Collection and sorting guidance
Packaging
Lightweight packaging is collected separately; use the BSR item guide for borderline products.
Paper and glass
Paper/cardboard and container glass use dedicated collection systems; glass is separated by colour at public points.
Bio and residual
Organic kitchen waste and non-recyclable residual waste use separate containers where provided.
Bulky and hazardous
Take bulky, electrical and hazardous household waste to an accepted BSR route or recycling centre.
Bin and bag colours
Use the labels and instructions supplied by the local service. The colours below apply only within the scope stated for each stream.
Blue — Paper
Paper and cardboard
Berlin systemYellow — Lightweight packaging
Plastic, metal and composite packaging
Berlin systemBrown — Biowaste
Accepted organic kitchen waste
Berlin systemBlack / grey — Residual waste
Non-recyclable household waste
Berlin systemWhite / green / brown — Glass by colour
Clear, green and brown bottle glass in matching banks
Berlin bring banksBefore you dispose of an item
- Use the BSR Waste ABC for the exact item.
- Check recycling-centre acceptance, access conditions and fees before travelling.
- Choose reuse when an item remains serviceable.