What to do with used tyres or an old washing machine?

Walking in the woods, you may come across some unusual 'inhabitants'. We are not talking about roe deer, wild boar or foxes, but old sofas, used tyres, plastic bottles, old washing machines, hoovers or fridges. They certainly shouldn't be there. 

The question arises: why then is this waste there, when there are places in Poland where it can be given away free of charge? 

We are talking about the municipal waste collection points, where waste generated by households can be handed in free of charge. You can return your waste free of charge if you pay the municipal waste management fee. 

These points are located in every municipality in Poland. They are available in stationary and mobile versions (i.e. as vehicles collecting waste at planned locations). You can find the addresses of PSZOKs on the website of your local authority. 

From tyres to solvents. Leave this waste at the PSZOK 

The points accept waste that should not be in any household bin. These include:

• bulky waste, i.e. old furniture, mattresses and carpets;
• hazardous waste, i.e. acids, solvents, paints, adhesives, pesticides, expired medicines, detergents, batteries and rechargeable batteries;
• electro-waste, i.e. waste white and brown goods, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, cassettes and CDs;
• used tyres and oils, i.e. bicycle and car tyres, used engine oils and oil filters;
• textiles, namely footwear, blankets and clothing;
• wooden packaging, namely wooden crates and pallets.

These are just examples. There is much, much more waste that you can give away there. If in doubt, the rules and regulations of the PSZOK are available on the municipality's website. 

PSZOK will make it easier for you to tidy up what you've been putting off for years

It is worth knowing what a PSZOK is and what can be disposed of there, as incorrect waste separation can cause enormous damage to the environment. This is well illustrated by the example of one small car remote control battery, which can pollute up to 400 litres of water if not disposed of correctly. 

Leaving waste in forests or fields not only looks awful, but also generates an environmental hazard and huge financial costs for the state. A person who is caught doing this also faces financial consequences. The question is, why dump waste, exposing yourself to fines, when you can give it away completely legally for free?

If you don't know where your PSZOK is, be sure to check it out. It will certainly make it easier for you to tidy up at home. By finally getting rid of used tyres and a few tins of expired paints and oils, there will finally be room in your garage for home-made preserves for the winter. Combine the pleasant with the useful!