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Waste guide 2025
Stand: 19.12.2024
It offers dates for waste collection and provides information on ordering waste garbage cans and containers as well as opening hours.
Printed waste guide
The waste guide, which is produced by the city's Environmental Protection and Energy Department, contains all the dates for the collection of paper garbage cans and yellow sacks/yellow garbage cans, as well as other dates for the current calendar year, such as green waste collections and Christmas tree collections. It also provides information on ordering waste garbage cans and containers as well as the opening times and telephone numbers of waste management facilities.
The Waste Guide 2025 brochure is now available again at all known distribution points (savings bank branches, town hall, tourist information, waste management, ...).
You can also request the Waste Guide 2025 PDF by e-mail from the waste management advisory service (see below) or download it directly at the bottom of the page.
Tips, dates and information
Here you can find out how to separate your waste correctly and when the waste garbage cans are emptied or collected. You will also find interesting news, useful tips and all the information you need about ordering waste garbage cans and the associated fees.
Illegal waste dumping: Danger to people and the environment
To protect people and the environment, the Closed Substance Cycle Waste Management Act stipulates that waste must be disposed of properly. This law is increasingly being violated by illegal waste dumping.
This involves, for example, bulky waste, car tires, household waste or demolition materials that are dumped haphazardly. This is particularly harmful to the environment in the case of so-called hazardous waste such as asbestos, artificial mineral fibers and oil. This unauthorized waste disposal causes considerable damage to soil, plants, animals and water.
From fines to imprisonment
Depending on the type of waste, it is either an administrative offense punishable by a fine of up to 100,000 euros or, in the case of hazardous waste, a criminal offense punishable by a fine or a prison sentence of up to five years.
Illegal waste dumping can be reported to:
City of Erlangen, Office for Environmental Protection and Energy Issues, telephone 09131 - 863363, e-mail: umweltamt@stadt.erlangen.de Erlangen City Police Station, telephone 09131 - 760-0
Biowaste: Valuable raw material for bioenergy and compost
The correct filling of organic waste garbage cans is the focus of the city of Erlangen on several levels. To ensure that biodegradable waste can be optimally recycled into biogas (energy) and compost, a new sticker provides information on what should and should not be put in the bin. You can obtain it free of charge from the waste advisory service at the Office for Environmental Protection and Energy Issues.
In addition to the "Biotonne Deutschland" campaign, which is aimed at all those who want to do better, there will also be an occasional inspection of the garbage cans. In the event of significant misfilling, emptying will be refused and a second sticker will show what was wrong and what needs to be done now.
A contribution to climate protection
The recycler in Strullendorf produces green, renewable and CO2-neutral energy from the clean organic waste in Erlangen's organic waste garbage cans.
CO2-neutral compost
The residual organic matter is processed into fertilizer in the form of compost and compost soil. This closes the cycle completely. The compost can replace a large proportion of peat soil. This protects the climate because the CO2 it contains is not released as peat is not used.
Sustainable electrical energy and heat
The green biogas is used to generate electrical energy for around 8,000 to 9,000 residents. This replaces a high proportion of fossil fuels such as heating oil. The "by-product" heat generated is used by the Erlangen biowaste recycler to heat a large nursery in the immediate vicinity. This saves around 500,000 liters of heating oil per year.
Garden waste, green waste and Erlangen compost
Collection dates for garden waste
Garden waste is collected on four Saturdays in the fall. Employees from the waste management/street cleaning department will collect your garden waste in normal household quantities free of charge at numerous locations throughout the city on the following dates from 10:00 to 15:00: 04., October 11, 18 and 25, 2025. Each location is only served once.
Please take larger quantities of garden waste directly to the composting plant. Free delivery by private households is possible there on the collection Saturdays.
