Adopting proper sorting habits is essential to protect the environment and ensure the efficiency of selective collection. Here’s a reminder of what materials are accepted in the recycling bin, along with what to do if your bin is damaged.
Accepted Materials
Containers
- Tin cans
- Glass bottles (e.g., wine, spirits)
- Oil bottles
- Milk or juice cartons (multi-layer)
- Yogurt containers (all sizes)
- Jam or peanut butter jars
- Containers for non-hazardous household cleaning products
| Please note – Cardboard or paper containers soiled with food or liquid must go in the brown bin. – Aluminum cans and plastic ready-to-drink beverage containers from 100ml to 2L must be returned for deposit. |
Packaging
- Clean aluminum foil and plates
- Cardboard boxes
- Egg cartons
- Fruit baskets
- Take-out food containers
- Paper bags
- Soft packaging and wrapping film
- Cardboard rolls (toilet paper, paper towels)
Printed Materials
- Newspapers and flyers
- Envelopes (with or without windows)
- Paper sheets (with or without staples)
- Notebooks, magazines, catalogs, phone books
Important: All containers must be rinsed and free of food residue. A soiled item can contaminate the contents of the entire bin.
Refused Materials
The following items should not be placed in the recycling bin:
- Pressurized steel containers (e.g., aerosols)
- Polystyrene packaging (e.g., breaks into small beads)
- Biodegradable or compostable plastics (e.g., marked PLA)
- Paper towels, tissues, napkins
- Household garbage bags
- Plastic or metal toys
- Paint or oil containers
- Electronic devices
- Batteries
- Appliances with refrigerant liquid (e.g., fridge, air conditioner)
- Clothing, textiles, and shoes
- Flat glass, light bulbs, drinking glasses, Pyrex dishes, mirrors
- Diapers, menstrual cups
- Pet litter
These materials require special disposal. To find the proper drop-off points, consult the ecocenter map.
The “Ça va où?“ app is also there to guide you!
Broken Bin: What to Do?
If your recycling bin is damaged or unusable, you can submit a online request via our platform by selecting the category “Bins – Collections.”
Be sure to specify:
- The type of bin concerned
- The nature of the damage (e.g., lid, latch, wheels, bin structure)