Waste Paper

Waste paper includes all packaging made of paper, cardboard, or paperboard. If paper, cardboard, or paperboard is dirty, for example because food residues are stuck to it, it should be disposed of in the residual waste. All paper packaging should be shredded, folded, or flattened. This makes it easier to fit into the paper container or bin.

Do not place paper, cardboard, or cartons next to the containers: Depositing waste next to the containers is an administrative offense and may result in a fine.

Please be considerate of your neighbors and adhere to the disposal times:
Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. No disposal on Sundays and public holidays!

Is this container broken or overflowing? You can report defects using the City of Bonn's defect reporting system  and they will be quickly remedied. You can find the nearest location on our city map city map.

Waste paper includes:

  • Envelopes
  • Bread bags
  • Books
  • Egg cartons
  • Catalogues
  • Flour and sugar bags
  • Pasta boxes
  • Paper carrier bags
  • Cardboard sleeves from yogurt pots, etc.
  • Pizza boxes
  • Postcards
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers



The following items do not belong in the waste paper bin:

  • File folders
  • Photos
  • Wooden boxes
  • Receipts and bank statements (thermal paper)
  • Kitchen and paper towels
  • Milk or beverage cartons
  • Special papers, e.g., baking paper, thermal paper, photo paper
  • Soup and sauce packets
  • Wallpaper
  • Soiled or full packaging (e.g., pizza boxes)

You can find more information on the "Waste, Bins & Co." page. If you have any further questions, our customer service team is available by or by phone at 0228 - 555 27 20 (except on public holidays, Shrove Monday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve).

City Map

You can find the nearest locations of our containers, recycling centers, and collection points on our city map.

You can pan the map by left-clicking and holding the mouse button. To zoom in or out, press the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons on the map.