Household waste that cannot be placed in other waste containers, such as
- plastic products other than packaging, e.g. plastic bowls and cups and plastic packaging straps, string and bands
- baking paper
- clingfilm and freezer bags
- photographs, slides and similar
- candle stubs
- nappies, sanitary towels, cotton pads and other hygiene products
- rubber, leather and artificial leather products
- vacuum cleaner bags, cigarette butts and chewing gum
- incandescent light bulbs, halogen lamps, fuses
- chinaware and ceramics, glassware, mirrors
- used ink cartridges, VHS tapes, DVD discs and other similar products
- various adhesive tapes, strings, gift ribbons and wrapping paper
- pieces of wood and chipboard
What happens to mixed waste after sorting?
In a sorting plant, the waste is separated into materials used for energy generation and waste reused as a raw material. Usable materials, such as metals, are utilised as raw materials. The remaining materials are used for electricity and heat generation.