Sorting ABC
A short guide: what goes into which bin, what does not, and where to take things that do not belong in any bin.
Mixed household waste
Throw in
- Nappies and hygiene products
- Greasy or otherwise soiled packaging that can't be cleaned
- Vacuum cleaner bags and sweepings
- Pet litter and droppings
- Broken ceramics and porcelain (small amounts)
- Cigarette butts and chewing gum
Do not throw in
- Electrical and electronic devices, batteries
- Medicines
- Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
- Construction waste and tyres
- Furniture and other bulky waste
- Garden waste
Tips
- Separate packaging, glass and food waste first – only what can't be recycled goes into mixed waste.
- Put waste in tied bags.
Return electronics and batteries to shops or waste collection sites; take bulky waste to a collection site or hand it over during the collector's bulky waste round.
Food waste
Throw in
- Fruit and vegetable leftovers and peels
- Cooked and raw food, meat and fish leftovers
- Bread, cakes and other baked goods
- Eggshells
- Coffee grounds and tea bags
- Spoiled food – without the packaging
Do not throw in
- Plastic bags and packaging
- Used cooking oil
- Pet litter and droppings
- Nappies and hygiene products
- Cigarette butts
Tips
- Take food out of its packaging: the packaging goes to the packaging bin.
- Use paper or compostable bags.
- Drain liquids so the bag doesn't soak through.
Let used cooking oil cool, pour it into a closed bottle and take it to a special cooking oil container or a waste collection site.
Paper, plastic and metal
Throw in
- Paper and cardboard packaging
- Newspapers, magazines and cardboard
- Plastic bottles, containers, bags and film
- Tetra Pak and other composite packaging
- Tin cans and metal lids
Do not throw in
- Hygiene products and diapers
- Medical waste and syringes
- Toothbrushes and razor blades
- Packaging from paints, oils, antifreeze or other hazardous materials
- Paper soiled with grease or paint, or plastic-coated paper
Tips
- Empty the packaging.
- Rinse greasy packaging if possible.
- Flatten cardboard boxes and crush plastic bottles.
Take hazardous waste to waste collection sites, and medicines to pharmacies.
Glass
Throw in
- Glass bottles
- Glass jars (without lids)
- Broken glass packaging
Do not throw in
- Light bulbs
- Mirrors, ceramics, porcelain
- Other non-packaging glass
Tips
- Empty any remaining liquids.
- No need to wash or remove labels.
Take light bulbs and other electrical equipment to designated collection points.
Not sure where a specific item goes?
In the Atliekų grafikas app, open the “Where does it go?” section and type the item’s name or take a photo of it. We’ll show you which bin it belongs in.
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