Improperly disposed of waste in garbage containers is still a big problem. It is visible, among others, at cemeteries, where used batteries from the increasingly popular electric candles are improperly disposed of. Hence, there was a need to place a new – red – type of containers at cemeteries.
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According to Dziennik.pl, introducing new containers in cemeteries is a step towards better waste management and compliance with the law. Municipal waste, including that generated in cemeteries, has a significant impact on the environment. Segregation of waste, especially electronic waste such as batteries, is crucial for the protection of nature and human health.
According to the Waste Act, municipal waste is waste generated in households and other waste that resembles household waste. In cemeteries these include, among others: paper, glass, bio-waste, as well as candles and flowers. However, not all waste can be thrown into standard containers – this especially applies to batteries from electric candles.
A red garbage container appeared in the cemeteries. What to put in it?
As Dziennik.pl reminds, in accordance with the Act on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, throwing electronic waste, such as batteries, into mixed waste is illegal. This may result in a fine as such action is an offense. The regulations clearly indicate that electronic waste must be collected separately.
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Formally, used batteries can be returned to special collection points, such as PSZOK, electronics/appliances stores, gas stations, and sometimes also to regular stores where special containers for collecting such waste are placed.
More and more cemeteries are also introducing red battery containers, which makes their segregation easier. It is important not to throw them into mixed waste containers, as this may harm the environment. The Dziennik.pl website cites the example of the BAZA company, which manages cemeteries in Włocławek and Pińczat. The company has already placed red waste containers at the facilities it is responsible for. Analogous solutions were introduced, among others: at the cemetery in Kołobrzeg.
