Residual waste

What should go in the residual waste bin?

Here are some examples of items that belong in the residual waste:

• Diapers, sanitary pads, wet wipes, makeup pads, and similar items. Never flush these down the toilet.
• Chewing gum.
• Contact lenses.
• Paper cups and plates with plastic coating.
• Wrapping paper and ribbons.
• Hardcover books.
• Mixed-material packaging.
• Non-recyclable plastic items, like broken toys and tools.
• Broken cups, plates, and glassware.
• Window glass.
• Vacuum cleaner bags.
• Small amounts of invasive plants (blacklisted species). Larger amounts should be sealed in a bag or sack and handed to staff at a recycling station (pages are in Norwegian).
• Damaged and worn-out textiles and shoes. Light-up shoes should be recycled with other electronic waste.

If you're unsure whether something belongs in residual waste, use your best judgment. If it's hard to figure out, put it in the black residual waste bin.

What happens to residual waste?

Household residual waste from the Stavanger region is sent to Forus Energy Recovery. There, the waste is incinerated, and the energy is used for district heating. It’s a good alternative to energy from non-renewable sources like oil and gas.

Sorting other types of waste?

Go to the overview of how to sort and deliver different types of waste in Stavanger.