Waste separation
Blue "Paper Bin"
Brown "Organic Waste Bin"
Yes, please ...
Yes, please ...
 Newspapers and magazines
 Flattened cardboard boxes
 Wrapping paper minus adhesive
tape
 Catalogues and brochures
 Notebooks (paper ones, not
computers !!!)
 Books without covers
 Forms and computer paper
 Letters and envelopes
 Clean paper bags
 Packaging made from paper
 Cigarette boxes minus foil paper
and film wrap
 Chocolate boxes minus plastic
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No, not these ...
No, not these ...
 Coated or dirty paper /
cardboard
 so-called biodegradable bags
Fruit and vegetable waste
Potato peels and eggshells
Coffee filters, tea bags
Wilted flowers
Potted plants without pot
Garden waste such as leaves,
grass, weeds
 Tree and shrub prunings, potting
soil
 Paper towels, paper serviettes,
kitchen roll
 Newspaper crumpled to absorb
moisture
Waste separation
Grey "Residual Waste Bin"
"Yellow Sack"
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Yes, please ....
 Nappies, sanitary towels
 Plastic bin bags
 Meat, bones, fish, cooked
leftovers and dressed salads
 Vacuum cleaner bags
 Wax paper, coated or dirty
paper, carbon or copy paper
 Coated or dirty cardboard
 Plastic film, wallpaper, carpet
pieces
 Sweepings, ashes, pet litter,
cigarette butts
 Dried paint
 Disposable razors
 Ball point pens and text markers
No, not these ...
 Electronic or problem waste,
e.g. energy-saving lamps,
batteries, solvent-based paints
and varnishes
Yes, please ...
 Lightweight plastic or composite
packaging for food and drinks
e.g. Tetra paks, yogurt cups,
margarine tubs, beverage cans,
also empty hairspray cans
Note:
 In some areas "Green Sacks"
may be issued instead
No, not these ...
 Glass of any kind, paper,
cardboard, any electronic or
problem waste