Blue
Local sorting guide
Berlin, Germany bin colours.
Use the colour, printed label and scope together. The guide below does not replace address-specific collection schedules.
Quick sorting reference
What goes in each colour
Yellow
Lightweight packaging
Plastic, metal and composite packagingBerlin systemBrown
Biowaste
Accepted organic kitchen wasteBerlin systemBlack / grey
Residual waste
Non-recyclable household wasteBerlin systemWhite / green / brown
Glass by colour
Clear, green and brown bottle glass in matching banksBerlin bring banksAlways read the label on the actual container. Colours are not globally standardised.
Before using a coloured bin or bag
- Confirm that the guide applies to your municipality, neighbourhood or operator.
- Read the label on the container and check the accepted product format.
- Keep batteries, electronics, chemicals and other special waste out of ordinary household streams.