plastic, filter fleece
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- FFP2 masks are contaminated and cannot be recycled.
- They belong in the residual waste bin.
- They do not contain any recyclable plastics accepted in the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
Some local authorities collect used masks separately, check with your local waste disposal service.
varies by municipalityBefore you throw it away
- Remove the metal nose clip and take it to the Wertstoffhof (recycling centre), put the rest of the mask in the residual waste bin.