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Catalogues disposal in Germany

In short: Blaue Tonne (blue bin). Catalogues are mostly made of paper.

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Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Blaue Tonne (blue bin)

Why

  • Catalogues are mostly made of paper.
  • Paper belongs in the blue bin.
  • Remove any plastic windows or staples before disposal.

Before you throw it away

  • Remove plastic windows and staples, if present.

What you can make from it

Pin boardPaper, cork30 minutes
  • Cut catalogue pages and glue them onto a cork board.
  • Decorate with string or a frame.
Wrapping paperPaper10 minutes
  • Use catalogue pages as wrapping paper.
  • Decorate with a ribbon or bow.

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