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Sort rubbish and recycling in Oviedo

Oviedo uses five container colors: black (non-recyclable), brown (organic), green (glass), yellow (packaging), blue (paper/cardboard).

Why it matters

Knowing the system avoids fines and confusion.

When

You move into a home in Oviedo.

Last checked

7 Oct 2026

Cost: Free to use containers; any waste charge not captured.

Steps

1. Use the right container
   Black and brown collected daily including Sundays; green three days a week by zone; yellow Mon/Wed/Fri; blue Tue/Thu/Sat (urban zone, from 1 Feb 2026).
2. Report problems
   Use the incident app or www.oviedo.es/canaldeincidencias.

Where

• Recogida de basuras
  984 083 800
  https://www.oviedo.es/serviciosbasicos/recogidabasuras

Official sources

• Recogida de basuras