Waste ABC

The Waste ABC is an informational tool that helps you correctly identify how different types of waste should be collected.

Through this tool, you can quickly find out which category an item belongs to and how it should be handled properly.

The information is organized in a simple and easy-to-use way, so you can quickly find the answer you need. Following these guidelines contributes to proper separate collection and helps protect the environment.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X
Results for letter: P

Packaging boxes from household appliances

Waste category
PAPER AND CARDBOARD
Storage type
Houses: BLUE BAG
Apartment Buildings: BLUE CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Packaging contaminated with food residues

Waste category
RESIDUAL WASTE
Storage type
Houses: BLACK BIN
Apartment Buildings: METAL CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Paint cans with paint residues

Waste category
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
QUARTERLY/SEMI-ANNUAL CAMPAIGN – FREE OF CHARGE, ON-DEMAND COLLECTION – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Paint residues

Waste category
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
QUARTERLY/SEMI-ANNUAL CAMPAIGN – FREE OF CHARGE, ON-DEMAND COLLECTION – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Paper towels / napkins (unused)

Waste category
PAPER AND CARDBOARD
Storage type
Houses: BLUE BAG
Apartment Buildings: BLUE CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Pens and markers

Waste category
RESIDUAL WASTE
Storage type
Houses: BLACK BIN
Apartment Buildings: METAL CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Pesticides

Waste category
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
QUARTERLY/SEMI-ANNUAL CAMPAIGN – FREE OF CHARGE, ON-DEMAND COLLECTION – SUBJECT TO A FEE

PET bottles (clean)

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Petroleum

Waste category
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
QUARTERLY/SEMI-ANNUAL CAMPAIGN – FREE OF CHARGE, ON-DEMAND COLLECTION – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Photocopiers

Waste category
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
ON REQUEST / CONTRACT BASIS – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Photographs

Waste category
RESIDUAL WASTE
Storage type
Houses: BLACK BIN
Apartment Buildings: METAL CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Pickle jars (clean)

Waste category
GLASS
Storage type
Houses: TRANSPARENT BAG
Apartment Buildings: METAL CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Pipes

Waste category
CONSTRUCTION WASTE
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
ON REQUEST / CONTRACT BASIS – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Pizza box (contaminated with food residues)

Waste category
RESIDUAL WASTE
Storage type
Houses: BLACK BIN
Apartment Buildings: METAL CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Pizza boxes (not contaminated with food residues)

Waste category
PAPER AND CARDBOARD
Storage type
Houses: BLUE BAG
Apartment Buildings: BLUE CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Planners

Waste category
PAPER AND CARDBOARD
Storage type
Houses: BLUE BAG
Apartment Buildings: BLUE CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Plastic accessories (flip-flops, sandals, hair clips, etc.)

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Plastic bags (clean)

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Plastic boxes

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Plastic construction and insulation materials

Waste category
CONSTRUCTION WASTE
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
ON REQUEST / CONTRACT BASIS – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Plastic crates (uncontaminated)

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Plastic film

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Plastic infusion bags

Waste category
RESIDUAL WASTE
Storage type
Houses: BLACK BIN
Apartment Buildings: METAL CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Plastic materials for construction and insulation

Waste category
CONSTRUCTION WASTE
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
ON REQUEST / CONTRACT BASIS – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Plastic packaging from cleaning products (clean)

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Plastic packaging from cosmetic products (clean)

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Plastic packaging from hygiene products (clean)

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Plastic toys

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Pocket calculator

Waste category
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
ON REQUEST / CONTRACT BASIS – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Poisons of any kind

Waste category
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
QUARTERLY/SEMI-ANNUAL CAMPAIGN – FREE OF CHARGE, ON-DEMAND COLLECTION – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Polystyrene (large, not used as insulation board)

Waste category
CONSTRUCTION WASTE
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
ON REQUEST / CONTRACT BASIS – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Polystyrene from household appliance packaging

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Printer

Waste category
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
ON REQUEST / CONTRACT BASIS – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Printer cartridges and toner

Waste category
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
ON REQUEST / CONTRACT BASIS – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Printer ribbons

Waste category
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
ON REQUEST / CONTRACT BASIS – SUBJECT TO A FEE

Protective packaging made of plastic

Waste category
PLASTIC
Storage type
Houses: YELLOW BAG
Apartment Buildings: YELLOW CONTAINER
Collection type
PERMANENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Putty / sealants (uncured)

Waste category
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Storage type
Campaign: CONTAINER AT A MUNICIPAL COLLECTION POINT
On Request: COLLECTION FROM THE POINT OF GENERATION
Collection type
QUARTERLY/SEMI-ANNUAL CAMPAIGN – FREE OF CHARGE, ON-DEMAND COLLECTION – SUBJECT TO A FEE