Little reminder: Attention! The instructions vary depending on the city (you can find out why here), so to be completely sure where to put the waste that you don't know how to sort, don't hesitate to consult the Citeo Sorting Guide!
Here is our (second) top 5 and bonus:
– The pens:
We know that you also have a box at home with pens that no longer write. How do you get rid of them? According to Citeo, you should throw them in the household waste bin. The same goes for felt-tip pens, markers and correction pens. However, the option we prefer is to take them to the collection points of the recycling programs. Terracycle.
However, if you have a fountain pen, remember that the ink cartridge is sortable, so throw it directly into the Bellepou.
– Bulbs and lamps:
LED, compact fluorescent, “neon”, whatever the type of bulb, if they bear the “crossed out bin” symbol, they can be recycled.
So what to do? Take them to the bin Recyclum the closest!
– CDs and their cases:
We have to admit that we were very surprised with these. In France there is no specific sector to recycle this type of waste. So, if they are in good condition, don't throw them away! You can always sell them or even give them to associations like Emmaus ! However, if after trying it, your old M CD doesn't work, you can ask your relatives if they need it, whether it's the case or even the CD.
Yes, you can always use them to keep birds away from your crops, and if you're not a farmer, you can hang them on your wall to decorate it!
If no one needs them, the last solution we give you (or that Citeo gives us) is to throw them in the gray bin (in Grenoble at least)! The reason? Even if they are mainly composed of polycarbonate, a recyclable material, they also contain some metals and dyes that make them difficult to recycle, which is why they are part of the waste that we do not know how to sort. If throwing them in the household waste bin hurts you, you can take them to recycling centers, which you can find on the site “ Where to recycle “.
– Toys:
You can give them to The Red Cross, At French Popular Relief or to associations such as “ Replayed " For example.
Before buying a toy, always think about the scene in Toy Story 3, where the team almost gets incinerated alive. So when buying for your little cousins or your cat, choose toys made of textiles or wood.
Unfortunately, toys are often made of several different materials and plastics, which makes the task more difficult, so if you want to throw away these types of toys, you can always check with your recycling center to see if they accept them.
– Metal kitchen utensils:
As we said before, always think about giving it a second life. A beautiful pan that has fallen several times and therefore has quite a few cracks, can become one of your essentials for going bivouacking! However, after its life on the road, it's the dump that awaits it.
Similarly, for all other utensils, whether they are metal dishes, trays, pans, pots, water bottles, forks, knives or spoons, recycling them can avoid exploiting a lot of natural resources! So please head to the nearest recycling center!
– Aluminum foil:
It needs to be sorted even if it is soiled with residue, but you can always think about bee wrap to avoid it! With us, it's tested and approved!
Do you know of any other waste that is difficult to sort? Tell us about it!
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