With trash sorting regulations taking effect across China, we’ve concluded a general guide on how to deal with rubbish under the rules. Improperly sorted trash could result in punishments for individuals and enterprises, with fines for offenders varying by city and province. Below are the four main trash sorting categories.
1. Recyclable Waste
This category covers anything which can be recycled or reused.
Examples: glass, metals, plastics, paper and articles made of paper, textiles (纺织品), furniture, plastic bottles, basins and buckets.
Bin color: Typically blue
Note: These items must be cleaned before being placed in the recycle bin.
2. Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste, as the name suggests, includes any waste that poses a direct or potential risk to human health or the natural environment.
Examples: used batteries, light bulbs, expired (过期的) medicines, paint, mercury thermometers (水银温度计) and pesticides (杀虫剂)
Bin color: Typically red
3. Household Food Waste
Household food waste—which is translated to “wet trash” in Chinese—refers to food leftovers, rotten food, pet food, fruit peels, remains of TCM herbs and flowers. This category covers anything perishable (易腐烂的) or compostable(可用作堆肥的).
Examples: leftovers, vegetables, used tea leaves, egg shells, fruit peels, soup leftovers and bones.
Bin color: Differs by city, but kitchen waste bins are usually brown (Shanghai) or green (Shenzhen, Beijing)
4. Residual Waste
The definition of residual waste can be a little confusing, but basically refers to anything that is not already listed above.
Examples: bags, contaminated paper (污损纸张), dirty plastic bags, diapers (尿布), dirt, cigarette butts (烟蒂), paper and plastic takeout boxes, broken flower pots and bowls, wallpaper.
Bin color: Usually gray or black
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