canned food can disposal in Germany

Why

• Canned food cans are metal packaging and belong in the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin), the Gelber Sack or the Wertstofftonne.
• The Packaging Act stipulates that sales packaging must be fed into the dual system.
• Cans should be emptied and rinsed before disposal.

Before you throw it away

• Empty the can
• Rinse with water
• Optional: crush to save space

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