plastic
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Cut up the card, e.g. with scissors, to prevent misuse.
Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin)Why
- Credit cards are made of plastic and belong in the Gelbe Tonne.
- They don’t contain hazardous materials, so they’re not special waste.
- Cutting them up protects your data.
Some local authorities prefer to take cards as special waste.
varies by local areaBefore you throw it away
- Cut the card into several pieces, especially over the magnetic strip and chip.
What you can make from it
Business card holder
- Cut the card into suitable pieces
- Bend into a small holder
- Fix with glue or a hot glue gun
Mini stamp for craft projects
- Cut a motif into the card
- Moisten the surface
- Use as a stamp for paint