What's allowed with paper-cardboard

wat wel
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Folders without the plastic packaging
  • Printing paper
  • All paper and cardboard packaging: boxes, bags and rolls

What's not allowed with paper-cardboard

wat niet
  • Dirty, greasy paper and cardboard
  • Wallpaper
  • Cellophane paper and aluminium foil and bags
     
Papier karton

Sorting guide Paper-Cardboard

Tips for better recycling

  • Take newspapers, magazines and folders out of the plastic packaging.
  • Stuff paper and cardboard in a cardboard box.
  • Don’t use sticky tape to seal the cardboard boxes.
  • Avoid overly heavy cardboard boxes. 

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