Tips and ideas for waste sorting in the kitchen

Handling waste sorting in the kitchen requires handy and hygienic solutions that help you keep up with the everyday flow of recyclables, packaging, paper and organic waste. Here are a few tips for making it all a bit more manageable.

Rows of white SORTERA waste sorting bins with lids stacked on top of one another under a row of pine cabinets, plus a rug.

The main sorting station

Large containers like these waste sorting bins with lids are perfect for taking care of the bulkier waste from the kitchen – packaging of all kinds, glass, metal, paper etc. The large flip-top lids make them easy to access even with your hands full and the durable plastic is easy to keep clean.

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Rows of white SORTERA waste sorting bins with lids on top of one another under two pine IVAR cabinets with one door open.

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Drop it where you’re standing

A waste sorting system that goes under the sink is always handy. The containers make separating recyclables and different kinds of waste quite easy. Just remember to shut the airtight lid on organic waste firmly – and empty often – to avoid unpleasant smells.

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A light grey HÅLLBAR waste sorting solution inside a kitchen drawer in a kitchen with dark grey drawer fronts.

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A proven classic

This traditional waste bin design looks nice enough to keep out in the open, which always makes it conveniently accessible. Line it with a plastic bag to make emptying easy, or simply use the sturdy handles to carry it outside when it’s full.

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Two grey KNODD bins with lids in a white kitchen, plus an aspen step stool, a sofa and two white bookcases.

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Recycling in reusable bags

Waste sorting bags – or even laundry bags lined with plastic – are also a practical alternative. Just grab them from their hook when they’re full and you’re off to the communal recycling station. It’s also convenient on your way home as an empty bag takes virtually no space at all.

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A light grey AJÖSS waste sorting bag on a work bench with pine boxes on a shelf below, plus an identical bag on a wall hook.

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More choices for handling your waste

What’s the right waste sorting solution for you? It all comes down to your needs, habits and how much space you have available. Here are some more alternatives to make it all suit your kitchen perfectly – or any other space, for that matter.

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No waste is the best waste

A practical little charger and some rechargeable batteries are a smart purchase to always have fresh batteries at home. This way you also get less batteries to haul off to recycling.

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