Paper

All paper which arrives at your home with the mail, as well as papers which are used for writing and printing are recyclable.

Paper Collections MAY CONTAIN:

• newspapers and magazines
• advertisements, brochures and other similar printed matters
• phonebooks and product catalogues
• paperback books
• copy paper and printouts, both coloured and uncoloured
• white drawing paper and pads
• white paper bags
• all kinds of envelopes used in the household, including those with plastic windows, and white envelopes used in offices

It is not necessary to remove rivets or paper clips.
Brown envelopes, such as those used in offices, are best suited for energy recovery.

All the materials must be clean and dry.
Do not dispose of reclaimed paper among unsorted wastes.

Paper Collections MAY NOT CONTAIN:

• wet or dirty papers
• cardboards and cartons
• brown paper and paper bags
• plastics
• aluminium or waxed papers

What Happens to the Paper

Collected household paper will be de-inked, in other words, the printing ink and dirt will be removed. After several phases, the recycled fibre pulp will be converted into the paper used for newspapers. The white or whitish office paper, which is collected separately, will be turned into soft tissues, such as household and toilet paper.

Paper collection and reclamation belong to the producer’s responsibilities.