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Disposal of waste in Poland
From 12 August 2028 – or 24 months after the entry into force of the relevant implementing acts of the European Commission, whichever is later – a uniform, harmonised EU label for packaging will be introduced under Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR). Until then, the national disposal routes described above continue to apply.
The disposal routes mentioned are based on the regulations applicable in Poland and standard regional practice, as of August 2026. For binding information, please contact your local waste management authority or your registered collection service provider.
Packaging components
Separating materials
Below you will find the applicable disposal recommendations for each packaging material, for both commercial users and end customers.
Wood
Typical packaging components
Solid wood, OSB, plywood, hardboard and other wood-based materials
Examples at Big Dutchman
Pallets, wooden crates, wooden pallet collars, lids, boards, squared timber
Packaging function
Transporting, protecting, stabilising
Code
FOR 50 / FOR 51
Article numbers
- 99999135
- 99999847
- 45501722
- 99999810
- 99999698
- 99999699
- 99999696
- 99999697
- 45500499
- 45500252
- 45503270
- 45500411
- 45500501
- 99999195
- 99999693
- 99999177
- 99999160
- 99999161
- 99999275
- 99999263
- 99999162
- 45503268
- 45501411
- 45501637
- 99999785
- 99999786
- 99999787
- 99999630
- 99999198
- 99999539
- 99999197
- 99999694
- 99999695
- 99999850
- 45503332
- 45500597
- 45500596
- 45503269
- 45500496
- 45503433
- 99999766
- 99999669
- 99999677
- 99999788
- 99999789
- 99999790
- 99999774
- 99999281
- 45503753
- 45501410
- 45501636
- 45500209
- 45503321
- 45500213
- 45500221
- 45500223
- 45501572
- 45500216
- 45502201
- 45503742
- 45501808
- 45501809
- 45501810
- 45503194
- 45500206
- 45500222
- 45501458
- 99999594
- 99999121
- 99999126
- 99999132
- 99999130
- 99999592
- 99999148
- 99999593
- 99999811
- 99999108
- 99999194
- 99999767
- 99999259
- 99999257
- 99999101
- 99999258
- 99999156
- 99999187
- 99999103
- 99999191
- 99999180
- 99999188
- 99999782
- 99999783
- 99999784
- 99998806
- 99999159
- 99998804
- 99999116
- 99999791
- 99999652
- 99999653
- 45500495
- 45500695
- 45501685
- 45503208
- 45502377
- 45500247
- 45500248
- 45500249
- 45500250
- 45500251
- 45500414
- 81479539
- 45000385
- 45501409
- 45500696
- 45500494
- 45500614
- 45503330
Disposal
B2B / Commercial delivery
Authorised waste management company. Commercial recipients should dispose of larger wooden crates and pallets through an authorised waste management company, not via the municipal collection system. Basis: Law
B2C / End customer
Municipal Selective Waste Collection Point (PSZOK). As a private individual, wooden crates should be taken to the local municipal PSZOK; they must not be disposed of with general waste. Basis: Municipal
Paper & cardboard
Typical packaging components
Paper, corrugated cardboard, solid board, cartonboard
Examples at Big Dutchman
Shipping cartons, envelopes, delivery note pouches, edge protectors, labels
Packaging function
Wrapping, bundling, protecting, labelling
Code
PAP 20, PAP 21, PAP 22
Article numbers
- 45860081
- 45860080
- 45860079
- 99999846
- 45860026
- 99999184
- 99999185
- 99998800
- 99999098
- 99999086
- 99999170
- 99999068
- 99999061
- 99999845
- 99999844
- 99999084
- 99999063
- 99999060
- 99999094
- 99999087
- 99998802
- 99998808
- 99998803
- 99998809
- 99999800
- 99999799
- 99999092
- 99999597
- 99999832
- 99998811
- 99998812
- 99998813
- 99998810
- 45860085
- 45502995
- 45501586
- 45501765
- 45500688
- 45502888
- 45500147
- 45500149
- 45500146
- 45501764
- 45500148
- 99999020
- 99999273
- 99999646
- 99999647
Disposal
B2B / Commercial delivery
External industrial waste contractor. For larger quantities, separate collection of cartons by an authorised waste management company is recommended instead of using the public bin. Basis: Recommendation/Municipal
B2C / End customer
Blue bin. Cartons and paper fillers should be folded flat and placed in the blue bin. Basis: Municipal
Plastic
Typical packaging components
PE, PET, PP, plastic films, sacks, caps, foams
Examples at Big Dutchman
Stretch film, bags, protective films, void fill, protective caps, strapping band
Packaging function
Protecting, bundling, cushioning, securing
Code
PET 01, HDPE 02, PVC 03, LDPE 04, PP 05, PS 06, O 07
Article numbers
- 99999768
- 99999769
- 99999764
- 99999643
- 99999870
- 45301006
- 45300698
- 45504055
- 99999690
- 99999057
- 99999588
- 99999059
- 99999777
- 99999049
- 99999056
- 45300287
- 45503797
- 99999663
- 99998884
- 99998885
- 45300304
- 99999651
- 45501773
- 99999824
- 45860222
- 99999689
- 99999271
- 99999688
- 45501486
- 99999849
- 45300509
- 99999666
- 99999854
- 45500479
- 99999051
- 99999052
- 99999042
- 99999048
- 99999703
- 99999859
- 99999813
- 99999814
- 99999848
- 99999043
- 60403099
- 45870529
- 45501340
- 45500764
- 99999650
- 99999598
Disposal
B2B / Commercial delivery
Authorised waste management company. Larger quantities of plastic film from B2B deliveries should be handled by an authorised plastic waste contractor. Basis: Recommendation/Law
B2C / End customer
Yellow bin. Plastic films and strapping bands are placed in the yellow bin. Basis: Municipal/EPR
Metal
Typical packaging components
Steel, aluminium, metal closures and clips
Examples at Big Dutchman
Steel and metal bands, clips, closures
Packaging function
Securing, bundling, closing
Code
FE 40 / ALU 41
Article numbers
- 99999294
- 99999853
- 45500959
- 45500512
- 99999272
- 45501469
- 45870157
Disposal
B2B / Commercial delivery
Scrap dealer / authorised waste management company. Metal scrap from bands and fittings can be handed over to a scrap dealer or an authorised waste management company. Basis: Recommendation
B2C / End customer
Yellow bin. Small metal parts (staples, clips), if consisting primarily of metal, can be placed in the yellow bin. Basis: Municipal/EPR
Other materials and accessories
Typical packaging components
Rubber, desiccants, tools and load securing equipment without packaging function
Examples at Big Dutchman
Anti-slip mats, lifting straps, tape measures, strap buckles, desiccants
Packaging function
Product function, load securing or corrosion protection without packaging function
Code
No applicable packaging code
Article numbers
- 99999287
- 99999044
Disposal
B2B / Commercial delivery
Authorised waste management company. Mixed residual fractions not directly related to packaging from commercial deliveries must be handed over to an authorised waste management company.
B2C / End customer
General waste or PSZOK (special fraction), unless otherwise indicated. Basis: Municipal