Correct waste segregation is the first step to an ecological lifestyle. In theory, the rules are quite simple. Unfortunately, in practice it turns out that we often do not know how to separate waste correctly. Doubts also arise regarding glass, as not all glass can be processed. So what can you put in the green glass container without any remorse? Things that shouldn’t be there still end up in the green bin.
Where to throw away a broken glass? Rules for sorting waste that not everyone is aware of
Broken glass should not end up in the green waste segregation container. It all depends on what its use was. Plates, ceramics, glass figurines, mirrors, mugs and glasses should land in the mixed waste bin (black). Why? Not all glass is recyclable. The reason may be the different melting temperatures of this material. In this case, broken or broken remains could, due to their different chemical properties, contaminate the material from which further bottles and jars can be made.
What should be put into the glass container? Green garbage container
Glass packaging, jars and glass bottles of food and drinks, including alcoholic ones, should be placed in the green waste container. The list of things that can successfully go there was prepared by
- glass bottles and jars for drinks and food,
- alcoholic beverage bottles,
- glass cosmetics packaging.
Garbage sorting bags (illustrative photo) Photo Grzegorz Bukała / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
Some municipalities also require separation of colorless and colored glass. It is worth knowing that glass packaging does not need to be washed before being thrown into the green container, nor does it need to remove labels or stickers. There is also a set of items that should be placed in special containers or in the PSZOK (the exception is tableware, candles, flower pots) instead of garbage.
- Tableware and heat-resistant glass, including glasses, goblets and crystals,
- ceramics, flower pots, faience and porcelain,
- candles with wax content,
- light bulbs and fluorescent lamps,
- crystal glass,
- headlights,
- unemptied packaging for medicines, oils, solvents,
- thermometers and syringes,
- TV monitors and lamps,
- window and reinforced glass,
- car windows,
- mirrors and stained glass,
- other municipal waste (including hazardous).
Source: Gazeta
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