A timely reminder from Circulus on May 21, 2026 was simple: warm weather can make a GFT container smell stronger, attract insects, and leave waste stuck to the bottom.
That may sound like a small seasonal problem, but it often affects whether people keep separating food and garden waste properly. If your container becomes unpleasant to use, it gets easier to throw the wrong things into residual waste instead.
Circulus highlights a few simple habits that can help:
- Let fruit and vegetable scraps drain or dry a little before throwing them away
- Let cut grass dry for a day first
- Use compostable GFT bags with the seedling logo
- Keep the container in the shade when possible
- Rinse it regularly with water and a little soap
It also warns against shortcuts that can interfere with composting. Things like plastic bags, cat litter, salt, soda, air freshener, and insect spray do not belong in the container.
For BinSync readers, the useful takeaway is practical. A waste calendar helps you remember pickup days, but seasonal bin habits matter too. If warm weather usually makes your GFT container harder to manage, a few small adjustments now can make it easier to keep separating waste properly through the warmer weeks.
Source: Circulus - Voorjaarstips - Frisse bak? Zo doe je dat