polyurethane foam
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Wear gloves and avoid inhaling fumes. Take the foam to a special waste collection point.
Sonderabfall (special waste)Why
- Expanding foam contains chemical additives and must not be disposed of in the general waste bin or Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- It is not recyclable and is classified as hazardous waste.
- It must be taken to a special waste collection point.
Some local authorities allow fully hardened expanding foam in the general waste bin, but most require it to be disposed of as special waste.
varies by municipalityBefore you throw it away
- Allow the expanding foam to fully harden.
- Package the hardened material in a sealed container.