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photos disposal in Germany

In short: Restmülltonne (residual waste bin). Photos often have a glossy coating that contaminates waste paper.

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Confidence: depends on your area · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Restmülltonne (residual waste bin)

Why

  • Photos often have a glossy coating that contaminates waste paper.
  • Therefore, they belong in the residual waste bin and not in the waste paper bin.

Before you throw it away

  • Remove photos from frames if necessary
  • Place in the residual waste bin

What you can make from it

create a collagephoto paper, glue, frame1-2 hours
  • Choose photos you want to combine.
  • Cut them to size and arrange them on a base.
  • Glue them down and frame the collage.
make a bookmarkphoto paper, laminating sheet, hole punch, string30 minutes
  • Cut the photos to the desired size.
  • Laminate them for durability.
  • Punch a hole at the top and thread a string through.

Rules depend on your municipality. Ask RecycleAI for your town.

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