Recycling symbol answer

What bin does PAP 20 go in?

Do not choose a bin by colour alone because colours differ between cities and operators.

Quick answerClean, dry PAP 20 corrugated cardboard commonly uses a local paper/cardboard stream, but the exact bin colour and acceptance rule depend on the location.

Before sorting

Remove contents, flatten when requested and separate large plastic or foam inserts.

Contamination

Wet, greasy, waxed or heavily coated board may not be accepted with clean paper.

Find the local colour

Use the WasteSpot bin-colour guide or the official local collection source.

Common questions

Questions people ask

Is the blue bin always correct?

No. Bin colours are local.

Can pizza boxes go in paper recycling?

Clean portions may be accepted; heavily food-soiled sections may not be.

What about staples?

Small staples are often tolerated, but local guidance prevails.

Reference sources

EU Decision 97/129/EC — Packaging material identification systemOpen source ↗Regulation (EU) 2025/40 — Packaging and packaging wasteOpen source ↗

Checked 2026-08-16

Before sorting

Contamination

Find the local colour

Questions people ask

Reference sources

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