Local guidance

Medellin, Colombia

Medellin publishes guidance for ordinary, bulky, construction and post-consumer waste streams.

Collection and sorting guidance

Household collection

Present household waste according to the current operator schedule for the address.

Recycling and reuse

Keep usable and recyclable materials separate and use verified recycler or delivery routes.

Food and garden waste

Use local organic-waste or composting programmes where available.

Special waste

Post-consumer products such as electronics, batteries, lamps, medicines, pesticides, tyres and oils require the appropriate return programme; bulky and construction waste use dedicated municipal routes.

Before you dispose of an item

  • Check the official source for the exact address and collection day.
  • Confirm accepted materials, opening hours and access conditions before travelling.
  • Keep batteries, electronics, chemicals and medicines out of ordinary household waste.

Official sources