Paper and cardboard packaging - Recycling instruction

Paper and Cardboard Sorting Guide: How to Recycle Paper Products Correctly

Recycling paper and cardboard is one of the easiest and most effective ways to save natural resources, conserve energy, and reduce your environmental impact. When dry, clean paper products are separated from general waste, they can be efficiently processed into new sustainable products.

Proper paper recycling is a cornerstone of waste management for both eco-conscious households and modern office spaces.

What Goes Into Paper and Cardboard? (Allowed Items)

You should place dry, unsoiled paper products and packaging into the recycling container. This includes:

• Clean paper (newspapers, magazines, office paper, envelopes)

• Carton and cardboard (boxes, shipping packaging, paper bags)

What to Keep Out of Paper and Cardboard? (Prohibited Items)

To preserve the quality of the recycling stream, contaminated, wet, or treated materials must never be mixed with clean paper. Keep these out:

• Soiled paper (greasy pizza boxes, oil-stained packaging)

• Disposable tableware (paper cups and plates with plastic linings)

• Drink cartons (juice and milk cartons/Tetra Paks require a different bin)

• Napkins and paper towels (belong in biowaste or mixed waste)

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