Waste containers are special containers used for storing various types of waste, such as plastic, paper, glass, metal, organic waste, or hazardous waste. They are essential in every waste management system because they enable selective collection and transport to sorting or disposal points.
Waste containers are made from various materials, including plastics, metal, or concrete. Depending on the type of waste to be stored in them, containers differ in capacity, shape, lid type, closing method, and color.
Among waste containers, we distinguish, among others:
Municipal waste containers - most commonly used in cities and municipalities, used for collecting waste from households.
Selective waste containers - usually colored, intended for different types of waste, such as plastic, glass, paper, metals, or organic waste.
Hazardous waste containers - special containers in which hazardous waste, such as paints, chemicals, batteries, or medicines, is stored.
Underground containers - usually used in city centers, they are underground waste containers that enable selective collection while not taking up space on the surface.
Stationary containers - placed in special points in cities, used for collecting hazardous waste, electronic waste, or other waste requiring special disposal.
The choice of the appropriate waste container depends on the user's needs and requirements, as well as the type of waste to be stored in it. An important aspect is also the care for aesthetics and cleanliness around the containers, which should be kept in proper order to avoid polluting the environment.