Recycling Instruction - Mixed Waste

Recycling Instruction – Mixed Waste for Sorting

Recycling Instruction – Mixed Waste provides clear guidance for sorting residual waste correctly in offices and workplaces, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hospitality environments, and public and outdoor spaces. Correct waste sorting reduces contamination, improves recycling efficiency and supports a more sustainable circular economy.

Mixed waste, also known as residual waste, includes materials that cannot be recycled into dedicated waste streams such as paper, plastic, glass or biowaste. Following these recycling instructions helps keep recyclable materials clean while ensuring that non-recyclable waste is handled safely and responsibly.

What Goes Into Mixed Waste? (Allowed Items)

You can dispose of general everyday items that are not clean enough for standard recycling loops. This includes:

• Dirty packaging (food-stained wrappers, soiled cardboard)

• Contaminated materials and personal hygiene products

• Other residual waste that does not fit into specific recycling bins

What to Keep Out of Mixed Waste? (Prohibited Items)

To protect the environment and support safer waste processing, never place the following materials into mixed waste containers:

• Liquids (wastes that can leak and cause mess or chemical reactions)

• Hazardous waste (chemicals, batteries, paints)

• Electronics and e-waste (require specialized handling and recycling)

Efficient Waste Management with Sortaider

Clear recycling instructions help organizations improve waste sorting in offices and workplaces, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hospitality environments, and public and outdoor spaces. Combined with Sortaider’s Scandinavian-designed recycling solutions, they reduce contamination, improve recycling performance and support long-term sustainability goals.