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Empty CartRecycling – Which packaging goes where
Correctly sorting packaging waste in order to improve recycling is a fundamental step that is up to all of us.
To do this, some sorting rules must be followed:
> Yellow Recycling Bin
Plastic, metal, polystyrene and liquid food carton (ECAL) packaging should be placed in this recycling bin.
Examples:
- Plastic (water or juice bottles, packaging for cooking oils, cosmetics, detergents, hygiene product packaging, takeaway packaging, cartons);
- Liquid food packaging (for milk, juice, soup and purée, etc.);
- Metal (Beverage cans, tin cans, spray cans, shaving foams).
Packaging should be disposed of in the yellow bin with its contents removed, such as leftover food or drink, and flattened out so that it takes up as little space as possible. They do not need to be washed before being placed in the recycling bin.
Do not dispose of:
Waste that, although made of plastic, is not packaging, should not be placed in the yellow bin, for example:
- Tupperware-type boxes, toothbrushes, battery waste, electrical and electronic equipment waste, metal tape measures or coffee capsules.
> Blue Recycling Bin
Dispose of cardboard boxes, packaging and bags.
Examples:
(Boxes or packaging for biscuits, pasta, rice, eggs, paper bags for bread, 100% cardboard cups).
Separate plastic components, which should be placed in the yellow recycling bin.
Paper/cardboard packaging that is too greasy should not be placed in the blue bin, such as boxes for transporting birthday cakes or pizza.
Do not dispose of:
Medication packaging, liquid food packaging or plastic bags used for transporting waste to the recycling bin should not be disposed of.
> Green Recycling Bin
Dispose of glass bottles and jars.
Examples:
- Wine, beer and juice bottles, fruit jars, creams and other glass containers.
- Separate lids and tops, which should be placed in the yellow recycling bin.
- Packaging should be disposed of in the green bin with its contents removed.
Do not dispose of:
Reusable glass bottles, medicinal packaging, glasses, plates and ceramics should not be disposed of in this bin.
Check the packaging label. Some packaging is labelled with disposal rules.
Use these rules for all plastic or cardboard packaging that houses the product.
For more information, visit:
Take a look here the list on the correct disposal of waste in recycling bins, published by the APA and the DGAE.