Corfu Municipality’s Green Point: A Guide to Recycling Success

The Municipality of Central Corfu has announced overwhelmingly positive results from the operation of its Small Green Point, just one month after its official launch. This initiative has confirmed the enthusiastic public response and the increasing environmental awareness within the local community.

What is the Small Green Point?

The Small Green Point is a designated facility where citizens can deposit their used recyclable packaging, which is then collected in distinct streams according to established recycling procedures. A significant number of residents are already utilizing this service, often having pre-sorted their recyclable materials from home. For those who need assistance, municipal employees are on hand to provide on-site support and guidance on proper sorting and suitable materials for recycling.

What Can You Recycle?

Current data indicates that the largest quantities of incoming materials include plastic, paper, electrical and electronic appliances, and bulky items like mattresses. The controlled disposal of bulky items and mattresses at the Green Point significantly reduces uncontrolled dumping in public spaces, positively impacting cleanliness and the aesthetics of the urban environment.

The Municipality urges all citizens to continue their active participation in environmental protection and the significant improvement of quality of life by utilizing the Small Green Point. Below is a detailed list of recyclable materials and the operating hours.

Separate Recycling Streams:

1. PLASTIC (always check the number inside the recycling triangle)
   • 1-Pet(e): plastic bottles for water, soft drinks, milk, etc.
   • 1-Pet(e): plastic packaging such as food containers, vegetable and fruit packaging, etc.
   • 2-HDPE: plastic bottles for detergents, dishwashing liquids, shower gels, juices, dairy products, etc.
   • 5-PP: plastic dairy containers, egg cartons, larger plastic caps, plastic containers for ice cream, yogurt, spreads, etc.
   • 2-HDPE & 4-LDPE: ONLY COMMON PLASTIC BAGS (NOT BIODEGRADABLE)
   • 6-PS: clean styrofoam packaging, plastic CD cases.
   • Plastic caps from water bottles, soft drinks, etc.

   *The above categories are collected separately.

2. PAPER
   • Books
   • Leaflets, newspapers, and magazines
   • A4 paper (not torn)
   • Compressed cardboard boxes (without taped plastic strips or staples)
   • Paper packaging and bags
   • Tetra Pak (only if they bear the special marking and the cap has been removed)
3. GLASS
   • Food jars
   • Drink and soft drink bottles
4. METAL-TINPLATE-ALUMINUM
   • Aluminum cans for soft drinks, beer, coffee, etc.
   • Metal cans from preserves and lids
   • Olive oil containers
   • Feta cheese containers

   ATTENTION: All packaging must be clean and residue-free before disposal.

5. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (small and large size)
   • Household and white goods
   • Computers/IT devices
   • Consumer products
   • Electronic and electrical tools
   • Toys and entertainment and sports equipment
   • Monitoring and control instruments
   • Lighting items
   • Small appliance recycling
6. TONER CARTRIDGES-INKS
7. BATTERIES
   • Simple batteries
   • Batteries from: medical devices, portable tools, radios, toys, flashlights, mobile phones, watches, camcorders, remote controls, etc.
8. LIGHT BULBS
   • Straight fluorescent lamps
   • Compact fluorescent lamps
   • Low-pressure sodium lamps
   • Lighting equipment
9. TEXTILE CLOTHING ITEMS
   • Clothes, shoes, belts
   • Children’s toys (plush and plastic)
   • Bags
   • Curtains, blankets, pillows, sheets, throws
   • Any fabric item
10. USED COOKING OILS
    • Olive oil
    • Seed oil (sunflower oil, corn oil, etc.)
    • Any oil used for frying at home
    • Old rancid oils

    *(Allow to cool, strain, and place in a 1.5-liter plastic bottle)

11. MATTRESSES
    • Up to 1-2 pieces per citizen
12. SMALL FURNITURE
    • Chairs
    • Armchairs
    • Small tables
    • 1-2 pieces per citizen
13. REUSE ITEMS
    • Clothes for small children
    • Books
    • Bags
    • Toys

Operating Hours:

Days: Monday to Saturday

Hours: 08:30-15:00.

The Municipality encourages all residents to actively participate in this initiative to foster a cleaner and more sustainable Corfu.

Source: https://www.startmediacorfu.gr/dimos-kentrikis-kerkyras-entyposiaki-i-antapokrisi-ton-politon-sto-mikro-prasino-simeio/