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Waste; disposal
Waste; disposal
Important services A-Z
Bulky waste; registration
Circular economy; commercial waste
The commercial waste advisory service of the city of Erlangen supports all commercial facilities in the city with waste management measures.
Circular economy; environmental protection Construction and demolition waste
Reusable diapers; promotion
Waste concept for events
No mountains of waste due to disposable packaging at Erlangen events. Therefore, please avoid waste and thus conserve resources.
Bulky waste; registration
Circular economy; commercial waste
The commercial waste advisory service of the city of Erlangen supports all commercial facilities in the city with waste management measures.
Circular economy; environmental protection Construction and demolition waste
Reusable diapers; promotion
Waste concept for events
No mountains of waste due to disposable packaging at Erlangen events. Therefore, please avoid waste and thus conserve resources.
Waste & recycling - your contribution to climate protection
"I do it"-Your fag. Your responsibility. Our Erlangen.
To alleviate the problem of cigarette butts carelessly thrown into the environment, the city of Erlangen is distributing free take-away ashtrays as part of the "I do it" campaign.
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.
Dispose of electrical appliances correctly
Dispose of your old electrical appliances correctly and do your bit for the environment and climate protection. Collection containers for the disposal of small electrical appliances are available at 69 locations. Larger appliances can be disposed of with bulky waste or at the waste transfer station at the harbor. You can dispose of appliances that are still in working order at Erlangen's give-away exchange or social department store, for example.
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.
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 medicines correctly and make your contribution to environmental and climate protection.
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.
Organic waste, garden waste & organic waste garbage can
Information on organic waste garbage cans and ordering, handling garden waste and our annual garden waste campaigns as well as ordering containers for garden waste. Dispose of your organic and garden waste correctly and make your contribution to environmental and climate protection.
ReCup
Food and drinks to go - without disposable waste. Available in many Erlangen cafés, bakeries and restaurants.
Reusable food and drinks
Restaurateurs must also offer takeaway food and drinks in reusable packaging from January 1, 2023.
Stattplan Erlangen - the fair city map
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.
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.
Yellow bag & yellow garbage can - disposing of plastic waste correctly
All information on correct disposal & collection points or ordering yellow bags and garbage cans. Dispose of and recycle your plastic waste correctly and make your contribution to environmental and climate protection.
"I do it"-Your fag. Your responsibility. Our Erlangen.
To alleviate the problem of cigarette butts carelessly thrown into the environment, the city of Erlangen is distributing free take-away ashtrays as part of the "I do it" campaign.
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.
Dispose of electrical appliances correctly
Dispose of your old electrical appliances correctly and do your bit for the environment and climate protection. Collection containers for the disposal of small electrical appliances are available at 69 locations. Larger appliances can be disposed of with bulky waste or at the waste transfer station at the harbor. You can dispose of appliances that are still in working order at Erlangen's give-away exchange or social department store, for example.
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.
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 medicines correctly and make your contribution to environmental and climate protection.
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.
Organic waste, garden waste & organic waste garbage can
Information on organic waste garbage cans and ordering, handling garden waste and our annual garden waste campaigns as well as ordering containers for garden waste. Dispose of your organic and garden waste correctly and make your contribution to environmental and climate protection.
ReCup
Food and drinks to go - without disposable waste. Available in many Erlangen cafés, bakeries and restaurants.
Reusable food and drinks
Restaurateurs must also offer takeaway food and drinks in reusable packaging from January 1, 2023.
Stattplan Erlangen - the fair city map
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.
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.
Yellow bag & yellow garbage can - disposing of plastic waste correctly
All information on correct disposal & collection points or ordering yellow bags and garbage cans. Dispose of and recycle your plastic waste correctly and make your contribution to environmental and climate protection.
Important Erlangen facilities
Energy consulting - Erlanger Stadtwerke
Are you planning to buy a new electrical appliance? Get advice before you buy! At the Energy Advice Center (EBZ) of Erlanger Stadtwerke you can find out which appliances have the lowest energy and water consumption.
Erlangen give-away and exchange market
You can post an ad online in the Erlangen Gift and Exchange Market to give away your device or exchange it for another item. The contact between sellers and interested parties is made by telephone from private to private. Would you like to exchange an appliance? Simply enter the item you wish to exchange in the text field.
Frauenaurach composting plant
Deliver your garden waste directly to us. The offer also includes the sale of the quality product "Erlanger Kompost" from our own production. This compost is made exclusively from delivered garden waste. Your garden will be delighted!
Waste transfer station at the port
The waste transfer station at the port belongs to the ZVA (Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft Erlangen/Erlangen-Höchstadt). The special-purpose association under public law collects all waste for recycling/disposal as well as special waste, such as electrical appliances.
Energy consulting - Erlanger Stadtwerke
Are you planning to buy a new electrical appliance? Get advice before you buy! At the Energy Advice Center (EBZ) of Erlanger Stadtwerke you can find out which appliances have the lowest energy and water consumption.
Erlangen give-away and exchange market
You can post an ad online in the Erlangen Gift and Exchange Market to give away your device or exchange it for another item. The contact between sellers and interested parties is made by telephone from private to private. Would you like to exchange an appliance? Simply enter the item you wish to exchange in the text field.
Frauenaurach composting plant
Deliver your garden waste directly to us. The offer also includes the sale of the quality product "Erlanger Kompost" from our own production. This compost is made exclusively from delivered garden waste. Your garden will be delighted!
Waste transfer station at the port
The waste transfer station at the port belongs to the ZVA (Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft Erlangen/Erlangen-Höchstadt). The special-purpose association under public law collects all waste for recycling/disposal as well as special waste, such as electrical appliances.
Latest news
Waste concept for events
No mountains of waste due to disposable packaging at Erlangen events. Therefore, please avoid waste and thus conserve resources.
Waste grease collection receives funding
Biodiesel from used fat: The cities of Erlangen and Fürth collect used cooking oil using green collection bottles and collection machines to produce biodiesel.
"I do it"-Your fag. Your responsibility. Our Erlangen.
To alleviate the problem of cigarette butts carelessly thrown into the environment, the city of Erlangen is distributing free take-away ashtrays as part of the "I do it" campaign.
Special purpose association for hazardous waste disposal
Articles of Association of the Zweckverband Sondermüll-Entsorgung Mittelfranken of 26.02.2004 as amended on 31.03.2011
Waste guide 2024
It offers dates for waste collection and provides information on ordering waste garbage cans and containers as well as opening hours.
Waste concept for events
No mountains of waste due to disposable packaging at Erlangen events. Therefore, please avoid waste and thus conserve resources.
Waste grease collection receives funding
Biodiesel from used fat: The cities of Erlangen and Fürth collect used cooking oil using green collection bottles and collection machines to produce biodiesel.
"I do it"-Your fag. Your responsibility. Our Erlangen.
To alleviate the problem of cigarette butts carelessly thrown into the environment, the city of Erlangen is distributing free take-away ashtrays as part of the "I do it" campaign.
Special purpose association for hazardous waste disposal
Articles of Association of the Zweckverband Sondermüll-Entsorgung Mittelfranken of 26.02.2004 as amended on 31.03.2011
Waste guide 2024
It offers dates for waste collection and provides information on ordering waste garbage cans and containers as well as opening hours.