How to segregate garbage? Simple rules to support the planet.

We often say that respecting the planet is a small step that each of us can take. That’s true! The regulation has been in force in Poland for several year according to which local governments are obliged to introduce new rules on segregation waste.

 Why should we segregate rubbish?

We hear from all sides that it is worth (and even has to) segregate waste municipal, but why exactly? Above all, proper waste segregation makes a significant contribution to the recycling process  in the country. It is also a very important factor in the process of building an economy in the so-called closed circuit. But that’s not all. Segregating waste to a large extent can reduce the amount of rubbish that ends up in landfills, which will consequently be smaller  environmental damage and lower costs to society. Moreover, each properly segregated waste is a good raw material in the recycling process, which reduces the input of raw materials natural, used in the above-mentioned process. Generally speaking, municipal waste segregation will contribute to savings, but also to increase comfort and improvement of the living conditions of us, animals and the environment in which we live.

How to segregate waste?

At the moment, the obligation to segregate rubbish is divided into 5 categories:

• mixed waste (black container) – as the name suggests, a waste container

mixed up, it will be a place where we throw waste that we would not throw anywhere

elsewhere. The mixed waste bin is a good place for meat leftovers, dirty paper,

baby diapers, broken glass and other …

• BIO waste (brown container) – here you should throw away all waste that is present

biodegradable. Any vegetable or fruit waste, food scraps (excluding meat),

plants, or even coffee and tea waste, will find their place here.

• plastic waste and plastics (yellow container) – put into the yellow container

plastic bottles (after prior crushing), plastic bags and packaging, but

also milk and juice cartons, metal cans.

• paper waste (blue container) – clean towel paper, clean packages

paper, newspapers, cartons, leaflets, old notebooks …

• glass waste (green container) – empty, glass containers, glass bottles …

Useful information

There are a number of so-called problematic waste and we often do not know what to do with it and for what purpose

include the given waste category. They include, among others

• anxieties

• electro-waste

• batteries

• waste from renovation

• old furniture

 

… what to do with all this waste?

 

What to do with old furniture?

There is a possibility of collecting old furniture in each city and village. It’s free of charge and can be done several times per year. Remember that old furniture deserves a new life, so if it is not in a very bad condition, it is worth renewing it or giving it to someone else it will be useful!

What to do with electro-waste?

Electro-waste may turn out to be another problematic issue. Old washing machine, TV, or any used electronic equipment should be taken to a collection point for such equipment. Each city and village has this option at least once a month.

What to do with waste after renovation?

In this case, we will not have the support of the city. We need this type of waste

dispose of it yourself. It is best to order a container.

What to do with drug waste?

It is a big mistake to throw out expired medications and even mercury thermometers into mixed waste. In many pharmacies we can find special containers to which it belongs throw away this type of waste.

What to do with used batteries?

Surely you have seen many times that schools or shops collect used batteries in boxes. The last one they should go to the collection point for batteries and accumulators. Check where they are closest to you.

As you can see, waste segregation is a few rules that are worth remembering in order to contribute our planet. Let’s segregate rubbish and do it right!