Jätteiden - Lajitteluastiat

Proper waste sorting starts with the right container. Whether you are setting up a kitchen system for a family, waste stations for an office, or a large-scale collection point for a housing association (taloyhtiö), choosing the correct lajitteluastiat (sorting bins) is critical for recycling efficiency.

Here is everything you need to know about containers for cardboard, biowaste, glass, metal, plastic, and mixed waste. To sort correctly, match the waste type to the standard color. This reduces confusion. jätteiden lajitteluastiat

| Waste Type (Jäte) | Bin Color (Astian väri) | Typical Lid Color | Common Items | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Orange | Orange | Cereal boxes, pizza boxes (clean), egg cartons | | Plastic (Muovi) | Light Green / Turquoise | Light Green | Shampoo bottles, yogurt tubs, plastic bags | | Biowaste (Biojäte) | Brown | Brown or Green lid | Food scraps, coffee grounds, paper towels | | Glass (Lasi) | White | White or Red lid | Jars, bottles (clear & colored) | | Metal (Metalli) | Dark Green / Grey | Dark Green or Red | Cans, aluminum foil, jar lids | | Mixed waste (Sekajäte) | Black / Dark Grey | Black | Non-recyclable trash, diapers, vacuum bags | Proper waste sorting starts with the right container