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Adhesive residues can be handed over to the hazardous waste collection vehicle every three months. The appointments are announced e.g. on the Intranet and via the TechnikNews information service (German only).

Please note that the collection service is only for materials, which have not come from laboratory operations. Hazardous laboratory chemicals must be disposed of via the central chemicals storeroom (ZCL) (German only).

Aluminium foil and packaging belong in the yellow recycling bin. 

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Yellow recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Aluminium foil and packaging belong in the yellow recycling bin. 

Please separate the lids of yoghurt pots from the plastic packaging, as they need to be recycled separately.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Yellow recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

This belongs in the residual waste as long as it does not include any other hazardous waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Household batteries do not belong in the residual waste and can be handed in at all post rooms or alternatively at the central chemicals storeroom (building 26.34) during opening times.

Faulty or swollen lithium-ion batteries can be disposed of securely in the central chemicals storeroom. If you find a battery in such a condition, please contact the service hotline on extension -14034 or send a mail to zcl@hhu.de. Outside the opening times of the central chemicals storeroom, please contact the Occupational and Environmental Safety Unit (SAUS).

Borosilicate glass can be disposed of in a separate glass container located between buildings 26.42 and 26.43.

Please only put clean glass free of residues into the container and remove any hazardous substance labels or make them unrecognisable beforehand.

Bottle caps belong in the yellow recycling bin.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Yellow recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Bubble wrap belongs in the yellow recycling bin.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Yellow recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Please report bulky waste to the Work Order Centre (auftragszentrale@hhu.de; tel.: extension -14444) – the materials will be gathered and disposed of separately.

Leaving waste next to the containers is strictly prohibited and will be prosecuted.

Carbon/copy paper belongs in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Carbon/copy paper belongs in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Cardboard boxes belong in the paper recycling bin.

Individuals are responsible for disposing of large boxes in the paper/cardboard/cardboard packaging recycling container (see university map) themselves. Boxes must be broken up into pieces and any filling materials such as polystyrene or films must be removed. There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

These can be disposed of in a separate glass container located between buildings 26.42 and 26.43.

Please only put clean chemical bottles free of residues into the container and remove any hazardous substance labels or make them unrecognisable beforehand.

Small quantities of china can be put in the residual waste.

Films and clear plastic pockets belong in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Carbon/copy paper belongs in the residual waste. 

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Documents containing personal data must be made unrecognisable before disposal in the paper recycling bin. 

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Additional paper recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Lightweight packaging (empty packaging made of metal, plastic and composites) belongs in the yellow recycling bin.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Yellow recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Old electrical and electronic devices must be de-registered from the inventory by the Asset Accounting department before disposal. Manageable quantities and sizes can be disposed of at the technical depot via the Facility Management Division, subject to agreement. Large devices can be collected directly, subject to agreement with the Work Order Centre.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that electrical/electronic devices from laboratories are free of any residues of hazardous substances before disposal. A completed decontamination certificate is also required for larger laboratory devices. Please contact the Waste Disposal Team via entsorgung(at)hhu.deto obtain this certificate.

The lightbulbs can be handed over to the hazardous waste collection vehicle every three months. The appointments are announced e.g. on the Intranet and via the TechnikNews information service (German only). 

Envelopes with plastic padding material belong in the residual waste.

If it is possible to separate the various materials completely in individual cases, the paper envelope can be put in the paper recycling bin and the bubble wrap in the yellow recycling bin. Separate bubble wrap counts as packaging and should always be disposed of in the yellow recycling bin.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Yellow recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Films and clear plastic pockets belong in the residual waste. 

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Folders made of cardboard or plastic belong in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Please contact the Work Order Centre (auftragszentrale@hhu.de; tel.: extension -14444) to arrange collection of furniture that is no longer needed. The Work Order Centre coordinates collection rounds on campus.

Basic printed gift wrap belongs in the paper recycling bin. Coated gift wrap or paper with appliqué designs belongs in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Additional paper recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Glass packaging belongs in the bottle banks.- Please do not dispose of glass in the residual waste, as it can be recycled indefinitely when separated correctly.

