Repak: 70% of households put wrong things into recycling bins

Contamination of our recycling bins is becoming more widespread, according to new survey from Repak.

The survey, launched to coincide with the start of Recycling Week today, shows that seven in 10 people put incorrect items or contaminants, in their green bins.

Up to 98% of people in Ireland now recycle, bringing us to number two in Europe.

Repak's Laura Murphy says contamination causes problems at recycling plants.