In brief: General waste.
Typical examples
- disposable nappy — General waste. Empty it and secure sharp edges. First check whether it has a separate collection route.
- sanitary pad — General waste. Empty it and secure sharp edges. First check whether it has a separate collection route.
- thermal receipt — Thermal paper is not suitable for ordinary paper recycling.
- used sponge — General waste. Empty it and secure sharp edges. First check whether it has a separate collection route.
- toothbrush — General waste. Empty it and secure sharp edges. First check whether it has a separate collection route.
- tableware ceramics — General waste. Empty it and secure sharp edges. First check whether it has a separate collection route.
- drinking glass — Drinking glass has a different composition from packaging glass and does not go in the green bin.
- mirror — A large mirror may be bulky waste or accepted at a recycling centre. A small safely wrapped shard is often general waste—check locally.
How to prepare it
Empty it and secure sharp edges. First check whether it has a separate collection route.
Most common mistake
Colour or outer material alone is not enough. The item purpose, residues and local rules all matter.