Quiz on Trash Separation and Recycling in Germany

What is the recycling rate of municipal waste in Germany?

• 70%

• 56%

• 45%

• 30%

Which bin is used for paper and cardboard?

• Gray bin

• Green bin

• Blue bin

• Yellow bin

What should not be placed in the blue bin?

• Newspapers

• Magazines

• Egg cartons

• Dirty cardboard with food residues

What type of waste goes into the yellow bin?

• Organic waste

• Plastic and soft metal

• Residual waste

• Glass bottles

What is the purpose of the green or brown bin?

• Paper waste

• Plastic waste

• Biodegradable products

• Residual waste

What is the gray or black bin used for?

• Organic waste

• Residual waste

• Paper and cardboard

• Plastic waste

Where should glass bottles be disposed of?

• Blue bin

• Special glass containers

• Yellow bin

• Gray bin

What does 'Pfand' refer to?

• Trash bins

• Organic waste

• Deposit on bottles

• Recycling fines

What should you do with old electronics?

• Return them to dedicated locations

• Throw them in the gray bin

• Leave them on the street

• Put them in the yellow bin

How should old clothes be disposed of?

• In the yellow bin

• Throw it in a clothing container.

• In a tied-up bag in clothing containers

• In the blue bin