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Vacuum cleaner bag disposal in Germany

In short: Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin). Vacuum cleaner bags are usually made of mixed material that can be recycled in the Gelbe Tonne

mixed material (paper/plastic)

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

Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin)

Why

Vacuum cleaner bags are usually made of mixed material that can be recycled in the Gelbe Tonne

Before you throw it away

Remove the bag from the vacuum cleaner
If possible, remove coarse dirt
Place the bag in the Gelbe Tonne

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