Where does it go? · Bau & Garten
Disposing of: Soil & excavated earth
Depending on the town, small amounts of potting soil may go in the organic bin or residual waste. Recycling centres, soil depots or skip services accept larger amounts of garden soil and excavated earth – usually for a fee and only without foreign material.
01 Where it goes
- 01 · RECOMMENDEDOrganic waste binInto the organic bin without plastic bags.
- 02 Recycling centreDrop it off yourself – opening hours and conditions are on the city page.
02 Tips
- Remove stones, roots and plastic first.
- Clean soil can often be given away via classified ads.
03 Good to know
Recycling centre
At the recycling centre (Wertstoffhof) you drop off bulky waste, electronics, garden waste, wood, metal and more yourself. What's accepted and what it costs is set by the city's waste rules.
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 Soil & excavated earth in your city
? FAQ: Soil & excavated earth
Q01Where do I take Soil & excavated earth in Germany?
Depending on the town, small amounts of potting soil may go in the organic bin or residual waste. Recycling centres, soil depots or skip services accept larger amounts of garden soil and excavated earth – usually for a fee and only without foreign material.
Q02Does disposing of Soil & excavated earth 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.