You are planning to establish a zero waste system or have decided to separate your packaging waste at the source, which is why you need recycling bins (zero waste bins).
Before purchasing recycling bins, it is beneficial to pay attention to some features that should be present in these bins according to the Packaging Waste Control Regulation.
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What is the standard colour of the recycling bin?
According to thePackaging and Packaging Waste Directive, storage equipment used for the separate collection of packaging waste, such as recycling bins or recycling bags, cages, or containers, should be blue in colour.
In other words, if you plan to collect all your packaging in one place, your equipment should be blue.
If the volume of your packaging waste is small, it is most logical to choose a single recycling bin. It will be sufficient to collect only glass in a green or white bin.
When the municipal collection vehicle arrives, it will collect all materials except glass in a single container, so your separate collection will only be for visual and perception purposes, or as mentioned earlier, it applies to high volumes.
If packaging waste is separated by material type, recycling bins should use green and/or white for glass, blue for paper, yellow for plastic, and gray for metal.
Recycling Bin Set of 4
The Acrimet Wastebasket Bin for Recycling comes in a set of 4, each designated for a specific recyclable material: Metal (Yellow), Paper (Blue), Glass (Green), and Plastic (Red), making it a highly efficient recycling solution for offices, schools and home.
This set of recycling bins simplifies the recycling process and contributes to a greener environment by promoting responsible waste disposal.
Other Features Required in Recycling Bins
Containers, containers, indoor bins, bags, and similar collection equipment (recycling bins or zero waste bins) clearly indicate the packaging waste to be collected separately in shape and writing.
Packaging waste is transported in closed vehicles to prevent adverse effects such as appearance, odor, dust, leakage, etc.
What Is the Obligation of Municipalities to Place Recycling Bins?
In the collection system created within the scope of the packaging waste management plan by municipalities, equipment for collecting packaging waste should be placed as follows:
- In municipalities with a population of 400,000 and above, at least one collection equipment for every hundred households or one collection equipment for every 400 meters,
- In municipalities with a population between 100,000 and 400,000, at least one collection equipment for every hundred and fifty households or one collection equipment for every 500 meters,
- In municipalities with a population of 100,000 or less, at least one collection equipment for every two hundred households or one collection equipment for every 600 meters should be placed.
- Collection equipment for packaging waste is also placed in places within the municipal management system, especially in public institutions and organizations, hotels, restaurants, educational institutions, parks, gardens, sports complexes, terminals, where packaging waste is generated intensively.
Therefore, if you meet these criteria, you can contact your municipality to request recycling containers.
In housing complexes with one hundred or more units, housing management ensures the placement of collection equipment for packaging waste (recycling bins/zero waste bins).
Frequently Asked Questions About Recycling Bins
Are recycling bins provided for paper, plastic, metal, glass waste, etc.?
Recycling bags are distributed for paper, cardboard, plastic, and metal waste to households. Recycling bins are provided to institutions and organizations (businesses, etc.).
Can cardboard cups be thrown in recycling bins?
Many of us think that cardboard cups can be recycled. However, these cups are coated with liquid-impermeable plastic on the inside to hold hot beverages, so they cannot be recycled in the same way as regular paper.
Why should I use recycling bins?
Many of the materials used in the packaging of products consumed today are derived from finite resources. For example, the petroleum needed for plastic will eventually run out.
By paying more attention to the materials used in the products you buy, making small changes in consumption habits, and using renewable fuels and materials, you can reduce the amount of waste you generate and contribute to the conservation of resources.
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