Collection and sorting guidance
Packaging
Paper/cardboard, plastic/metal and glass use separate collection routes, but the exact containers and schedule vary by sector.
Food and garden
Separate services are not uniform city-wide; confirm availability with the sector or contracted operator.
Bulky and special
Use announced sector collections or authorised facilities. Construction waste must not be placed in ordinary household containers.
Before disposal
Keep packaging empty and reasonably clean, and never leave bulky or hazardous waste beside communal bins.
Bin and bag colours
Use the labels and instructions supplied by the local service. The colours below apply only within the scope stated for each stream.
Yellow — Plastic and metal
Accepted plastic and metal packaging
Common Romanian convention; sector/operator instructions prevailBlue — Paper
Paper and cardboard
Common Romanian convention; sector/operator instructions prevailGreen — Glass
Bottles and jars
Common Romanian convention; sector/operator instructions prevailBrown — Biowaste
Accepted biodegradable waste where separate service exists
Sector/operator dependentBlack — Residual waste
Non-recyclable household waste
Sector/operator dependentBefore you dispose of an item
- Identify the correct sector and operator before relying on a collection schedule.
- Use an authorised route for electronics, chemicals, bulky items and construction waste.
- The city-wide summary does not replace sector-level instructions.