metal (scrap)
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Be careful of sharp edges, wear gloves if necessary.
Wertstoffhof (recycling centre)Why
- Metal scrap does not belong in the residual waste or Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- It is collected at the Wertstoffhof or a metal collection point.
- This allows the metal to be melted down and recycled.
Some local authorities accept small metal scrap in the Wertstofftonne (recycling bin), others only at the Wertstoffhof.
varies by local authoritiesBefore you throw it away
- Remove non-metallic parts (plastic, wood).
- Rinse off any heavy soiling if necessary.
- Take the scrap to the nearest collection point or Wertstoffhof.
What you can make from it
garden or workshop organiser
- Clean the metal parts thoroughly.
- Cut or bend them into brackets.
- Fix them to a wall or frame.
garden sculpture
- Collect larger pieces of metal.
- Remove sharp edges and screw them together.
- Paint or patina the sculpture as desired.