Residents in Rd4's area can now separate more packaging with PMD instead of throwing it away with residual waste.
In an update published on December 23, 2025, Rd4 explained that new sorting and recycling methods make it possible to accept a wider range of household packaging in the PMD bag.
That matters because small sorting doubts at home often lead to usable material ending up in residual waste. If your local rules match Rd4's guidance, a few items that many people used to leave out may now belong in PMD after all.
According to Rd4, these packaging items can now go into the PMD bag:
- Household aerosols such as deodorant, whipped cream, and hairspray cans
- Aluminium and plastic coffee capsules
- Larger pieces of household packaging foil
- Composite packaging that combines paper, plastic, or metal, such as soup pouches and some bread bags
Rd4 also repeats an important limit: PMD is still for packaging only. Items such as toys, plastic cups, and buckets do not belong in the PMD bag just because they are made of plastic. If it is not packaging, it should stay out.
Its practical rule is simple. Ask three questions:
- Is it packaging made of plastic, metal, or a drink carton?
- Does it come from a household?
- Is it empty?
If the answer is yes three times, Rd4 says it belongs in PMD.
For BinSync readers, the takeaway is straightforward. Waste apps and calendars help you remember collection days, but good separation still depends on knowing the latest local rules. If your provider updates what belongs in PMD, it is worth checking the app or separation guide before your next pickup.