cotton, plastic or organic material
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Tampons are hygiene products and cannot be recycled
- They do not belong in the toilet or sewage system
- Residual waste is the safest disposal for these products
Some local authorities offer special systems for hygiene waste
varies by local authorityBefore you throw it away
- Remove tampon from applicator
- Wrap in toilet paper or pack in a small bag
- Dispose of in residual waste