There are currently three sets of bottle banks on campus: by building 16.11, by building 23-03 and behind the library. There are also bottle banks (which do not belong to HHU) by the Studierendenwerk building 27.21, at the Botanical Garden and at various locations around the University Hospital premises. These can be used by everyone. You can find an overview here.

Household detergents can be handed over to the hazardous waste collection vehicle every three months. The appointments are announced e.g. on the Intranet and via the TechnikNews information service (German only).

Please also observe the information on the label.- Please note that the collection service is only for materials, which have not come from laboratory operations. Hazardous laboratory chemicals must be disposed of via the central chemicals storeroom (ZCL) (German only).

Leftover medication can be handed over to the hazardous waste collection vehicle every three months. The appointments are announced e.g. on the Intranet and via the TechnikNews information service (German only).  

Please note that the collection service is only for materials, which have not come from laboratory operations. Hazardous laboratory chemicals must be disposed of via the central chemicals storeroom (ZCL) (German only).

Paper and cardboard belong in the paper recycling bin.- There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Additional paper recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Lightweight packaging (empty packaging made of metal, plastic and composites) belongs in the yellow recycling bin.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Yellow recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Mirrors count as bulky waste. Please report them to the Work Order Centre (auftragszentrale@hhu.de; tel.: extension -14444) – the materials will be gathered and disposed of separately.- Leaving waste next to the containers is strictly prohibited and will be prosecuted.

Office waste (excl. paper and cardboard) belongs in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Old varnishes can be handed over to the hazardous waste collection vehicle every three months. The appointments are announced e.g. on the Intranet and via the TechnikNews information service (German only).

Please note that the collection service is only for materials, which have not come from laboratory operations. Hazardous laboratory chemicals must be disposed of via the central chemicals storeroom (ZCL) (German only).

Old paints can be handed over to the hazardous waste collection vehicle every three months. The appointments are announced e.g. on the Intranet and via the TechnikNews information service (German only).

Please note that the collection service is only for materials, which have not come from laboratory operations. Hazardous laboratory chemicals must be disposed of via the central chemicals storeroom (ZCL) (German only).

Photos belong in the residual waste. Please make photos unrecognisable, e.g. by cutting them into pieces, before disposing of them in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Lightweight packaging (empty packaging made of metal, plastic and composites) belongs in the yellow recycling bin.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Yellow recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Polystyrene packaging belongs in the yellow recycling bin.

Secondary and transport packaging, in particular cardboard packaging, polystyrene, etc., should be folded or cut into pieces to make optimum use of container space.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Yellow recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Sanitary items belong in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Soiled sanitary paper belongs in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Solvents can be handed over to the hazardous waste collection vehicle every three months. The appointments are announced e.g. on the Intranet and via the TechnikNews information service (German only).

Please note that the collection service is only for materials, which have not come from laboratory operations. Hazardous laboratory chemicals must be disposed of via the central chemicals storeroom (ZCL) (German only).

Spray cans (containing residues) can be handed over to the hazardous waste collection vehicle every three months. The appointments are announced e.g. on the Intranet and via the TechnikNews information service (German only). 

Please note that the collection service is only for materials, which have not come from laboratory operations. Hazardous laboratory chemicals must be disposed of via the central chemicals storeroom (ZCL) (German only).

Thermographic paper (e.g. till receipts) belongs in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Thermographic paper (e.g. till receipts) belongs in the residual waste.

There are 19 container sites for residual waste, paper and even waste glass on campus. You can find an overview here.

Lightweight packaging (empty packaging made of metal, plastic and composites) belongs in the yellow recycling bin.

HHU is currently implementing a pilot project to expand the existing waste separation system on campus. Yellow recycling bins can currently be found in front of the University and State Library and in building complex 25.

Toner cartridges do not belong in the residual waste. They are recycled and can be handed in at all post rooms.