Knowledge of waste sorting bases can significantly help not only reduce the amount of garbage dumps, but also in the recovery of secondary raw materials. However, some waste may raise doubts that they actually belong to. A canned fish are a typical example. So where with them? Many Slovaks make a fundamental mistake.
Where to throw canned fish? The correct answer is only one
Canned fish are a common part of the menu of many households. But many are not sure where to throw the empty can properly. A common mistake is to throw them into a black container for mixed waste.
- However, cans from fish should go to a yellow container for metals and plastics.
We help recycling with proper sorting – the waste can again become a new product. At the same time, we reduce the pressure on natural resources and the amount of waste that ends in the landfill.
What else belongs to the yellow container?
In addition to the canned fish, these also include less obvious waste than aluminum foil, polystyrene or multilayer packaging. If you are unsure, it will help you navigate the label directly on the product packaging, which often contains symbols of sorting.
Do you need to wash a can a can from the fish?
Before throwing the canned fish, it is recommended to empty the content completely and rinse the packaging slightly. However, it is not mandatory – waste companies still clean the packaging before recycling.
However, if you do not want the trash can to smell the fish, especially if you do not plan to carry the garbage immediately, you will appreciate the rinse of canned food before the ejection. After just a few hours, the uncleaned packaging can smell heavily.
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