Paper and Cardboard Packaging
How should I pack larger cardboard boxes?
You should dismantle the boxes, stack them and, if possible, tie them with string.
Where should I put paper coffee cup?
Paper coffee cups should be placed in the Blue Recycling Bin. Always empty them first so as not to dirty the paper/cardboard already inside the Blue Recycling Bin. Only paper cups for hot drinks can go in the Blue Recycling Bin. Cups for cold drinks, such as soft drinks, should be disposed of in the unsorted waste bin. Although they look the same, cups for hot drinks are only waterproofed on the inside, making it possible to recover some of the paper fibre. In the case of cold drinks, they are coated inside and out, so with current recycling technology it is not possible to recover them.
How should cardboard packaging be placed in the recycling bin?
Whenever possible, flatten packaging to take up less space. Ensure that paper and cardboard are clean, free of grease and organic matter.
Can I deliver sublimation printing paper to your company?
No, our company does not accept this type of waste because it is non-urban waste, for which we have no recovery/treatment solution, nor authorisation for its management or disposal in landfill. As an alternative, we suggest you contact a company that manages industrial waste landfills closest to your residence. You can also access the SILOGR platform to try to find authorised waste managers for the management of the LER code attributable to the waste indicated: https://silogr.apambiente.pt/pages/publico/index.php
Can we put cement or lime bags in the blue recycling bin?
No! Cement or lime bags in paper/cardboard recycling can damage recycling equipment, as they contain residues that contaminate the final process. For this reason, cement or lime bag waste is not accepted at recycling bins or recycling centres. Cement and lime bags should be disposed of in regular rubbish bins.