plastic frames and glass lenses
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Caution, sharp edges
Sondermüll (special waste)Why
- Glasses are treated as special waste and must be taken to a collection point.
Before you throw it away
- Pack the glasses in a sturdy bag or box.
- Take them to the nearest special waste collection point or Wertstoffhof (recycling centre).
What you can make from it
Glasses frame as a plant hanger
- Clean the frame thoroughly.
- Drill a small hole in the arm.
- Attach a thread or wire and hang a plant from it.
Lenses as a magnifying glass
- Clean the lenses thoroughly.
- Secure the lens in a small wooden or cardboard frame.
- Use the finished magnifying glass for craft work.