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This category is for packaging and containers only<\/strong> (e.g., bottles, tubs, films, and tins).<\/p>\n

Use the yellow semi-transparent bags <\/strong>provided by ESA.<\/p>\n

Please empty and rinse<\/strong> containers (no need for a deep scrub) and squash them to save space!<\/p>\n

The bags must be properly closed<\/strong> to prevent waste from being dispersed into the environment and to limit the possibility of them being opened by stray animals.<\/p>\n

ATTENTION!
\nOnly packaging and containers!
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n
\n

Put these in:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
    \n
  • Plastic bottles, flasks, and soap dispensers<\/li>\n
  • Disposable plastic plates and cups<\/li>\n
  • Plastic food trays<\/li>\n
  • Styrofoam food trays<\/li>\n
  • Plastic food bags and pouches<\/li>\n
  • Bags for gardening, detergents, and pet food<\/li>\n
  • Plastic fruit and vegetable netting<\/li>\n
  • Cling film \/ Plastic wrap<\/li>\n
  • Industrial wrap and bubble wrap<\/li>\n
  • Toothpaste tubes and plastic blister packs<\/li>\n
  • Aluminum drink cans<\/li>\n
  • Tin cans (food tins)<\/li>\n
  • Aluminum trays and foil containers<\/li>\n
  • Aluminum foil and aluminum tubes<\/li>\n
  • Aluminum screw caps<\/li>\n
  • Aluminum pull-tabs and lids<\/li>\n
  • Metal jar lids and caps<\/li>\n
  • Empty aerosol cans<\/li>\n
  • Beverage cartons (Tetra Pak)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n > See all<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
    \n

    Keep these out:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
      \n
    • Plates\/cups with food residue (put in Organic\/RUR)<\/li>\n
    • Glass containers and large metal objects<\/li>\n
    • CDs and toys<\/li>\n
    • Hard plastic (non-packaging items)<\/li>\n
    • Metals with food residue (please rinse them!)<\/li>\n
    • Large scrap metal or metal household tools<\/li>\n
    • Glass bottles and dirty paper<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n > See all<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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