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Know which types of waste are recyclable or non-recyclable and learn how to properly dispose of them

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There are several types of garbage and it is not always so easy to separate one from the other. Recyclable and non-recyclable garbage must be properly separated, to enable the use of what is waste and ensure the correct disposal of waste. Recyclable garbage must be disposed of clean and dry, while the waste (the so-called common garbage) must be sent to controlled sanitary landfills.

• Do you know the difference between waste and tailings?

Recyclable and non-recyclable waste

We have selected some items below to help you address the difference between recyclable and non-recyclable waste. Check and dispose of correctly.

Paper

Recyclable

• Writing papers: notebooks, office papers in general
• Printing papers: newspapers, magazines, pamphlets
• Packaging papers: wrapping paper, tissue paper
• Papers for sanitary purposes: toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, tissues
• Cards and cardboard: cardboard boxes and cardboard in general
• Special papers: kraft paper, heliographic paper, filter paper, drawing paper.

Not recyclable

• Vegetal paper
• Cellophane paper
• Waxed papers or impregnated with impermeable substances
• Carbon paper
• Used sanitary papers
• Dirty, greasy or contaminated papers with substances harmful to health
• Papers coated with some type of paraffin or silicone
• photographs
• Adhesive tapes and labels
• Bank Statement Papers

Plastic

Recyclable

• All kinds of packaging for shampoo, detergents, pet bottles and other household products
• Plastic lids for containers and other materials
• Plastic packaging for eggs, fruits and vegetables
• Plastic utensils such as ballpoint pens, toothbrushes, buckets, kitchen items, cups, etc.
• bags
• Polystyrene

Not recyclable

• Plastics (technically known as thermosets), used in the electrical and electronics industry and in the production of some computers, telephones and appliances
• cellophane plastic
• Metallized plastic packaging*, such as biscuits and snacks
• Acrylic
• Read more about "Non-recyclable plastics: what they are and what to do
• *Made of a material called BOPP (bi-oriented polypropylene film), there is controversy regarding its recycling, a survey revealed that the material is 100% recyclable, yet in São Paulo it is considered a non-recyclable material.

Glass

Recyclable

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage bottles
• Bottles in general (sauces, condiments, medicines, perfumes, cleaning products)
• Food product jars
• Pieces of any of the above products

Not recyclable

• mirrors
• window glass
• car windows
• Lamps
• television tubes and valves
• Medicine ampoules
• Crystal
• Flat tempered glass or domestic utensils

Metal

Recyclable

• Tinplate (tin-coated steel): oil cans, sardines, cream, etc.
• Aluminum: soda cans, beer, teas, yogurt lids. aluminum sheets, coffee capsules.
• Hardware
• Wire
• Copper wire
• cordless pan

Not recyclable

• Steel sponge
• aerosol can
• Can of paint
• can of varnish

organic waste

Recyclable

• Can be recycled through composting

Liquids and Chemicals

Not recyclable

• Medicines
• Nail polishes
• Acetone
• paints
• solvents

What to do?

Also know what to do with other items that do not have specific bins, but can be recycled when disposed of at specific collection points. See below:

Home appliances

• TV antennas
• Vacuums
• showers
• air conditioners
• freezers
• water filters
• stoves
• Microwave oven
• Refrigerators
• Grills, steamers and more
• Blenders
• Dishwashing Machines
• Clothes Drying Machines
• hair dryers

Furniture

• wood
• Metal
• Plastic
• Glass

Clothes

• Clothes

Battery and Batteries

• Battery and Batteries

Vehicles

• Tire
• Automotive Oils
• Automotive Batteries
• car players
• scraps

Construction and Demolition

• Brick
• wood
• rubble
• Asbestos
• Wires and Electrical Cables
• Ceramics

Several

• Mattresses
• razor
• Make up
• Glasses
• house accessories
• Bicycle
• Jewelry
• bags
• Toys
• x-ray plate
• cosmetics
• Typewriter
• School supplies
• Photo negative
• Line filters
• Ceramic objects
• bed linen
• Carpets and Carpet