New waste separation: from 2025 more in the yellow sack!

New waste separation: from 2025 more in the yellow sack!

Gmünd, Österreich - With a significant change in the waste system, which came into force on January 1, 2025 in the districts of Gmünd and Neunkirchen, the use of the yellow sack now affects all packaging materials, apart from glass and paper. The yellow sack, which is intended for the disposal of these materials, is a result of a amendment to the law that determines exactly which waste should be disposed of in this country. The regulations include packaging made of plastic, metal, styrofoam, wood and even ceramics, such as "https://noe.orf.at/magazin/stories/3292431/"> ORF NÖ reported.

This new system has been making great progress in many regions for two years, while the late change in Gmünd and Neunkirchen has led to confusion and false waste separation. Michael Schlick, deputy managing director of the Neunkirchen waste association, commented that more electrical appliances end up in the yellow sack or incorrectly disposed of in the residual waste. This means that valuable raw materials are lost because this is burned. In contrast, the waste association in Gmünd is pleased with the previous changeover process, although there are numerous inquiries about the correct waste separation, reports Environmental associations Gmünd .

What belongs in the yellow sack?

From 2025, households may dispose of a variety of packaging types in the yellow sack. These include yoghurt cups, milk and beverage cartons as well as PET bottles. Packaging made of styrofoam, textiles, wood and biodegradable materials also fall. There are also metal packaging such as aluminum shells and cans. Every year, households receive basic equipment of 13 yellow sacks at the beginning of the year, which are picked up monthly. If necessary, additional sacks can be obtained free of charge in the municipal office, so orf nö .