Residual waste

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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Residual waste includes:

  • Hygiene articles (e.g. diapers, pads, incontinence pads, etc.)
  • Cigarette butts
  • soiled packaging (e.g. pizza boxes, frozen food packaging, etc.)
  • soiled napkins and paper handkerchiefs
  • hygienic paper (paper towels)
  • sales slips/ receipts
  • Vacuum cleaner bags
  • Ash (cooled)
  • Sweepings
  • light bulbs and halogen bulbs
  • broken crockery
  • Plastic office supplies (e.g. pencils, pens, fountain pens, desk pads, etc.)
  • flower pots, flower boxes, plastic or stoneware flower pots
  • Leftover food from private households or tea kitchens

Residual waste does not include:

Recyclable waste such as

  • paper,
  • cardboard,
  • packaging that has been emptied of residual waste,
  • Biowaste that could be disposed of in the organic waste garbage can.

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).