Garbage & Recycling
The house has three bins and one electronics box (elbox), provided by Borgholm Energi. Each bin has compartments — please sort your waste into the correct side. The icons on each bin lid show what goes where.
Bin 1 — Food waste & Residual waste
This bin has two compartments with a fixed divider.
Food waste (matavfall) — left side
- Food scraps (cooked and raw), fruit and vegetable peels
- Coffee grounds, filters, and tea bags
- Eggshells, fish and meat bones, shellfish shells
- Small amounts of cooking fat (butter, margarine)
Important: Always use the paper bags supplied by Borgholm Energi. You will find refills under the kitchen sink. Do not use plastic bags for food waste.
Residual waste (restavfall) — right side
- Tissues, cotton pads, cotton buds
- Diapers, sanitary products
- Vacuum cleaner bags
- Pens, toothbrushes, dish sponges
- Anything that does not fit another category
Put residual waste in a plastic bag tied with a double knot.
Bin 2 — Paper packaging & Plastic packaging
This bin has two compartments.
Paper packaging (pappersförpackningar)
- Cardboard boxes (flatten them)
- Milk and juice cartons (rinse and flatten)
- Paper bags, egg cartons
Plastic packaging (plastförpackningar)
- Plastic bottles and containers (rinse)
- Plastic bags, wrappers, cling film
- Tubes (e.g. toothpaste, ketchup)
Place packaging loose in the bin — do not bag it. Small plastic pieces may be collected in a plastic bag tied with a double knot.
Bin 3 — Glass, Metal & Newspapers
This bin has four compartments. Check the lid markings.
Clear glass (ofärgat glas)
- Clear glass bottles and jars
Colored glass (färgat glas)
- Green, brown, or blue glass bottles and jars
Remove caps and lids — sort those as metal or plastic packaging.
Metal packaging (metallförpackningar)
- Food cans, aluminum foil, metal lids and caps
- Empty spray cans
Newspapers & magazines (tidningar)
- Newspapers, magazines, advertising flyers, catalogues
- Uncoated paper (not packaging)
Electronics Box (Elbox)
A small box for hazardous small items:
- Batteries (all household types)
- Light bulbs and LED lamps
- Small electronics (chargers, cables, broken small devices)
Store the elbox indoors between collections. When it needs emptying, hang it on any bin before collection day.
Quick rules
| Rule | Why |
|---|---|
| Food waste → paper bags only | Plastic contaminates the biogas process |
| Residual waste → plastic bag, double knot | Protects collection workers |
| Packaging → loose in the bin | Easier to sort at the facility |
| Rinse containers before recycling | Reduces odor and contamination |
| Flatten boxes and cartons | Saves space in the bin |
| Do not move the bin dividers | They are fixed for collection |
When in doubt
If you are unsure where something goes, put it in residual waste (Bin 1, right side). That is always a safe choice.
Before check-out
Please take out all trash and make sure the bin lids can close. See the check-out guide for the full departure checklist.