How should ceramic be sorted?

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Ceramic should be sorted as:

Large amounts

Recycling centre / Genbrugsplads

Small amounts

Residual waste / Restaffald

About this item

Ceramics must not go in glass recycling because they can spoil the quality of recyclable glass. Small amounts, such as a single shard or small cup, can usually be wrapped and placed in residual waste. Larger amounts, pots, tiles and similar items should be taken to a recycling centre.

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