Plastic bottles and containers
RecyclingHow to dispose
Empty, lightly rinse, and flatten before recycling. Follow local guidance for caps.
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Taiwan Waste Sorting & Disposal Guide
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This guide is compiled from Ministry of Environment recycling guidance and local-government notices. Always follow your local sanitation team and on-site instructions.
Paper containers, cartons, and cups
RecyclingHow to dispose
Empty, rinse, and dry before recycling. Heavily contaminated items may be general waste locally.
Glass bottles and jars
RecyclingHow to dispose
Empty and recycle separately. Wrap broken glass in thick paper, mark it as sharp, then follow local rules.
Batteries and power banks
Special collection — do not binHow to dispose
Use collection boxes at retailers or designated sanitation collection. Never puncture, dismantle, or bin power banks.
Safety note：Keep swollen, hot, or leaking batteries away from flammables and contact local environmental or fire services.
Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
Special collection — do not binHow to dispose
Use designated collection for intact bulbs and tubes. If broken, avoid bare-hand contact, wrap fragments, and confirm local handling.
Phones, chargers, and small electronics
Special collection — do not binHow to dispose
Erase personal data and accounts, then use retailer or sanitation collection. Do not bin devices containing batteries.
Refrigerators, washers, ACs, and TVs
Bulky waste / collection bookingHow to dispose
Book collection with the retailer or local sanitation team. Never remove refrigerant lines from ACs or refrigerators yourself.
Mattresses, sofas, and furniture
Bulky waste / collection bookingHow to dispose
Most cities require advance booking and a designated time/place. Do not leave items beside the road or garbage truck.
Food scraps, peels, and leftovers
Food waste (local rules apply)How to dispose
Drain liquids and follow local food-waste collection rules. Rules for cooked/raw scraps, bones, and shells vary by locality.
Diapers, tissues, and masks
General wasteHow to dispose
Bag as general waste; never flush or recycle. Taipei and New Taipei require designated bags for general waste.
Expired medication
Special collection — do not binHow to dispose
Do not flush or pour into drains. Ask the issuing clinic, pharmacy, or local health authority about disposal.
Ceramics, mirrors, and broken dishes
General wasteHow to dispose
These are generally not container-glass recycling. Wrap sharp fragments in thick paper, label them, then use local general-waste rules.
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