In Karlsruhe, garbage and organic waste can be disposed of in four different bins:
Residual waste (Restmüll): e.g. cold ash, rubber, hygiene articles such as handkerchiefs, ceramics, diapers.
Recyclable materials (Wertstoff): e.g. plastic or metal (packaging), untreated wood, aluminium foil, beverage/milk cartons, polystyrene.
Organic waste (Bioabfall): e.g. flowers and potted plants, eggshells, fruit and vegetable waste, coffee grounds, fruit peel (e.g. orange peel), raw and cooked food leftovers, tea bags.
Paper/cardboard (Papier/Pappe): e.g. paper, card and cardboard, books, catalogues, paper bags, writting paper, newspapers.
Other waste:
- Batteries, glass, textiles and green waste are collected at the containers located throughout the city
- Hazardous materials must be disposed of at the designated collection points or via mobile collections of hazardous materials.
You can find more information about waste disposal facilities at: www.karlsruhe.de/abfall
Waste separation helps us to protect our environment as it makes it easier to recycle materials such as packaging.