certified to meet the required standards.