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Waste; disposal

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

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Procedure details

The administrative districts and independent cities in Bavaria are responsible for waste disposal in their area. If you have any questions about the disposal facilities (location, opening hours, etc.) or the disposal fees, please contact your district or city.

Many types of waste are collected separately as recyclables. What these are in detail, how they are collected and what ultimately belongs to residual waste is regulated in the Recycling Management Act (KrWG) and in the municipal waste statutes.

The waste advisory services of the municipalities (districts, independent cities) or waste associations can provide information on this. These are responsible for waste disposal within the framework of waste legislation and provide collection and delivery systems. The focus here is on measures to support material recycling.

  • Collection systems include waste collection, the yellow garbage can, the paper and green waste/biodegradable waste garbage can and the yellow bag, if it is collected.
  • Bring systems are recycling islands (especially for glass, metal, textiles) and recycling centers.

The more convenient collection is for the citizen, i.e. closer to the household, the greater the collection volume. The greater the individual's knowledge of correct separation and awareness of this responsibility, the purer the collection as a prerequisite for high-quality recycling.

You are registered at your place of residence.

Most of the responsible authorities issue waste calendars. These contain the collection dates and types of collection.

The costs are based on the municipal fee statutes.

Waste disposal usually takes place on specific dates.

  • Waste disposal; application for a municipal subsidy
    Municipalities and district authorities can grant a subsidy for the disposal of certain waste (e.g. diaper disposal) or for the avoidance of certain waste (e.g. subsidy for the purchase of reusable diapers or the purchase of a composter).
  • Waste disposal; consulting
    The administrative districts and independent cities are generally responsible for waste disposal in Bavaria. They offer information on waste disposal for citizens and businesses.
  • Waste disposal; participation of the municipality

    Districts can transfer individual waste disposal tasks to the municipalities belonging to the district. The municipalities belonging to the district support the district in carrying out recycling measures on their territory.

  • Waste fees; payment
    Fees are charged for the disposal of waste. The person liable for the fee is the person who uses the waste disposal facilities of the district or the independent city.
  • Waste guide Bavaria; Information system

    The online application "Abfallratgeber Bayern" provides private households and companies with comprehensive information on the handling and disposal of waste.

Status: 08.04.2025
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