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answer Do the plastic packages of cosmetics go in sorted waste?
As in this case no hazardous substances are involved, it will suffice to use the contents of the package (including soaps, shampoos or creams) completely before disposal. Then, such empty packages can be thrown in the container for plastic without any problem.
answer Is it correct to throw, in addition to PET bottles, all the used bags of baked goods brought from the supermarket, used bags of other goods and plastic packages cleared of paper parts, into the collecting container for plastics?
Yes, most probably you make plastic waste sorting correctly. However, no clear answer can be given in this respect, as there is no clear list of items that can be and cannot be put in the container. Relevant data may be different in various areas of the country. Correct information for the area of concern should be sought from the competent municipal authority or the collection firm.
answer Is it permitted to throw shredded paper in the blue container?
Put shredder paper in the container similarly as any other paper provided that it is not wet, greasy or otherwise soiled (by biological contamination).
answer May I put cooked meal leftovers in the compost?
Yes, but meat residues and bones, as well as liquid and greasy food shall be avoided. Such biological waste may be the source of hygienic risk. On the other hand, almost any organic waste that is liable to anaerobic or aerobic biodegradation (food leftovers, garden waste, tea bags, egg shells, etc.) can be composted. For more information see www.ekodomov.cz
answer Used children napkins – where do they go?
Children napkins should be chucked, as well as paper tissues and sanitary towels, in the black or grey container for mixed waste.
answer Used mineral oils and paints – where do they go?
Used packages of technological oils, paints, thinners and other chemicals should be handed over to the centre authorised to collect hazardous waste, usually to the drop-off centre. Oils are collected also at take-back points, established often with petrol refill stations and motor car service shops. Engine/gearbox oil change should be made preferably in a service shop. In most cases the information is shown on the product label.
answer Waste not fit for the sorted waste container – where should it be chucked?
In general it shall apply that such waste should be put in a bin for mixed waste, provided that it does not belong to electric waste, batteries, lighting equipment, hazardous and bulky waste or to the waste (drug residues, e.g.) that must be treated using specific methods.
answer What about packages marked C/PAP or C/PP?
These packages, called “combined” shall go in mixed waste. The packages are made of a few materials that are not easily separable and include, e.g., blister packages used for medical products. In most cases such combined packages cannot be reasonably processed. The beverage cartons used for packing beverages and some sauces and certain other combined packages make an exception.
answer What can I do with used vegetable oil and the used oil package?
In case the used bottle of oil has been thoroughly washed with warm water and detergent, it may by thrown in the container for plastics. Otherwise it shall go in mixed waste, as contamination with oil may cause considerable problems in sorted waste recycling. Used oil from deep fryers should be given in the drop-off centre. In household it can be stored in a metal can for a long time and transported to the centre later, in a larger quantity.
answer What container is designed for sorting used milk, juice and wine boxes?
These paper boxes (of milk, juices, wine, etc.) are called “beverage cartons” and require separate handling. Now, the beverage cartons are sorted and collected in many towns and villages over the entire country. Containers for collecting beverage cartons can be easily identified by their special orange label that reads “Beverage Cartons”. In certain towns/villages beverage cartons are collected in orange bags. Information about proper waste management, sorting and collection of beverage cartons should be sought from the department of environmental protection or the person responsible for waste management at the relevant municipality. In case your municipality organises the collection of beverage cartons, rinse the empty carton with water only, compress it and put its cap back, but do not tighten it! Throw the carton in the container or orange bag, designed for beverage carton collection in your town or village.
answer What container(s) should be used for wastes marked C/LDPE 90 and C/PAP 84 (cappuccino bag and instant soup bag, respectively)?
The identification code “C/” indicates the package is made of a material combination and, therefore, waste bearing this code should be thrown in the mixed waste bin.
However, packages marked with “C/PAP”, or beverage cartons, make an exception as they are collected as a separate sorted waste and should be put in orange and orange labelled containers or bags after compression (caps inclusive).
answer What to do with aluminium caps of yoghurt bottles and metal packages?
Metal packages and aluminium caps should be thrown in collection vessels designed for the purpose, if used in your town. Otherwise they should go in mixed waste. Larger quantities can be brought to the drop-off centre or a buy-back centre.
answer What waste type does mascara belong to?
Even though mascara packages are made of plastic or glass, they are contaminated with colour residues. They should be thrown in a mixed waste bin.
answer Where can I drop-off electric waste?
Electric waste is taken back by take-back centres, such as the store where you bought it. You can leave it also in a municipal drop-off centre. For more information concerning electric waste see www.asekol.cz and www.elektrowin.cz
answer Where can I drop-off old textile goods?
If still wearable, give it for charity, larger quantities should be better handed over to the drop-off centre (collection yard). Some municipalities in the Czech Republic operate systems of vessels for textile collection.
answer Where does polyurethane foam (“molitan”) go?
Smaller quantities may be added to mixed waste, larger pieces should be better transported to the drop-off centre.
answer Where should the toothpaste package be chucked?
In the mixed waste bin – toothpaste tubes can contain an aluminium layer. Moreover, the tubes usually cannot be completely emptied, contain toothpaste residues and should be deemed contaminated packages.
answer Which container can accept packages of insecticides?
In this case the direction for safe use and handling, found on the package, shall be strictly observed. These agents, in the most, contain hazardous substances and their packages represent hazardous waste. Transport them to the drop-off centre or hand them over to the mobile point of hazardous waste collection. The package of such agents bears an orange warning symbol.

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