Recycling is a key component of sustainability in any community, and Palma is no exception. To make this task easier, it is essential to understand the colours of recycling, which indicate the type of waste that should be deposited in each bin. This guide will help you recycle correctly and contribute to environmental protection in Mallorca.

What do the recycling colours mean?

1. Yellow bin: This is for all lightweight packaging, such as plastics, cans, and cartons. These items are taken to a sorting plant where they are classified and sent to specialised recycling facilities.
2. Green bin: This is for all glass containers. It is important that these containers are empty and without lids. The collected glass undergoes pre-treatment in Mallorca before being exported to produce new products.
3. Blue bin: This is the place for paper and cardboard. Recycling paper saves 80% of the water used in production and preserves trees, a vital natural resource.
4. Brown bin: This bin is for organic waste. Food scraps and other biodegradable waste are turned into compost, a natural fertiliser that is highly beneficial for agriculture.
5. Grey bin: This bin is for waste that cannot be recycled in the other categories. This waste, known as “rejects”, is incinerated to recover energy.

The role of Reciclajes y Metales Pérez in recycling

At Reciclajes y Metales Pérez, we not only follow these separation and classification guidelines but also offer specialised services in metal and scrap buying. Our mission is to give discarded metals a second life, contributing to the circular economy and reducing environmental impact.

Additionally, we manage the de-registration of vehicles in Mallorca in a comprehensive manner. We take care of the decontamination and recycling of your vehicle, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting the environment.

Knowing and respecting the recycling colours is essential for all of us to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment in Mallorca. At Reciclajes y Metales Pérez, we are here to help you in this process, offering efficient and sustainable solutions for managing metal waste and other materials.r