Biowaste

Waste paper includes all packaging made of paper, cardboard or cardboard packaging. If paper, cardboard or cardboard packaging is dirty, for example because food remains are stuck to it, it should be disposed of in the residual waste. All paper packaging should be shredded, folded or collapsed so it fits better in the paper container or garbage can.

Do not place paper, cardboard or cartons next to the garbage cans! If more paper or cardboard than usual accumulates, it is possible to use the blue containers placed in the public street area. As of January 1, 2023, waste paper may no longer be bundled, placed in boxes or paper bags for collection. Collection will then only take place via the blue garbage can or the public waste paper containers.

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Organic waste includes:

  • Clean-up scraps from fruits and vegetables (e.g., potato and apple peels, lettuce leaves, eggshells, coffee grounds, tea bags).
  • waste of animal origin (e.g. meat, sausage, bones, cheese)
  • Prepared and salted food waste (e.g. bread, potato salad, cooked vegetables, stews)
  • Garden waste (e.g. wilted flowers, shrub cuttings, leaves, weeds, twigs: please dispose of large quantities via the green containers )

Bio-waste does not include:

  • Liquids
  • Compostable film bags (e.g., made from potato or corn starch) and products made from biodegradable plastics
  • Coated paper and glossy paper
  • Sweepings and vacuum cleaner bags
  • Feces of all kinds (e.g., cat and dog excrement)
  • Cat and small animal litter (also no eco, organic or natural cat litter)
  • Excavated soil (earth)
  • Treated wood
  • Dead animals

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