This page provides useful information concerning sorting and recycling PET packaging in Geneva. It informs you which types of waste can be recovered, where the collection points are located and why it is useful to recycle PET.
Returnable bottles must be taken back to the point of sale.
Non-returnable PET packaging (drinks bottles only) is collected in numerous shops (Migros, Coop, Denner, etc.) and at certain eco-points.
Eco-points
A map of the eco-points is available on the Sorting and recycling household waste page. It is possible to click on each point to see the types of waste that can be collected there (aluminium/tin plate, glass, PET, batteries, textiles or coffee capsules).
Opening times
- Monday to Saturday from 7.30 a.m. to 9 p.m.;
- Sunday and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Waste accepted
Only drinks bottles carrying the “PET” logo can be recycled.
Non-recoverable waste
- vegetable trays;
- oil or vinegar bottles;
- cosmetics and washing detergent bottles;
- white plastic milk bottles;
- packaging materials.
These containers are soiled by their respective contents and can disrupt the recycling process.
Good to know
“Air out, lid on”: squashing the bottles down to save space reduces transport by 30%!"
Contact
Service Voirie - Ville propre
10 Rue François-Dussaud
1227
Les Acacias
Suisse
Liens externes
Article modifié le 21.02.2024 à 11:59