metal and plastic
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Bicycles don’t fit in general waste or Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin)
- They belong to bulky waste or should be returned to a Wertstoffhof (recycling centre)
- Metal is recycled there
Bulky waste collection varies by municipality, e.g. via special collection dates or free drop-off at the Wertstoffhof (recycling centre)
varies by municipalityBefore you throw it away
- If necessary, remove the battery from e-bikes and take it to a collection point
- Empty the basket and remove any dirt
- Leave the bicycle out for collection or take it to your nearest Wertstoffhof (recycling centre)
What you can make from it
garden hangers from the frame
- Clean the frame thoroughly
- Cut it into suitable pieces
- Attach the pieces to a sturdy support
- Use the hangers to hang plants
bicycle chain keyring
- Remove the chain from the bicycle
- Cut off a short piece
- Bend it into a ring
- Attach a keyring