Blue
Local sorting guide
Lisbon, Portugal bin colours.
Use the colour, printed label and scope together. The guide below does not replace address-specific collection schedules.
Quick sorting reference
What goes in each colour
Yellow
Plastic and metal packaging
Accepted plastic/metal packaging and drink cartonsLisbon ecopoint systemGreen
Glass
Bottles and jarsLisbon ecopoint systemBrown
Biowaste
Accepted food waste where the service is availableLisbon biowaste rolloutGrey
Residual waste
Non-recyclable household wasteLisbon municipal systemAlways read the label on the actual container. Colours are not globally standardised.
Before using a coloured bin or bag
- Confirm that the guide applies to your municipality, neighbourhood or operator.
- Read the label on the container and check the accepted product format.
- Keep batteries, electronics, chemicals and other special waste out of ordinary household streams.