Recycling guide
Recycling details for everyday waste sorting
Use this guide to decide what belongs in recycling streams, what needs extra care, and which items should stay out entirely to avoid contamination.
Plastic
Rinse containers before disposal and keep them as dry as possible.
Water bottles
Detergent containers
Food packaging
Clean plastic jars
Paper and cardboard
Flatten boxes and keep paper separate from wet waste.
Cartons
Office paper
Shipping boxes
Newspapers and flyers
Glass
Wrap broken glass safely and label it before handover.
Beverage bottles
Food jars
Clean glass containers
Metal
Empty cans fully and avoid mixing metal with organic waste.
Drink cans
Food tins
Clean foil
Small household metal items
Sorting tips
How to prepare recyclable materials
Small preparation steps make a major difference. Clean, dry, and separated materials are easier to sort downstream and much more likely to remain usable.
01. Separate at source
Use different bags or bins for recyclables, food waste, and residual waste.
02. Keep recyclables clean
A quick rinse helps prevent contamination and improves recovery quality.
03. Store safely
Flatten cartons, close bags, and keep sharp or broken items secured.
04. Hand over correctly
Present sorted materials on collection day or request a custom recycling pickup.
Avoid contamination
Items that should stay out of mixed recyclables
When these items are mixed into clean recyclables, they can reduce quality, create handling risks, or make the whole batch harder to recover.
Keep these separate
Ask for special handling if you generate these items regularly.
Food-soiled paper and cardboard
Mixed waste with liquids or organic residue
Hazardous chemicals, batteries, and medical waste
Unbagged broken glass without clear labeling