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Tea light holder disposal in Germany

In short: Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin). Tea light holders are usually made of aluminium or tinplate and are considered metal packaging.

Aluminium
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin)

Why

  • Tea light holders are usually made of aluminium or tinplate and are considered metal packaging.
  • Metal packaging belongs in the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin), Gelber Sack (yellow bag), or Wertstofftonne (recycling bin).

In some communities, the Gelber Sack (yellow bag) system or a Wertstofftonne (recycling bin) is used instead of the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).

varies by Collection system (Gelbe Tonne, Gelber Sack, Wertstofftonne)

Before you throw it away

  • Empty the holder of any wax residue (if necessary, rinse briefly with warm water).
  • Allow to dry before placing in the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).

What you can make from it

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