In Bavaria, the districts and independent cities are generally responsible for waste disposal. You can obtain information on the disposal of various types of household and commercial waste from your district office or city.

As part of the enforcement of state waste legislation, advice is provided on the handling of hazardous waste, the disposal of which is required in accordance with the principles of public welfare.

Among other things, questions regarding the material or thermal recycling of waste are answered, in particular with regard to the disposal of recyclable waste of mineral or vegetable origin. This also includes advice and confirmation of waste recycling measures in the context of the use of secondary building materials.

In the "Bavarian Waste Guide" (see "Related topics") you will find

• Contact persons for your district or city,
• Information on separating recyclables and disposing of residual waste,
• opening hours of the recycling collection points,
• facts and figures on municipal waste management and

learn more about waste avoidance and reuse.

Businesses receive information on operational environmental protection and waste treatment, suitable recycling companies or disposal firms and funding programs. Information on waste management and waste advice can also be found under "Further links".