wood, metal or plastic
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Ladders are bulky items and do not belong in the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- Dispose of them via Sperrmüll collection or at a Wertstoffhof (recycling centre).
- Metal and plastic parts can be recycled there.
Before you throw it away
- Dismantle the ladder if possible to reduce its size.
- Remove loose parts and clean briefly.
What you can make from it
garden step frame
- Clean the ladder thoroughly.
- Paint it with weatherproof paint.
- Set it up as a step or frame in the garden.
vertical plant holder
- Cut the rungs to the desired length.
- Attach them to a wall or post.
- Use the spaces for climbing plants.