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== Waste sorting ==
== Waste sorting ==


* '''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>
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* A grey multi-material bin is used for different waste types depending on the day (e.g. '''paper/cardboard, packaging, glass, or general waste ''')
! Waste type
* 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>
! Disposal method
* 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]
! Notes
*'''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>
| Organic waste
* Bring bulky/oversized waste to the [https://www.girona.cat/deixalleria recycling center] or you can request a free home pickup.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>  
| Brown bin
| Must be in a compostable bag.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
|-
| Multi-material waste (paper, cardboard, packaging, glass, general)
| Grey bin
| Type of waste accepted depends on the day of the week.
|-
| Sanitary waste (pads, diapers, masks)
| Small sanitary bin (in some areas)
| Check if this bin is available in your area.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
|-
| 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>
|-
| Small garden waste (leaves, flowers)
| Brown bin
| Same as organic waste.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
|-
| Large garden waste (branches, trunks)
| Recycling center
| Cannot go in regular bins.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref>
|-
| Bulky/oversized waste
| Recycling center or free home pickup
| Call to schedule pickup: [https://www.girona.cat/deixalleria]<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:   

Revision as of 11:18, 13 April 2025

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

Waste sorting

Waste type Disposal method Notes
Organic waste Brown bin Must be in a compostable bag.[1]
Multi-material waste (paper, cardboard, packaging, glass, general) Grey bin Type of waste accepted depends on the day of the week.
Sanitary waste (pads, diapers, masks) Small sanitary bin (in some areas) Check if this bin is available in your area.[2]
Used cooking oil Recycling center Mobile recycling units also available: Mobile unit calendar[3]
Small garden waste (leaves, flowers) Brown bin Same as organic waste.[4]
Large garden waste (branches, trunks) Recycling center Cannot go in regular bins.[5]
Bulky/oversized waste Recycling center or free home pickup Call to schedule pickup: [1][6]

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

Cards

Bin card
Bin card

A card is needed to open the bins.

Lost cards can be replaced at OSGRE:[7]

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.[8]

Your card gives you access to:[9]

  • 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

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

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.[10]

If a bin is full:

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

Bin 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

Smart bin calendar
Smart bin calendar

If you're away or need to dispose of waste outside of hours, use:[13]

Recycling centers ("deixalleries")

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.

  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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