Order a yellow recycling bin
Order or exchange a recycling bin (yellow bin/yellow bag) for packaging waste from your local waste management company.
How to proceed
- 1
Use the waste management agency's online form
Please provide your address and the desired bin size.
- 2
Wait for delivery/installation
This is carried out by the contracted waste management company.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Ordered the wrong bin size for the household size
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Households and property owners who do not yet have a recycling bin or whose bin is too small.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Ordered the wrong bin size for the household size
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.