What are the color classifications of Skip Bins?

2023-02-10 07:25:09

Green: used on the kitchen waste Skip Bin; mainly collects food waste including leftovers, bones, vegetable roots, leaves, fruit peels, etc. After biological decomposition, it can be composted and made into organic matter such as animal feed.

Gray: This color will be used in other [skip bins]; the main collection includes but is not limited to bricks and tiles, ceramics, muck, toilet waste paper, paper bag packaging, cigarette boxes, etc. Some are not classified as harmful, recyclable, kitchen waste Garbage and other unsorted waste.

Red: This color will be used on the hazardous substance collection box; the recycling box mainly collects heavy metals that are harmful to human health, toxic materials or waste items that cause actual or potential hazards to the environment. There are batteries, light tubes, light bulbs, thermometers, paint buckets, home appliances, expired medicines, bottles and cans that have contained harmful substances, cosmetics, etc. These wastes are generally recycled separately, and after special treatment, they will cause less serious harm to the environment.

Blue: Used on recyclables; recyclables mainly include waste paper, plastic, glass, conventional metals and textiles. The characteristic of recyclables is that after recycling, they can reduce pollution, save resources, and can be processed and reused again.

Yellow: This color is used on medical Skip Bins. Yellow represents danger. Infectious and other wastes are generally used to distinguish regular waste.