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== Waste sorting and bin types ==
In some areas of Girona, smart bins are used to manage waste.  
In some areas of Girona, smart bins are used to manage waste. These include:
* A '''brown bin''' for organic waste
* A '''grey multi-material bin''' used for different waste types depending on the day (e.g. paper/cardboard, packaging, glass, or general waste)
* Some areas also provide a small bin for sanitary waste (e.g. pads, diapers, masks)


Organic waste must be placed in a '''compostable bag'''.
== Bins ==
 
There are three types of bin:
 
 
<gallery>
2025-04-13 main-bin.JPG|300px|thumb|center|Main bin (grey)
2025-04-13 organic-bin .JPG|300px|thumb|center|Organic bin (brown)
2025-04-13 nappy-bin 2.JPG|300px|thumb|center|Sanitary waste
</gallery>
 
=== What each bin is for ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Disposal method
! Waste type
! Notes
|-
| Grey bin
| Paper, cardboard, packaging, glass, general
| Accepted waste type depends on the day of the week.
|-
| rowspan="2" | Brown bin
| Organic waste
| Must be in a compostable bag.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
|-
| Small garden waste (leaves, flowers)
| <ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
|-
| Small sanitary bin
| Sanitary waste (pads, diapers, masks)
| Available only in some areas. Check availability.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
|}


To check where specific items go, use the Catalan Government’s tool:   
To check where specific items go, use the Catalan Government’s tool:   
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More info: [https://residus.gencat.cat residus.gencat.cat]
More info: [https://residus.gencat.cat residus.gencat.cat]


[[File:2025-04-13_calendari-residus-contenidors-Intelligents.png|800px|center|Smart bin calendar]]
== Cards ==
 
[[File:2025-04-13 bin-card front.jpg|400px|right|Bin card]]
 
A card is needed to open the bins.
 
Your card gives you access to:<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
* All smart bins in Girona (regardless of neighborhood)
* Temporary waste areas
* Emergency disposal points
* Recycling centers
 
More info: [https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus City waste portal]
 
===How to get a card===
 
If you don’t have your card yet for the smart bins, pick it up at one of these locations:


== Usage rules and schedules ==
{| class="wikitable"
Smart bins are accessible between '''7:00 AM and 10:00 PM''' daily.
! Location
! Address
! Opening hours
|-
| Office for Sustainability
| Carrer dels Ciutadans, 4
| Monday to Friday: 10 am – 2 pm
|-
| OSGRE Fontajau
| Carrer d’Antoni Varés i Martinell, 7
| Monday: 9 am – 2 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm<br/>Friday: 9 am – 2 pm
|-
| OSGRE Carme–Vista Alegre
| Carrer del Carme, 123
| Tuesday: 9 am – 2 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm<br/>Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
|-
| OSGRE Sant Narcís
| Carrer de Santiago Rusiñol, 12
| Tuesday and Thursday: 9 am – 2 pm
|}


All bins follow a common collection calendar, available here: 
You can also call 972 485 591 or email osgre@ajgirona.cat.
[https://web.girona.cat/documents/20147/10365010/calendari-contenidors-intelligents.pdf Collection calendar PDF]


If you're away or need to dispose of waste outside of hours, use:
===How to open the bins===
* [https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/emergencia Emergency waste areas]
* [https://www.girona.cat/deixalleria Recycling centers]


Used cooking oil must also be taken to a recycling center. Mobile recycling units are available by neighborhood:
Tap your card on the bin and you should hear a click, indicating the bin has unlocked.
* [https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/deixalleria/mobil Mobile unit calendar]


== Troubleshooting and card management ==
If your bin doesn’t open:
If your bin doesn’t open:
* Test your card on another bin to rule out card vs bin error.
* Test your card on another bin to find out if you card or the bin isn't working.
* If the card fails, visit the [https://www.girona.cat/osgre OSGRE office] with your ID or waste tax document to get a replacement.
* If the card fails, visit the [https://www.girona.cat/osgre OSGRE office] with your ID or waste tax document to get a replacement.
* If the bin is faulty, report it to OSGRE.
* If the bin is faulty, report it to OSGRE.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>


Lost cards can also be replaced at OSGRE:
If a bin is full:
*try flattening items like boxes or packaging
*use the next nearest bin
 
===Other info about the cards===
 
Lost cards can be replaced at OSGRE:<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
* Email: [mailto:osgre@ajgirona.cat osgre@ajgirona.cat]
* Email: [mailto:osgre@ajgirona.cat osgre@ajgirona.cat]
* Phone: 972 485 591
* Phone: 972 485 591


When moving homes, return your current card. It is linked to the '''address''', not the individual. Request a new card for your new residence at OSGRE.
When moving homes, return your current card. It is linked to the '''address''', not the individual. Request a new card for your new residence at OSGRE.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
 
== Bin schedules ==
Smart bins are accessible between '''7:00 AM and 10:00 PM''' daily.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
 
All bins follow a common collection calendar,<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref> shown below and also available here:
[https://web.girona.cat/documents/20147/10365010/calendari-contenidors-intelligents.pdf Collection calendar PDF]
 
[[File:2025-04-13_calendari-residus-contenidors-Intelligents.png|800px|center|Smart bin calendar]]


== Bin limitations and alternatives ==
If you're away or need to dispose of waste outside of hours, use:<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
If a bin is full, use the next nearest bin location.
* [https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/emergencia Emergency waste areas]
If your waste doesn't fit:
* [https://www.girona.cat/deixalleria Recycling centers]
* Flatten items like boxes or packaging.
* Bring oversized waste to the [https://www.girona.cat/deixalleria recycling center].


