Collection and sorting guidance
Packaging and paper
Household packaging and paper use the city sorting stream; empty items before disposal.
Glass
Bottles and jars use dedicated glass containers; drinking glasses, ceramics and mirrors need another route.
Food waste
Use the food-waste collection solution available for the building or neighbourhood.
Bulky and hazardous
Use the city item guide, collection point, recycling centre or appointment service as directed.
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 — Packaging and paper
Packaging and paper accepted by the city guide
Paris municipal systemWhite — Glass
Glass bottles and jars
Paris municipal systemBrown — Food waste
Accepted kitchen food waste
Paris neighbourhood/building serviceGreen — Residual waste
Non-recyclable household waste
Paris municipal systemBefore you dispose of an item
- Check the item-specific city page instead of relying only on packaging symbols.
- Do not place hazardous or electrical waste in ordinary household bins.
- Some bulky-waste services require an appointment.