Plastic or metal
Confidence: depends on your area · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Crutches are made of mixed materials and are not accepted in the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- They do not contain hazardous substances, so they belong in the residual waste bin.
- In many municipalities, they can also be disposed of with bulky waste.
Some municipalities accept crutches as bulky waste or at special waste collection points.
varies by MunicipalityBefore you throw it away
- Remove padding from crutches and clean off any coarse dirt.
What you can make from it
DIY shelf support
- Use crutches as supports for a shelf board.
- Cut the board to size and attach it to the crutches.
Plant support in the garden
- Set up crutches in the garden as a support for climbing plants.
- Stretch garden wire between the crutches.