Recycling

Rules

The right practices for the blue bin.

The blue bin rules

  • Place recyclables loose in the blue bin. Not in tied bags.
  • Packaging placed in the recycling bin should be empty. No need to wash it with soap! If required, wipe it lightly and simply make sure it is free of residue.
  • Avoid placing soiled boxes (e.g. pizza or pastry boxes) in the blue bin.
  • Fold recyclables that take up a lot of space in the blue bin (e.g. cardboard boxes).
  • Not everything plastic belongs in the recycling bin! Blue bins accept plastic packaging only.
  • We recycle glass packaging, even if broken or if it breaks when dropped into the blue bin. But not window panes or mirrors.
  • We recycle gas canisters, sprays and other pressurised containers, as long as they are completely empty. It is a myth that they may explode, since they are not subjected to pressure during collection.
  • Metal or plastic hangers should not normally go into the blue bin, as they are not considered packaging materials.
  • We do not recycle photographs. As for paper, recycle A4-sized pieces rather than small ones. Prefer bins marked “Paper Recycling”.

What does NOT go in the blue bins

The following are not packaging materials and do not belong in the blue bin:

  • Dolls and children’s toys (even if plastic)
  • Food scraps
  • Batteries
  • Electrical and electronic devices
  • Syringes and other medical waste
  • Light bulbs
  • Printer inks and toners
  • Building materials
  • Plastic brushes
  • Leather items
  • Clothes, shoes, fabrics
  • Motor oil containers
  • Soil
  • Plastic flower pots
  • Tree branches