cardboard
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Clean and dry cardboard rolls go in the paper bin.
- They are recycled along with other paper and cardboard.
In some municipalities there is a separate cardboard collection bin.
varies by municipalityBefore you throw it away
- Break up to save space.
What you can make from it
Pen or cable holder
- Cut the roll to the desired height.
- Decorate it as you like with paint or tape.
- Use it as a holder for pens or cables.
Plant pot for seedlings
- Fill the roll with soil.
- Plant seeds and place it in a sunny spot.
- Plant the roll in the garden later when the plant is bigger.