1. Yellow Bins (or “yellow bags”):
- What goes in: Lightweight packaging.
- Examples: Aluminium foil, plastic bags, tins, yoghurt cups, Tetra-packs (juice and milk cartons), plastic bottles, coffee packs.
- Why: These items are recyclable packaging materials that can be processed and reused.
2. Green or Blue Bins:
- What goes in: Paper and cardboard.
- Examples: Paper bags, newspapers, catalogues, writing paper, cartons, cigarette packs.
- Special Note: Old or very stained paper (like greasy food packages) goes in the residual waste bin. Tetra-packs should go in the yellow bin.
- Why: Paper and cardboard can be recycled into new paper products.
3. Black or Gray Bins:
- What goes in: Residual waste or household waste that cannot be recycled.
- Examples: Porcelain, hygiene articles, dirty packaging, damaged shoes or utensils, vacuum cleaner bags, nappies, cigarette butts, window glass.
- Why: These items cannot be recycled and need to be disposed of as general waste.
4. Bio Waste or Brown Bin:
- What goes in: Compostable kitchen and garden waste.
- Examples: Coffee and tea dregs, fruit and vegetable remains, eggshells, leaves.
- Why: These items can decompose naturally and be turned into compost, enriching the soil.
By sorting your waste correctly, you help ensure that recyclable materials are properly processed and reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills
