This list of guidelines for three-way source segregation of waste was circulated by our residents’ association. I am posting it here because it could be useful to others as well.
Green Bin (Degradable)
- fruit and vegetable peelings
- spoiled/leftover food (strain liquid before disposal)
- eggs and nuts shells
- dried flowers and in-house plants
- house cleaning dust, hair
- tea bags and coffee filters
- meat, bones, fish, and fish parts
- coconut husk and shells
- tissue paper used in kitchen
Blue Bin (Recyclable)
- plastic wraps, chocolate wraps, plastic bags
- disposable food containers, aluminum foils
- artificial flowers/plants, leather, textiles
- cardboard cartons, packaging materials, PET bottles
- electronic gadgets, cables, wires, spare parts
- cigarette butts, tobacco, corks
- ear cleaners, cotton balls, make-up removal pads
- scraps of paper, wax paper
- wood, plastic brooms, mops
- rubber materials, tubes, brushes
- balloons, rubber gloves, shoes
- dishwashing pads, clothes
- newspaper, magazines, books
Red Bin (Non-degradable/ Hazardous)
- soiled and infected cotton, dressings
- drips, injection syringes and needles
- razors, blades, nails, screws
- diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, condoms
- glass items, broken glass, tube lights, bulbs, batteries
- dental floss, baby wipes, tissue paper
- Aerosol cans, paint tins, glue
- Pesticides, chemicals
- Medicines, cosmetics
- Hair dyes.
Please note that I am only passing on what I consider to be useful information without taking any responsibility for the suggestions it contains.
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