Which bin should I throw away: cardboard, aluminum foil and cat litter?

Which bin should I throw away: cardboard, aluminum foil and cat litter?

Sorting waste can sometimes seem simple... until you find yourself with some questionable packaging or a handful of litter in your hand. Cardboard, aluminum foil, cat litter: which bin should you throw them in? Here's a simple guide to help you get the most out of it.

📦 Cardboard: yellow bin (under conditions)

Cardboard should be thrown into the recycling bin (often yellow), provided it is clean and dry. This includes:

• Cereal boxes, shoe boxes, medicine boxes

• Packaging boxes (Amazon, parcels, etc.)

• Toilet paper rolls

⚠️ Attention :

• Greasy or soiled cardboard (pizza, fast food) does not go in the yellow bin. It must be disposed of with household waste (grey bin).

• Large boxes must be folded so as not to hinder collection.

💡 To easily store all your packaging before sorting, opt for a compact table bin in your kitchen: practical for avoiding trips back and forth to the bin!

🧻 Aluminum foil: selective sorting, but with care

Aluminum foil (or tinfoil) is recyclable if it is clean and not crumpled into a ball that is too compact. It therefore goes in the yellow bin, along with the packaging.

✅ Can be recycled:

• Clean aluminum foil

• Aluminum trays (lasagna trays, etc.)

❌ Are not recyclable:

• Soiled aluminum foil (grease, sauce, melted cheese, etc.)

• Leaves too torn or very thin and dirty

When in doubt, if it's dirty: put it in the gray bin.

💡 To properly manage all this waste at home, a sturdy and practical 30L bin is ideal for under your worktop.

🐱 Cat litter: gray bin

Cat litter, regardless of its composition (mineral, clumping, plant-based, etc.), should never be thrown into the recycling bin. It should go in the household waste bin (grey).

Why? Because it contains:

• Organic matter (urine, feces)

• Dust or non-recyclable components

• Health risks (bacteria)

❗ Even plant litter does not go into domestic compost, unless specifically indicated by the manufacturer and under strict conditions.

💡 If you want to avoid unpleasant odors between collections, opt for a compact and airtight bathroom bin for your litter waste.

📝 In summary