glass
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Baby food jars made of glass are considered container glass as they were used to package food, so they belong in the Altglas-Container.
- Separate by colour: clear glass goes in the white glass bin, coloured glass goes in the brown or green glass bin.
- The metal lid should be disposed of separately in the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
Before you throw it away
- Remove the lid and dispose of it separately, if possible.
What you can make from it
Spice container
- Clean the jar thoroughly.
- Fill it with spices or other small items.
- Label the jar with its contents.
Candle holder
- Clean the jar thoroughly.
- Pour melted wax into the jar.
- Add a wick and let the wax set.