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* Email: [mailto:osgre@ajgirona.cat 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.<ref>https://web.girona.cat/netejairesidus/residus/contenidors-intelligents</ref> | |||
== Bin schedules == | == Bin schedules == | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 13 April 2025
In some areas of Girona, smart bins are used to manage waste.
Bins
There are three types of bin:
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Main bin (grey) -
Organic bin (brown) -
Sanitary waste
What each bin is for
| 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
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
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.[5]
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:[6]
- 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.[7]
Bin schedules
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
If you're away or need to dispose of waste outside of hours, use:[10]
Other waste
Some waste can't be thrown into the bins. This includes:
| 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")
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.
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