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Waste, garbage & recycling

Much of what ends up as waste can be recycled. The prerequisite for this is consistent waste separation. You can find out everything else you need to know about waste & recycling in Erlangen on this page.

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Waste; disposal

Waste disposal is carried out by the administrative districts and independent cities for their area.

Important services A-Z

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Service, Online service, Bulky waste, Waste, Garbage, Collection dates, Waste calendar, Waste ABC, Street cleaning, Garbage, Scrap, Electric, Rubble, Waste charges, Materials, Electronic waste, Second-hand, Gift exchange

Bulky waste; registration

Every household in Erlangen has the opportunity to have their bulky waste collected directly from their home once a year. In addition, private households can deliver their bulky waste in normal household quantities directly to the waste transfer station free of charge.
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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.

Commercial waste - separation
Demolition, Waste, Building, Leaflet, Circulation, Building rubble, Recycling

Circular economy; environmental protection Construction and demolition waste

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Reusable diapers; promotion

The city of Erlangen subsidizes the purchase of new and used cloth diaper systems (overpants, cloth diapers, washable inserts, diaper fleece) once with 25 percent of the invoice amount, ErlangenPass holders receive 50 percent. The maximum subsidy is 200 euros per child.
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Waste concept for events

No mountains of waste due to disposable packaging at Erlangen events. So please avoid waste and thus conserve resources.

Waste & recycling - your contribution to climate protection

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"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.

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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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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.

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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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Garbage, Organic waste, Waste, Biowaste, Organic waste garbage can, Garden waste, Compost, Composting, Green waste, Green waste, Green waste, Garden waste campaign, Garden waste campaigns, Erlangen compost, Recycling, Green garbage can

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.

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ReCup

Food and drinks to go - without disposable waste. Available in many Erlangen cafés, bakeries and restaurants.

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Reusable food and drinks

Restaurateurs must also offer takeaway food and drinks in reusable packaging from January 1, 2023.

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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.

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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Garbage, Compost, Green waste, Material yard, Recycling, Erlangen compost, Garden waste, Garden waste, Garden waste campaign, Green waste, Humus

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!

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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

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Garbage, Recycling, Environment, Bulky waste, Yellow garbage can, Yellow bag, Paper waste, Waste ABC, Waste calendar, Waste garbage cans, Waste garbage cans, Residual waste garbage cans

Waste guide 2025

It offers dates for waste collection and provides information on ordering waste garbage cans and containers as well as opening hours.

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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.

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Waste concept for events

No mountains of waste due to disposable packaging at Erlangen events. So please avoid waste and thus conserve resources.

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Electronic waste, Small electrical appliances, Large electrical appliances, Electrical appliances, Collection container, Container, Garbage, Waste, Environment, Climate protection, Climate awakening, Climate awakening, Environmental protection, Energy saving lamps, Coffee machines, Bulky waste, Waste transfer station, Waste transfer station, Social department store, Exchange market, Energy consulting, Climate emergency, Residual waste garbage can, Waste garbage can, Waste garbage can, Sustainability, recycle, Recycling

Dispose of electrical appliances correctly

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

Green plastic bottles for the used grease collection

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.

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