'''Small garden waste''' (e.g. leaves or flowers) can go in the brown bin. 
==Other waste==
'''Large garden waste''' (e.g. branches or trunks) must go to the recycling center.


== Card functionality ==
Some waste can't be thrown into the bins. This includes:
Your waste management card gives you access to:
 
* All smart bins in Girona (regardless of neighborhood)
{| class="wikitable"
* Temporary waste areas
|+ '''Other waste'''
* Emergency disposal points
! Waste type
* Recycling centers
! Disposal method
! Notes
|-
| Used cooking oil
| Recycling center
| Mobile recycling units also available: [https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/deixalleria/mobil Mobile unit calendar]<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
|-
| Large garden waste (branches, trunks)
| Recycling center
| Cannot be placed in household bins.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
|-
| Bulky/oversized waste
| Recycling center or free home pickup
| Schedule pickup via: [https://www.girona.cat/deixalleria Girona recycling service]<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
|}
 
 
==Recycling centers ("deixalleries")==
 
There are two recycling centers ("deixalleries") in Girona:
{| class="wikitable"
! Recycling center
! Address
! Opening hours
|-
| Girona Recycling Center
| Carrer Joan Torró i Cabratosa, 7–11 (Mas Xirgu Industrial Area)
| Monday to Saturday: 9 am – 8 pm<br/>Sunday: 10 am – 2 pm
|-
| Comarcal Recycling Center (Sarrià de Ter)
| Carrer Puigmal s/n – Sarrià de Ter (Pla de’n Xuncla Industrial Area)
| Monday to Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm & 4 pm – 7 pm<br/>Sunday: 10 am – 2 pm (closed from 4 pm – 8 pm)
|}
 
Girona also has mobile recycling centers.


More info: [https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus City waste portal]
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:55, 13 April 2025

In some areas of Girona, smart bins are used to manage waste.

Bins[edit]

There are three types of bin:


  • Main bin (grey)
    Main bin (grey)
  • Organic bin (brown)
    Organic bin (brown)
  • Sanitary waste
    Sanitary waste

What each bin is for[edit]

Disposal method Waste type Notes
Grey bin Paper, cardboard, packaging, glass, general Accepted waste type depends on the day of the week.
Brown bin Organic waste Must be in a compostable bag.[1]
Small garden waste (leaves, flowers) [2]
Small sanitary bin Sanitary waste (pads, diapers, masks) Available only in some areas. Check availability.[3]

To check where specific items go, use the Catalan Government’s tool: residuonvas.cat More info: residus.gencat.cat

Cards[edit]

Bin card
Bin card

A card is needed to open the bins.

Your card gives you access to:[4]

  • All smart bins in Girona (regardless of neighborhood)
  • Temporary waste areas
  • Emergency disposal points
  • Recycling centers

More info: City waste portal

How to get a card[edit]

If you don’t have your card yet for the smart bins, pick it up at one of these locations:

Location Address Opening hours
Office for Sustainability Carrer dels Ciutadans, 4 Monday to Friday: 10 am – 2 pm
OSGRE Fontajau Carrer d’Antoni Varés i Martinell, 7 Monday: 9 am – 2 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am – 2 pm
OSGRE Carme–Vista Alegre Carrer del Carme, 123 Tuesday: 9 am – 2 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
OSGRE Sant Narcís Carrer de Santiago Rusiñol, 12 Tuesday and Thursday: 9 am – 2 pm

You can also call 972 485 591 or email osgre@ajgirona.cat.

How to open the bins[edit]

Tap your card on the bin and you should hear a click, indicating the bin has unlocked.

If your bin doesn’t open:

  • Test your card on another bin to find out if you card or the bin isn't working.
  • If the card fails, visit the OSGRE office with your ID or waste tax document to get a replacement.
  • If the bin is faulty, report it to OSGRE.[5]

If a bin is full:

  • try flattening items like boxes or packaging
  • use the next nearest bin

Other info about the cards[edit]

Lost cards can be replaced at OSGRE:[6]

When moving homes, return your current card. It is linked to the address, not the individual. Request a new card for your new residence at OSGRE.[7]

Bin schedules[edit]

Smart bins are accessible between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM daily.[8]

All bins follow a common collection calendar,[9] shown below and also available here: Collection calendar PDF

Smart bin calendar
Smart bin calendar

If you're away or need to dispose of waste outside of hours, use:[10]

Other waste[edit]

Some waste can't be thrown into the bins. This includes:

Other waste
Waste type Disposal method Notes
Used cooking oil Recycling center Mobile recycling units also available: Mobile unit calendar[11]
Large garden waste (branches, trunks) Recycling center Cannot be placed in household bins.[12]
Bulky/oversized waste Recycling center or free home pickup Schedule pickup via: Girona recycling service[13]


Recycling centers ("deixalleries")[edit]

There are two recycling centers ("deixalleries") in Girona:

Recycling center Address Opening hours
Girona Recycling Center Carrer Joan Torró i Cabratosa, 7–11 (Mas Xirgu Industrial Area) Monday to Saturday: 9 am – 8 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 2 pm
Comarcal Recycling Center (Sarrià de Ter) Carrer Puigmal s/n – Sarrià de Ter (Pla de’n Xuncla Industrial Area) Monday to Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm & 4 pm – 7 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 2 pm (closed from 4 pm – 8 pm)

Girona also has mobile recycling centers.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  2. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  3. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  4. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  5. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  6. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  7. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  8. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  9. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  10. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  11. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  12. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
  13. ↑ https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents
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