Recycling Bins Colour Coded — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This flat illustration depicts four cheerful, cartoon-style recycling bins, each color-coded and clearly labeled: blue for 'PAPER', yellow for 'PLASTIC', green for 'GLASS', and brown for 'FOOD'. Above each bin are various items demonstrating what materials belong in that specific category, such as newspapers, plastic bottles, glass jars, and food scraps. The image effectively teaches waste sorting and recycling concepts, making it ideal for introducing environmental responsibility to primary students. It can be used on worksheets for matching or cut-and-paste activities, as a slide for a presentation on sustainability, or as a visual aid for classroom discussions. The clear, high-contrast style with friendly bin characters makes it engaging for young learners.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.