Collection and sorting guidance
Dry recyclables
Keep paper, packaging, metal and glass separate where the local service provides dedicated containers or bags; follow the label on the actual receptacle.
Food and garden waste
Use the separate organic-waste route only where it is available for the property or district.
Residual waste
Use mixed waste only for material that cannot follow a reuse, recycling, food-waste or special-waste route.
Bulky and hazardous
Electrical items, batteries, paint, chemicals, medicines, tyres and bulky waste require a dedicated collection point, booking or take-back service.
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.
Blue — Paper
Paper and cardboard
Common Riga operator/container scheme; follow labelYellow — Light packaging
Accepted plastic and metal packaging
Common Riga operator/container scheme; follow labelGreen — Glass
Bottles and jars
Common Riga operator/container scheme; follow labelBrown — Biowaste
Accepted food and garden waste
Riga separate biowaste serviceGrey — Mixed waste
Non-recyclable household waste
Common Riga operator/container scheme; follow labelBefore you dispose of an item
- Check the official schedule and access rules for the exact address.
- Keep batteries, electronics, chemicals and medicines out of ordinary household bins.
- Confirm accepted materials and opening hours before travelling to a drop-off point.