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Hand in recyclables for disposal Bauen und Wohnen Umwelt und Klima

Would you like to hand in your recyclables for disposal? Find out more here.

  • Basic information

    Recyclables are recyclable waste such as paper, cardboard and packaging made of glass, plastic or metal.

    All waste that belongs in residual waste is not recyclable.

    Recyclable materials that are not packaging are regularly disposed of by the public waste disposal authorities. Recyclables can also be collected by commercial or non-profit providers (commercial or non-profit collection).

    Container collection points (glass and textiles) and disposal at the recycling stations have been set up for disposal.

    Requirements

    • The delivery of waste and recyclable materials is only permitted with vehicles with a permissible total weight of up to 3.5 tons
    • Waste and recyclable materials must be delivered unmixed and free of harmful contaminants and adhesions.
    • The recyclable materials come from a private household in Bremen that is connected to the municipal waste disposal system.

  • Procedure
    • You can hand in recyclables at the recycling stations.
    • The waste and recyclables must be placed in the appropriately labeled bins or containers.
    • Waste/recyclables must be delivered in transport containers (e.g. in bags, baskets or cardboard boxes).
      • It must be possible for one person to safely load the transport containers into the container via a stairway/access.
      • Transport packages that are wider than the container access steps or that can only be transported by two people will be rejected for safety reasons.
      • Waste/recyclable materials transported on open tarpaulins will also not be accepted unless the waste/recyclable materials are accepted at ground level (not in a container).

    More information

    Card payment is not possible.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Official proof of identity or fee notice (original)

      In justified cases, the joint presentation of the official proof of identity and the fee notice may be requested.

    • Declaration of waste origin

      Upon request, the deliverers must sign a declaration stating their name, address including telephone number and presenting official proof of identity, in which the exact private origin of the waste and/or recyclables is stated and confirmed.

  • Competent Department

  • Fees / Costs

    gebührenfrei

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    There is no deadline.

    How long does it take to process

    If there is a high volume of customers, there may be waiting times at the recycling stations.

  • Legal Bases

  • More Information

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 04.08.2025

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