Innovative app to help increase recycling rates

The local government authority has launched a new app designed to make it easier for householders find all the recycling information they need in one place

Created by bin-ovation and supported by Rethink Waste, it is free to download for smartphones and tablets.

Michael Brady, bin-ovation creator, explained: “We developed this app because we wanted to help people recycle more.

“We’re confident that once householders in Carrickfergus download the app and see how useful it is, the amount they recycle will increase.

“The app really does contain all the information you need to help you recycle more in one easily accessible place.”

The app provides the following benefits:

Details of what can and can’t be recycled in your red and black boxes

Details of your recycling collection days as well as reminder notifications sent direct to your smartphone

Opening times of the local Household Recycling Centre

Location of the bring bank site in Whitehead.

The Mayor, Alderman Charles Johnston, commented: “The bin-ovation recycling app is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and it will provide the council’s residents with an easy to follow A-Z list of household waste materials - explaining what can and can’t be recycled.

“For those residents who might forget to leave their bin out, the app can send you a reminder to ensure you don’t miss your collection.

“As a council we are delighted that modern technology can help people recycle more. We hope that by using the bin-ovation recycling app our residents can increase their recycling from home and play their part in protecting the environment. Please download this app on to your smartphone or tablet today.”

Located at Sullatober Lane off Marshallstown Road, the former civic amenity site was changed into the Household Recycling Centre in April of last year.

For further information contact the council on 028 9335 8000 or go to www.bin-ovation.com