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Receipt disposal in Germany

In short: Restmülltonne (residual waste bin). You can't put the receipt in the paper bin because it's made of thermal paper.

Thermal paper

Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026

Restmülltonne (residual waste bin)

Why

You can't put the receipt in the paper bin because it's made of thermal paper.
Thermal paper contains chemicals like BPA, which interfere with paper recycling.
Therefore, it belongs in the residual waste bin.

Some municipalities have special collections for thermal paper or accept it in the paper bin. Check with your local waste disposal service.

varies by municipality

Rules depend on your municipality. Ask RecycleAI for your town.