TYPES OF RECYCLING BINS

There are three types of recycling bins that have been provided by
the government to dispose of recyclable items. Each colour of the
bins represent different uses. These recycling bins come in various
sizes 80 litres, 120 litres, 240 litres, 360 litres, and 660 litres.

Colour: Blue
Used for: Paper. All coloured and non-coloured paper such as
1. newspapers
2. magazines,
3. Books
4. catalogue sheets
5. brochures,
6. Calendars
7. envelopes
8. cardboard boxes.
Not including: Tissue paper, carbon paper, baking sheets/aluminium,
laminated paper, and dirty paper

Colour: Brown
Used for: Glass. All coloured and non-coloured glass such as
1. soft drink bottles
2. food containers
3. vitamin bottles
4. cosmetic bottles.
Not including: Crystal, mirrors, window glasses, vehicle screens,
porcelain, ceramic, metal, lab items, and jars or toxic glass bottles

Colour: Orange
Used for: Used for all kinds of tins such as
1. Aluminium tins
2. steel tins
2. Plastic
4. bottle drinks
5. mineral water bottles
6. food containers
.
Not including: Paint tins, toxic containers, lab items, and Styrofoam
containers.