Register collection of paper waste 
You can register the collection of your paper waste via a paper garbage can from your private household.
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Basic information
Paper and cardboard are very important recyclable materials that are recycled and returned to a cycle - they should therefore be collected separately from residual waste. Paper and cardboard can be disposed of in the paper garbage can or bundled and placed on the street. Paper garbage cans with a volume of 120, 240 and 1100 liters are available.
The paper garbage can or an appropriate collection system can be used for
- Newspapers, magazines, books, brochures
- writing paper and paper and cardboard packaging.
Do not put in the paper garbage can:
- Wallpaper, soiled paper or cardboard packaging (e.g. pizza boxes or used tissues) and coated paper - all of this belongs in the residual waste.
Collection takes place every 14 days. The dates can be found in your Bremen waste calendar. Please put the paper garbage can or paper bundles out the day before collection from 6 p.m. at the earliest, but no later than 6 a.m. on the day of collection.
The disposal of paper waste from private households is the responsibility of Bremer Stadtreinigung.
Requirements
You are the owner of the property or a private residential unit and are connected to the municipal residual waste disposal system. Tenants please contact the landlord.
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Procedure
You can apply for the paper garbage can in various ways:
Online
- The online form guides you step by step through the application process.
- You can send the required documents by e-mail to the customer service department of Die Bremer Stadtreinigung.
- You will receive the notification by post.
By telephone
- You can apply for the paper garbage can by telephone.
In writing
- Fill in the "Order and/or deregistration of waste garbage cans" form and send it by post or email.
The paper garbage can will then be delivered to your property address after successful processing. You will find the delivery bill and other important information on the garbage can.
More information
Please place the garbage can on the sidewalk on the collection day with the lid closed and the handle facing the street. Put the garbage can out from 6 p.m. the day before at the earliest or by 6 a.m. at the latest on the day of collection. Please also make sure to label your garbage can with the street and house number.
If you use the bundle collection, please observe the following rules for correct bundling:
- It is best to collect in cardboard boxes or paper bags (no plastic), which are tightly sealed within themselves (if necessary with adhesive tape or parcel tape)
- Each bundle should weigh a maximum of 5 kg
- The boxes should not be larger than 1 m (length x width) and should be provided separately from the yellow bag.
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Necessary Documents
- Contract number
You will find this information on your waste disposal fee notice.
- Customer number
You will find this information on your waste disposal fee notice.
- Object data
You will find this data on your waste fee notice.
Property data according to the land register.
- Contract number
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Competent Department
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Die Bremer Stadtreinigung
- +49 421 361 3611
- An der Reeperbahn 4, 28217 Bremen
- Website
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@dbs. bremen. de
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Online Services
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Order a free paper garbage can
Are you a property owner? Then you can order a paper garbage can here free of charge. You must have your customer number, contract number and property details ready for identification. There are no costs.
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
The paper garbage can is financed via the waste disposal fee and does not involve any additional costs. -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
If you would like to use a paper garbage can, you can order one at any time.
How long does it take to process
Your request will be processed directly by telephone. Delays may occur in the event of high volumes.
By e-mail, online form or post, 5-7 working days are required. Delays may occur with high volumes.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 05.08.2025