odpadky

Odpadky are waste materials discarded by households, shops, and other institutions. In everyday Czech and Slovak, odpadky refer to garbage or trash. They belong to municipal solid waste and are typically collected and treated by local authorities.

Odpadky include organic matter (food waste and yard waste), paper, plastics, glass, metals, textiles, and electronics; some items may be hazardous or require special handling. The composition varies by region and season, and a portion may be designated as recyclable while the rest is residual waste.

Sorting: Many systems encourage source separation into categories such as bio-waste, paper, plastics, glass, metals, and hazardous waste. Sorting at the source increases recycling, reduces landfill volume, and simplifies subsequent treatment.

Treatment and disposal: Recyclable and organic fractions are processed through recycling or composting. Non-recyclable waste may be sent to energy recovery facilities or landfills. Incineration with energy recovery reduces volume but requires emission controls. Landfills can generate methane and leachate if not properly managed.

Regulation and terminology: Odpadky is a colloquial term; official contexts use odpady. Waste management follows the hierarchy: prevention, reuse, recycling, energy recovery, disposal, and is governed by local laws and EU guidance in many regions. Public programs promote waste minimization and improved separation.