How to separate your waste correctly
Residual waste
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Organic waste
All food waste from the kitchen and garden cuttings belong in the brown organic waste bin. Organic waste is a valuable resource. GAB uses it to produce compost, generate biogas, and supply around 1,200 households with electricity through its facilities. Only property owners (not tenants) can order waste bins. Please contact the Pinneberg District Administration at:
| Darf in die Biomülltonne | Darf nicht in die Biomülltonne |
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Paper & cardboard
The blue paper waste bin is only intended for paper, cardboard and carton packaging. The paper is sorted and recycled. That is why proper waste separation is important. Only property owners (not tenants) can order waste bins. Please contact the Pinneberg District Administration at:
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Bulky waste
Used furniture, carpets and large household items are collected free of charge as bulky waste by GAB or can be delivered free of charge to the recycling centres by yourself. The following applies: Items must not be larger than 3 × 1 × 1 metres and must not weigh more than 70 kilograms. Old electrical appliances are also collected free of charge by GAB or can be delivered free of charge to the recycling centres (see Electronic waste).
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Electronic waste
Old electrical appliances are collected free of charge by GAB or can be delivered free of charge to the recycling centres by yourself.
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Waste glass
In every municipality, you will find waste glass containers for the disposal of beverage bottles and food jars. Separating glass by colour is essential. Other types of glass or glass products cannot be processed in recycling facilities due to their different melting points (e.g. window glass, mirrors, drinking glasses or ceramics).
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Recycling
In Tornesch, Wedel and Quickborn, many types of waste and recyclable materials can be disposed of at the recycling centres. These include bulky waste, electronic waste, residual waste, construction waste, garden waste, hazardous waste, as well as all recyclable materials (paper, cardboard, textiles, glass, etc.).
When waste is delivered to a recycling centre, the type and quantity of the waste will be assessed, and it will be determined whether a fee applies.
Please check in advance whether the respective locations accept your type of waste. There may be quantity limits or exceptions depending on the location.
You can find all information here:
Bulky waste collection
in the Pinneberg district – easy & free of charge
Do you have bulky waste? We will collect it free of charge!
✅ Is your waste really bulky waste? Check our bulky waste checklist.
✅ Are some items still in good condition? The AWO is happy to accept reusable items.
✅ Would you like to give something away? You can place a free advertisement on the Plietschplatz platform provided by the Citizens’ Service.
Important information about bulky waste collection
✅ Who can register bulky waste collection?
Only private households and property management companies can use this service.
✅ How often can I request a collection?
Up to 4 times per year – with a maximum of 5 m³ of bulky waste per collection.
✅ Where is bulky waste collected?
Please place the bulky waste at the roadside.
✅ What size and weight limits apply?
- Maximum: 3 metres long, 1 metre wide, 1 metre high
- Individual items must not weigh more than 70 kg
✅ Which items belong to bulky waste?
Not everything that is large and bulky is considered bulky waste. Please check our bulky waste checklist or the Waste Guide (“Abfall-ABC”).
✅ When is bulky waste collected?
Bulky waste and electrical appliances are often collected on different days.
Recycling centres
Take your waste to the recycling centres near you.
The recycling centres are easy to reach in the Pinneberg district and the Steinburg district.
There are 3 recycling centres in the Pinneberg district and 4 recycling centres in the Steinburg district.
The recycling centres are closed on public holidays, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
At weekends and during good weather, waiting times may be longer.
Please allow extra time. Thank you!
Tornesch-Ahrenlohe
Address
Hasenkamp 15
25436 Tornesch-Ahrenlohe
Telefon: 04120 / 709-0
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Quickborn
Address
Güttloh 1–5
25451 Quickborn (opposite Aldi)
Phone: 04120 / 709-0
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wedel
Address
Kronskamp 107
22880 Wedel
Phone: 04120 / 709-0
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: closed
Hohenlockstedt
Adresse
Hungriger Wolf 100,
25551 Hohenlockstedt
Telefon: 04826 / 86 86 814
Öffnungszeiten
Montag bis Freitag: 8:00 – 17:00 Uhr
Samstag: 8:00 – 14:00 Uhr
Sonntag: geschlossen
Itzehoe
Adresse
Carl-Zeiss-Straße 6,
25524 Itzehoe
Telefon: 04821 / 40 84 350
Öffnungszeiten
Montag bis Freitag: 8:00 – 17:00 Uhr
Samstag: 8:00 – 14:00 Uhr
Sonntag: geschlossen
Glückstadt
Adresse
Schmiedestraße 8,
25348 Glückstadt
Telefon: 04124 / 60 43 85
Öffnungszeiten
Donnerstag bis Freitag: 8:00 – 17:00 Uhr
Samstag: 8:00 – 14:00 Uhr (nur gerade Kalenderwochen)
(April & Oktober jeden Sa. 8:00 – 14:00 Uhr)
Kellinghusen
Address
Kleiner Kamp 2
25548 Kellinghusen
Phone: 04822 / 36 07 22
Opening hours
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (only on even calendar weeks)
April & October: every Saturday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
General information about deliveries
At our recycling centres, you can dispose of many types of waste and recyclable materials, such as:
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Bulky waste
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Electronic waste
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Residual waste
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Construction waste
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Garden waste
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Hazardous waste
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Recyclable materials (paper, cardboard, textiles, glass, etc.)
Please check in advance whether the respective recycling centre accepts your type of waste. There may be quantity limits or certain types of waste that cannot be accepted.
When you deliver waste, the type and quantity will be checked. A decision will then be made whether a fee applies.
Filled bags must not simply be thrown into the containers. They must be emptied beforehand!
Price list and acceptance catalogue
What does the recycling centre accept?
The recycling centre accepts many different types of waste, for example:
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Waste paper
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Waste glass
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Electronic devices
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Garden waste
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Bulky waste
What is free – and what is not?
Some types of waste can be delivered free of charge, for example:
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Paper
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Glass
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Green waste
For commercial customers
If you have questions about prices, please contact our sales team:
- Phone: 04120 709 777
- E-Mail: vertrieb@umweltservice-nord.de
What is hazardous waste?
Hazardous waste is waste that contains dangerous substances, such as:
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Paint residues
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Adhesives
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Solvents
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Chemical substances
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Batteries
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Rechargeable batteries
These types of waste must not be disposed of with household waste because they are harmful to the environment. They require special treatment to prevent toxic substances from entering groundwater or the air.
If you are unsure whether something is hazardous waste, please check the “Hazardous Waste Guide” (“Sonderabfall ABC”) provided by the Pinneberg District Citizens’ Service.
Hazardous waste from private households can be delivered free of charge to our recycling centre in Tornesch or to the mobile hazardous waste collection service. The dates for the mobile hazardous waste collection service can be found at the Pinneberg District Citizens’ Service.