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Disposal / Recycling

Our packaging are usually labeled with a recycling code. This code provides information about the material used and enables clear assignment to the appropriate disposal route.

General information on the disposal of packaging

For optimum recycling, it is important to separate and dispose of packaging correctly.

Please observe the following basic rules:

  • Empty packaging as completely as possible
  • Separate different materials from each other
  • Remove components that are not part of the main material before disposal (e.g. adhesive tape, labels, films or document pockets)
  • Dispose of packaging according to its material in the designated collection systems

By separating your waste correctly, you can make an important contribution to the high-quality recycling of materials.

Please also note the applicable local disposal regulations. In case of doubt, please contact the responsible waste disposal company or the municipal recycling center.

Disposal of typical shipping packaging

Shipping carton (corrugated cardboard - PAP 20)

  • Disposal: Waste paper collection
  • Note: Remove adhesive tapes, labels, foils and document pockets if possible

Paper padding / filling material (PAP 22)

  • Disposal: Waste paper collection
  • Note: Only dispose of clean paper in waste paper

Plastic shipping bags (e.g. LDPE - PE-LD 04)

  • Disposal: Plastic collection (if available)
  • Note: Dispose of packaging as clean and empty as possible. Do not dispose of in waste paper!

Bubble wrap (LDPE - PE-LD 04)

  • Disposal: Plastic collection
  • Note: Do not dispose of with paper!

Document pouches (plastic, e.g. PE)

  • Disposal: Plastic collection
  • Note: Separate from cardboard before disposal. Do not dispose of in waste paper!

Adhesive tape

  • Depending on the material:
    • Plastic adhesive tape → Plastic collection (if recyclable film)
    • Adhesive paper tape → Waste paper
  • Note: Always remove the plastic adhesive tape from the box if possible
Our recycling traffic light shows you at a glance how well different packaging materials can be recycled:

Green

Materials that are highly recyclable and can be reliably processed in the standard collection systems (e.g. PET, glass, cardboard, aluminum).

Yellow

Materials that can only be recycled to a limited extent or are not collected everywhere. Special care must be taken when disposing of them.

Red

Materials that can hardly or not at all be recycled. These belong in the garbage and should be avoided wherever possible.

Good recyclability

  • PET (01)
  • HDPE (02)
  • LDPE (04)
  • PP (05)
  • Paper / cardboard (PAP20)
  • Paper / cardboard (PAP21)
  • Paper / cardboard (PAP22)
  • Glass (GL70)
  • Glass (GL71)
  • Glass (GL72)
  • Aluminum (41)
  • Ferrous metals (40)
  • Wood (FOR50-54, depending on condition)

Limited recyclability

  • Polystyrene PS (06)
  • Textiles (TEX60)
  • Textiles (TEX61)
  • - Composite materials with recycling option (e.g. milk cartons, C/*80)

Hardly or not recyclable

  • PVC (03)
  • "Other Plastics" (07)
  • Most composite materials (C/*81-98)
To make it easier for you to feed the correct material stream, we have created an overview below with the most common recycling codes, material descriptions and the corresponding disposal instructions.

Recycling codes, materials and disposal instructions

Recycling codeMaterial descriptionDisposal instructions
ALU41AluminumAdd to the aluminum collection
FE40Ferrous metalsIn the metal collection
*ALUAluminum in generalAluminum collection
*FEIron/tinplateMetal collection
FOR50Wood in generalWood collection or multiple use
FOR51Plywood / wood-based materialsWood collection or thermal utilization
*FORWood (pallets, crates)Wood collection or reuse
GL70Glass, colorlessGlass collection, flint glass
GL71Green glassGlass collection, green glass
GL72Amber glassGlass collection, amber glass
*GLGlass in generalGlass collection, separated by color
PET01PETPET collection
PE-HD02High-density polyethylenePlastic collection or collection point
PE-LD04Low-density polyethylenePlastic collection or garbage
PP05PolypropylenePlastic collection or garbage
PS06PolystyreneMostly sweepings or special promotions
PVC03Polyvinyl chlorideDifficult to recycle → garbage
O07Other plasticsMostly not recyclable → garbage
*PETPET in generalPET collection
*PE-HDHDPEPlastic collection
*PE-LDLDPEPlastic collection
*PPPolypropylenePlastic collection
*PSPolystyreneRefuse
*PVCPVCRefuse
*OOther plasticsRefuse
PAP20Cardboard boxWaste paper/cardboard collection
PAP21Other papersWaste paper collection
PAP22Packaging paperWaste paper collection
*PAPPaper/cardboard in generalPaper or cardboard collection
C/*80Composite paperRefuse or specialized collection
C/*81Composite material aluminumRefuse
C/*82Composite plasticRefuse
C/*83Composite materialRefuse
C/*84Composite materialRefuse
C/*85Composite materialRefuse
C/*90Composite materialRefuse
C/*91Composite materialRefuse
C/*92Composite materialRefuse
C/*93Composite materialRefuse
C/*94Composite materialRefuse
C/*95Composite materialRefuse
C/*96Composite materialRefuse
C/*97Composite materialRefuse
C/*98Composite materialRefuse
TEX60Textiles in generalTextile collection
TEX61Natural textilesTextile collection
*TEXTextiles in generalTextile collection
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