For a flat-rate fee, you can order a 7.7 m3 container for garden waste from the waste management company all year round. Phone 09131 - 86-2015, Fax 09131 - 86-2044
Christmas tree collection
The collection takes place separately from 6:00 a.m. on the day the organic waste garbage cans are emptied. Please remove all tree decorations! Dates 2025: January 13 to 17
Bulky waste
Every household in Erlangen can dispose of bulky waste free of charge. There is a choice between collection at home (once a year) and self-delivery to the Erlangen transfer station.
The Sozialkaufhaus Erlangen(www.sozialkaufhaus-erlangen.de) collects furniture and electrical appliances in good condition free of charge. Telephone: 09131 - 86 4500
The Umsonstladen on Hauptstraße 84 wants to show a completely different side of consumption with its exchange concept and offer a sustainable alternative to the throwaway society.(Erlangen Umsonstladen)
Disposal of special waste
Batteries
Batteries and rechargeable batteries often still contain toxic substances. This is why they must not be disposed of with household waste, but must be returned to the retailer. In all stores that sell batteries, you will find a collection container for free return. Also in the town hall and in the entrance area of the small town hall at Schuhstraße 40 as well as at the Erlangen transfer station.
If you buy a new starter battery for your car, you will have to pay a deposit of 7.50 euros if you do not return an old one.
CDs/DVDs/Blu-rays: Disposal via the recyclables collection containers at specialist retailers. More information
Emulsion paints: Disposal via the residual waste garbage can (allow to dry out)
Compressed gas cylinders: Recipients: manufacturers and distributors
Wood preservatives and paint residues (dried up): Disposal via the residual waste bin
Frying fat and cooking oil: Disposal via the green collection machines in the city area and at the Erlangen transfer station
Ammunition and explosive devices: Please contact the police. Telephone 09131 - 760-0
Animal cadavers: Collector: Zweckverband Tierkörperbeseitigung Nordbayern. More information
Electrical and electronic waste, energy-saving lamps and fluorescent tubes
According to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), all discarded electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and recycled separately. More information.
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste includes, for example, paint or asbestos. Under no circumstances may it be disposed of with residual waste or recyclables. Hazardous waste contains harmful substances that must be collected and disposed of separately. It must also not be left unattended at the roadside! Please leave the hazardous waste in the original containers and do not mix the different materials.
Drop off at the collection point for hazardous waste at the Erlangen transfer station
In addition to electrical appliances and recyclable materials, you can also deliver your hazardous waste (maximum 20 liters per fraction) free of charge.
Waste oil
The term used oil includes not only engine oils, but also lubricating oils, grinding oils and hydraulic oils, for example. This waste must not be disposed of in the sewage system. Disposal: All dealers who sell oils are obliged to take back the same amount of used oil free of charge. When you buy engine oil, you will receive a receipt (keep it in a safe place) for the return of the same quantity of used oil. Used oil in normal household quantities can also be disposed of at the Erlangen transfer station (maximum 20 liters). More information
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00, Saturday 08:00-14:00
Acceptance point for hazardous waste (free of charge).
Note: No acceptance on Monday and Tuesday
Acceptance of asbestos during all opening hours
Last admission 15 minutes before the end of the respective opening hours!
GGFA: Used furniture, electrical and electronic appliances in good condition can be collected free of charge from the GGFA social department store following an on-site assessment. They are also available there at low prices for anyone interested.
Erlangen give-away and exchange market: Here you can give away, exchange or find used items quickly and easily.
Repair Café Erlangen: At the Repair Café, volunteers with a passion for technology help with fault diagnosis, repairs and spare parts procurement.
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Our waste calendar - here you can find out all the current collection dates in your street. You can also use the waste calendar to register bulky waste or search for the locations of used clothing, glass containers etc.
You can find the ABC of waste in our Erlangen waste calendar. Sorted alphabetically, you will find everything that is important, for example collection dates, yellow bags, bulky waste and waste campaigns.
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In the Stattplan you will find fair and sustainable places in Erlangen city center. Clearly grouped, you can find retailers with fair trade products, repair options, packaging arms, etc.
