We consider the sorting of waste today for granted. But when it comes to old pans and pots, many of us hesitate: they belong to a yellow container, mixed waste, or is it better to take them to the collection yard? The answer depends on the material and the cooking of the dishes.

Teflon pans: scratched surface = mixed waste

Teflon pan is a classic that almost everyone has at home. Well, when hers the non -stick surface will scratch or destroyceases to be safe and functional. The question is – where to do it?

Teflon pans you should throw out in a black container for mixed municipal waste. The reason is simple – they consist of multiple layers such as aluminum or steel core and superficial Teflon finishwhich is cannot be separated and recycled to be made separately.

Thus, although they look like metal, their treatment prevents proper sorting and reuse of the material.

Aluminum and metal pots: Yellow container only if…

But what to do with pots and pans that are not coated with any surface layer? If it is clean metal – most often aluminum or stainless steel – You can shovelintended for metals and plastic.

However, you need to be sure that the dishes It contains no artificial handles, plastic parts or remnants of non -complex surfaces. In case of doubt it is safer to carry such waste to the collection yardwhere experts process it correctly.

What if you are not sure?

If you are unable to clearly determine what the dishes are made of, or it is a combination of materials, the best option is to carry it to the collection yard or collection point for metal waste. This is especially true for larger pieces or pots that would not normally fit into the container.

Summary: Where does old dishes belong?

  • Teflo’s Panweets and Potters – do mixed waste (black container)
  • Aluminum or steel without adjustments – do yellow container for metals and plastics
  • Objects with combined materials or unclear composition – do collection yard

Separation of waste is important, but sometimes it takes a bit of a search. With the right decision, you protect the environment and help the waste treatment more efficiently.

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