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🗑️ How Does Waste Management Work?

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Proper waste disposal is regulated by law in Belgium. Follow these sorting rules to avoid fines and contribute to a cleaner environment.

🗑️ Waste Collection Calendars & Sorting Guides by City

Brussels

Flanders

Liège

Type of Waste

Bag / Container

✅ Examples

❌ Do NOT Include

PMD (Plastics, Metals, Drink Cartons)

🔵 Blue Bag

Plastic bottles, cans, drink cartons

Soft plastics (unless allowed locally)

Residual Waste

⚫ Black or White Bag

Dust, broken ceramics, non-recyclables

Recyclables, food waste

Organic Waste (GFT)

🟢 Green Bag or Bin

Veggie peels, garden waste

Cooked food, bones (varies by region)

Paper & Cardboard

📜 Bundle or Bin

Newspapers, cardboard, books

Greasy or dirty paper (e.g., pizza boxes)

Glass

🏺 Bottle Banks

Bottles, jars (without lids)

Mirrors, window glass, ceramics

Soft Plastics (some regions)

🟠 Orange Bag (if available)

Wrappers, bags

Hard plastics, metal

🚨 Important Notes for Roomies

  • Buy the correct garbage bags (available in supermarkets of your region).

  • Sorting rules & fines: Incorrect sorting or putting waste out on the wrong day may result in fines.

  • Find local recycling parks to dispose of hazardous waste, electronics, or large items.

Following these guidelines ensures a clean, organized, and eco-friendly home for all roomies!

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