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== Waste sorting == | == Waste sorting == | ||
* '''Organic waste''' goes in the brown bin and must be placed in a compostable bag. | * '''Organic waste''' goes in the brown bin and must be placed in a compostable bag.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref> | ||
* A grey multi-material bin is used for different waste types depending on the day (e.g. '''paper/cardboard, packaging, glass, or general waste ''') | * A grey multi-material bin is 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) | * Some areas also provide a small bin for '''sanitary waste''' (e.g. pads, diapers, masks)<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref> | ||
* Used '''cooking oil''' must be taken to a recycling center. Mobile recycling units are available by neighborhood: [https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/deixalleria/mobil Mobile unit calendar] | * Used '''cooking oil''' must be taken to a recycling center.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref> Mobile recycling units are available by neighborhood: [https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/deixalleria/mobil Mobile unit calendar] | ||
*'''Small garden waste''' (e.g. leaves or flowers) can go in the brown organic bin.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref> | |||
*'''Large garden waste''' (e.g. branches or trunks) must go to the recycling center.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref> | |||
* Bring oversized waste to the [https://www.girona.cat/deixalleria recycling center].<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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If your bin doesn’t open: | If your bin doesn’t open: | ||
* Test your card on another bin to | * 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: | Lost cards can also 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> | ||
Your card gives you access to: | Your card gives you access to:<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref> | ||
* All smart bins in Girona (regardless of neighborhood) | * All smart bins in Girona (regardless of neighborhood) | ||
* Temporary waste areas | * Temporary waste areas | ||
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== Usage rules and schedules == | == Usage rules and schedules == | ||
Smart bins are accessible between '''7:00 AM and 10:00 PM''' daily. | 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, available here: | 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] | [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]] | [[File:2025-04-13_calendari-residus-contenidors-Intelligents.png|800px|center|Smart bin calendar]] | ||
If you're away or need to dispose of waste outside of hours, use: | If you're away or need to dispose of waste outside of hours, use:<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref> | ||
* [https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/emergencia Emergency waste areas] | * [https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/emergencia Emergency waste areas] | ||
* [https://www.girona.cat/deixalleria Recycling centers] | * [https://www.girona.cat/deixalleria Recycling centers] | ||
== Bin limitations and alternatives == | == Bin limitations and alternatives == | ||
If a bin is full | If a bin is full: | ||
*try flattening items like boxes or packaging | |||
* | *use the next nearest bin | ||
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Revision as of 11:07, 13 April 2025
In some areas of Girona, smart bins are used to manage waste.
Waste sorting
- Organic waste goes in the brown bin and must be placed in a compostable bag.[1]
- A grey multi-material bin is 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)[2]
- Used cooking oil must be taken to a recycling center.[3] Mobile recycling units are available by neighborhood: Mobile unit calendar
- Small garden waste (e.g. leaves or flowers) can go in the brown organic bin.[4]
- Large garden waste (e.g. branches or trunks) must go to the recycling center.[5]
- Bring oversized waste to the recycling center.[6]
To check where specific items go, use the Catalan Government’s tool: residuonvas.cat More info: residus.gencat.cat
Cards
A card is needed to open the bins. 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.[7]
Lost cards can also be replaced at OSGRE:[8]
- Email: osgre@ajgirona.cat
- 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.[9]
Your card gives you access to:[10]
- All smart bins in Girona (regardless of neighborhood)
- Temporary waste areas
- Emergency disposal points
- Recycling centers
More info: City waste portal
Usage rules and schedules
Smart bins are accessible between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM daily.[11]
All bins follow a common collection calendar,[12] shown below and also available here: Collection calendar PDF
If you're away or need to dispose of waste outside of hours, use:[13]
Bin limitations and alternatives
If a bin is full:
- try flattening items like boxes or packaging
- use the next nearest bin
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