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Disposing of: Aluminium foil & trays

Aluminium foil and trays go in the yellow bin – roughly cleaned of food. Crumple small pieces into a ball so they are sorted out better.

01 Where it goes

  1. 01 · RECOMMENDEDYellow bin / bagFor packaging made of plastic, metal and composites.

03 Good to know

Give things a second life

Furniture and appliances that still work are welcome at social department stores, swap groups or classified ads – it saves fees and resources.

05 Disposing of Aluminium foil & trays in your city

? FAQ: Aluminium foil & trays

Q01Where do I take Aluminium foil & trays in Germany?

Aluminium foil and trays go in the yellow bin – roughly cleaned of food. Crumple small pieces into a ball so they are sorted out better.

Q02Does disposing of Aluminium foil & trays cost anything?

It depends on your city: many offer free bulky-waste pickups or free drop-off at the recycling centre up to a certain amount. Check your city page for the exact fees.