All about household waste

Household waste categories

Recyclable

• Paper and cards
• Glass
• Aluminum cans
• Steel tins and cans
• PET bottles
• Clothing, shoes and fabrics

Biodegradable

• Kitchen waste
• Garden waste

Hazardous Wastes

• Adhesives
• Degreasers
• Gasoline and other fuels
• Pesticides
• Aerosol products
• Drain cleaners
• Mothballs
• Oil based paints
• Stains and varnishes
• Wood preservatives
• Oven cleaners

Waste Generation (kg/day/person)

USA - 2.00
Canada - 1.69
Netherlands - 1.39
UK - 1.34
Japan - 1.32
France - 0.95
Germany - 0.90
China - 0.79
India - 0.46