Are bin colours the same everywhere?

No. Colours can differ between countries, cities, operators and even buildings. Use the label and official local instructions.

What if the container colour and label disagree?

Follow the printed label and current official service instruction rather than colour alone.

No. Collection schedules can vary by address and should be checked with the local service.

Local sorting guide

Use the colour, printed label and scope together. The guide below does not replace address-specific collection schedules.

Verificado em 2026-08-095 local streams

Quick sorting reference

Lisbon, Portugal

Azul

Papel e cartão limposSistema Lisbon ecopoint

Amarelo

Aceites plástico/metal embalagens e drink embalagens de cartãoSistema Lisbon ecopoint

Verde

Garrafas e frascosSistema Lisbon ecopoint

Castanho

Resíduos alimentares aceites quando o serviço está disponívelLisbon biowaste rollout

Cinzento

Resíduos domésticos não recicláveisÂmbito local indicado pela autoridade ou operador; confirme o rótulo e a regra aplicável.

Always read the label on the actual container. Colours are not globally standardised.

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.