Let's Recycle Right, Vienna!

Sorting waste shouldn't feel like a pop quiz in German class. Our fun guides make Vienna's recycling system easy for everyone!

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Why Vienna's Recycling Needs Your Help

When waste gets sorted wrong, it's like showing up to a costume party... in the wrong theme. Awkward for everyone.

39% Contamination

That's how much of Vienna's recycling is spoiled by wrong items. Yikes!

200K+ Confused Residents

With international folks struggling to understand sorting rules.

€5 Million Lost

Extra processing costs when recycling bins contain the wrong stuff.

Our Superpower?

We turn confusing recycling rules into simple, visual guides that anyone can follow - no German degree required!

English
Russian
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Simple Visuals

Waste Sorting Made Stupid Easy

Our step-by-step guides help you sort like a pro (without feeling like you're taking an exam).

Paper & Cardboard

  • Newspapers
  • Cardboard boxes
  • Magazines
  • Pizza boxes

Plastic & Metal

  • Bottles
  • Yogurt cups
  • Food cans
  • Plastic bags

Bio Waste

  • Fruit scraps
  • Coffee grounds
  • Eggshells
  • Meat & bones

Glass

  • Bottles (clean)
  • Jars (no lids)
  • Window glass
  • Drinking glasses

Quick Waste Sorter

Not sure where something belongs? Search or tap an item:

Pick an item to begin!

We'll show you exactly where it belongs (and why).

Download Full Waste Guide (PDF)

Available in 4 languages with cute illustrations 🎨

Bin Finder Map

Find the nearest recycling bins and waste stations in Vienna - filtered by what you need to toss.

Filter Bins

Interactive Map (Demo)

📍 Pro Tip: Special Waste Spots

Some items like batteries, lightbulbs, and old electronics need special disposal. Here's where to take them:

Batteries

Any electronics store (Saturn, MediaMarkt)

Lightbulbs

Hardware stores (Bauhaus, OBI)

Electronics

48 Altstoffsammelzentren (ASZ) around Vienna

Follow Our Recycling Adventures

We make waste sorting fun on social media (yes, really!)

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Join Vienna's Clean Team

Because making Vienna greener is more fun with friends!

Be a "Binfluencer"

Help educate your neighborhood with simple recycling tips in your language.

  • 2-hour training session
  • Cute educational materials
  • Community meetups

Partner With Us

Are you a school, expat group, or business that wants recycling education?

  • Workshops for groups
  • Custom language materials
  • Event collaborations

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