Waste Sorting
Waste Sorting according to Sverige Sorterar
Sorting signs according to the Sverige Sorterar standard with 13 waste categories. Simplifies and standardises the sorting of household and commercial waste.
For leaves, grass, branches and other garden and park waste that can be composted.
For food scraps and kitchen waste. Used in apartments, properties and public environments.
For items in good condition that can be used again, e.g. clothing, furniture and belongings.
For glass packaging such as bottles and glass jars.
For newspapers, leaflets and other paper waste.
For demolition and building materials such as wood, brick and other construction waste.
For cardboard packaging, paper cartons and corrugated board.
For electronics, white goods, batteries and other electrical equipment.
For chemicals, paints, solvents and other hazardous waste.
For plastic packaging, plastic products and rubber materials.
For scrap metal, tin cans and other metal packaging.
For waste that does not fit any other category and goes to incineration.
For deposit bottles and cans. Used in shops and properties with deposit stations.
Why choose Sverige Sorterar?
- National standard applicable throughout Sweden
- Clear color coding that everyone recognizes
- Facilitates correct waste sorting
- Reduces contamination in waste streams
- Contributes to better recycling and environment