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Information about glass recycling containers in Frankfurt am Main

The most important information about glass recycling containers in Frankfurt am Main:

  • The collection, sorting, and recycling of waste glass is carried out nationwide through a privately organized and independently financed disposal system.
  • The system operator has commissioned REMONDIS SE & Co. KG to provide and empty the waste glass containers.
  • The blue waste glass containers are located throughout the city in central, easily accessible locations.
  • The waste glass containers are usually emptied every 14 days; if necessary, more frequently.

Please be considerate of your fellow citizens and only dispose of glass waste on working days between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thank you very much.

Altglascontainer der FES-Gruppe in Frankfurt am Main

What can be put in?

Used glass packaging separated by colour: white, green and brown; please always put blue or coloured glass with the green glass. It is not necessary to remove the lids.

  • Beverage bottles,
  • ketchup bottles,
  • medicine bottles,
  • Lidded jars such as jam jars,
  • cream jars,
  • perfume bottles.

What is not allowed?

  • Flat glass such as mirrors and panes,
  • drinking glasses and flower vases,
  • porcelain and ceramics,
  • Light bulbs of any kind,
  • heavily soiled glass.