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Swisstory blogger Jessica Cartwright sorts out the recycling in Zurich, and gets to the bottom of why rubbish 'saeckes' are so tiny.If there is one thing I am constantly in awe of when it comes to living in Switzerland, it is the Swiss’ commitment to reducing waste and recycling. The Swiss take recycling to a whole new level, and I am still trying to figure out the ins and outs. For starters, they recycle EVERYTHING. I almost feel bad if I don't pick apart my yoghurt containers and recycle the aluminum tops and plastic separately. I know, I need to do my part to 'go green' and not screw up the system, so I'm trying my best to learn where it all goes.
Zurich's list of recyclables is so long that it folds out into 16 pages. Ok, so maybe it's not that big, but when you have rules and drop-off locations and schedules for recycling anything imaginable, there's bound to be a lot of details.
For the first time this week, I also noticed that there are community compost bins, where you can take your food waste to be composted for the good of the community. You remember that green goodness in the soil that I talked about, that makes such delicious strawberries - must be the community compost.
Hi,
I just moved to Zurich last week and am surprised by their apparent lack of recycling. I can't seem to find where to recycle yogurt containers, milk and juice boxes, nor can I find a local compost box. I'm accustomed to recycling all of this in Colorado and dislike having to throw it away. Thanks for any insight!
-Michelle
Dear Michelle,
For more information on recycling in Zurich, you can contact the Disposal and Recycling Department (ERZ Entsorgung Recycling Zürich) at 004 645 77 77. I hope this is helpful -- best of luck!
Editor, Expatica CH
Hi,
I just moved to Zurich last week and am surprised by their apparent lack of recycling. I can't seem to find where to recycle yogurt containers, milk and juice boxes, nor can I find a local compost box. I'm accustomed to recycling all of this in Colorado and dislike having to throw it away. Thanks for any insight!
-Michelle
Dear Michelle,
For more information on recycling in Zurich, you can contact the Disposal and Recycling Department (ERZ Entsorgung Recycling Zürich) at 004 645 77 77. I hope this is helpful -- best of luck!
Editor, Expatica CH
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