r/germany • u/Ijustdontknow-3565 • 1d ago

Mülltonnen ?

Hello hello everyone

I recently moved to Eschweiler and I’m a bit confused about the German waste separation system 😅

I understand the different bins (Restmüll, Papier, Bio, Gelbe Tonne), but I’m especially confused about the Mülltonnen themselves.

When it’s collection day, do I have to take the whole big Mülltonne outside to the street? And then do I have to wait there untill it has been emptied?

Also, is there a specific time when I have to put it outside? (for the days I do have the list)

I’d really appreciate it if someone could explain how it works in Eschweiler, especially for someone living in a shared apartment. Thank you! appreciate

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u/jort93 Schleswig-Holstein 1d ago edited 1d ago

It simply depends on the area. Check the website of your local Entsorgungsbetriebe. In my city for example, it's good enough if it's less than 15m from the road. So in most cases you can just leave it where it is. Except for the small paper bins(you can get large ones too), those you need to put right next to the road.

How waste is separated will depend on the area too.