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Information about the paper recycling bin in Frankfurt am Main

The most important information about the waste paper bin in Frankfurt am Main:

  • There is no extra charge for using the paper recycling bin.
  • The paper recycling bins have a gray/black body and a green lid.
  • The paper recycling bin is offered for every property that is connected to the waste disposal service of the city of Frankfurt am Main.
  • The paper recycling bin is emptied every 14 days.
  • The paper recycling bin is available in the sizes 120, 240, 770, as well as 1.1, 2.5, and 5 m³.
  • The size of the paper recycling bin depends on the size of the residual waste bin ( Externer Link zu Calculation of recyclable material ratio).
  • Tenants cannot order paper recycling bins themselves. They must contact the landlord or property manager.
  • Form to change waste bins
Altpapiertonne der FES Frankfurt mit grünem Deckel und Piktogrammaufkleber

What can be put in it?

  • Cardboard and cardboard boxes,
  • newspapers, magazines, catalogues,
  • books and notebooks,

What should not be put in?

  • Heavily soiled paper,
  • coated paper,
  • parchment and sanitary paper, nappies.

If there is too much residual waste in the waste paper bin, the paper can no longer be sorted and processed. The bins will then not be emptied. A special emptying as residual waste must be requested in writing ( application for special emptying).

Volume Dimensions [L / W / H mm] Permissible total weight
120 l 500 / 540 / 80 50 kg
240 l 585 / 725 / 1,140 100 kg
770 l 1,360 / 770 / 1,320 320 kg
1.1 m³ 1,370 / 1,118 / 1,295 440 kg
2.5 m³ 1,300 / 2,250 / 1,552 1,500 kg
5 m³ 2,550 /2,250 / 1,442 1,500 kg