Waste guide - Separate waste correctly

Waste management works slightly differently in every city. That is why the waste guide entitled "How to separate waste correctly" was developed for new residents. The clear and handy information brochure briefly explains the most important facts about the waste management system in Erlangen: From waste separation to the location and opening times of the most important facilities in the city to all the key contacts, you will find the information you need.

You can obtain the brochure free of charge from the Waste Advisory Service, Schuhstraße 40, or from the Citizens' Office on the ground floor of the Town Hall. You can also obtain the brochure from the City Greenery, Waste Management and Street Cleaning Department (Stintzingstraße 46).

The waste guide has also been published in English with the title "How to sort waste at home". The overview of waste and recyclables separation is available in both the German and English editions.

You can access the online exchange and give-away market presented in the guide here.

A keyword index (Waste ABC) can be found here.

A brief overview of all relevant types of waste in Erlangen can also be found at the end of the article on the waste guide.

If you are interested in the waste guide as a PDF document, please contact us as indicated below.

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Residual waste

The residual waste garbage can or the so-called residual waste garbage can is used to collect non-toxic materials that can no longer be used or recycled

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Dispose of corks correctly - too good for the bin

Collect and recycle corks and other products made from natural cork: do your bit for the environment and climate protection by recycling. On this page you will find the collection points in Erlangen and further tips.

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Dispose of electrical appliances correctly

Dispose of your old electrical appliances correctly and do your bit for the environment and climate protection. .

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Dispose of old CDs & DVDs correctly

On this page you can find out why and where you can dispose of your old CDs and DVDs. Dispose of and recycle your CDs correctly and do your bit for the environment and climate protection.

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Waste grease collection - Dispose of cooking oil correctly

Dispose of your used cooking oil correctly and make your contribution to environmental and climate protection. The cities of Erlangen and Fürth collect used cooking oil using green collection bottles and collection machines to produce biodiesel. On this page you will find the locations of the collection containers and other options.

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Dispose of old medication correctly

What needs to be considered when disposing of expired or redundant tablets and juices? This page provides information on the recycling of medicines. Dispose of and recycle your medication correctly. This is your contribution to environmental and climate protection.

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Dispose of printer cartridges & toner cartridges correctly

Toner cartridges and printer cartridges are easy to recycle and should therefore not be disposed of with the residual waste. On this page you will find the collection points in Erlangen and other options for disposal. Dispose of and recycle your printer and toner cartridges correctly and make your contribution to environmental and climate protection.

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Dispose of plastic & synthetics correctly

Dispose of lightweight plastic packaging correctly - yellow bags and yellow garbage cans. Here you can find all the information on correct disposal, collection points and ordering yellow bags and garbage cans. Dispose of and recycle your plastic sales packaging correctly. This is your contribution to environmental and climate protection.