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Would you like to collect non-profit or commercially recyclable waste, so-called recyclables, from private households? Then you must notify the competent authority at least three months before the start of collection.

Non-profit or commercial collections of recyclable waste, so-called recyclable materials from private households, must be notified at least three months before the start of the collection. For example, street or container collections of used textiles and shoes, as well as collection points for used paper or used metal/scrap (excluding electrical appliances) must be notified.

The collection may be prohibited, limited or subject to conditions by the competent authority.

• Recyclable materials from private households must be handed over. This means that they must always be handed over to the public waste disposal authority.
• The commercial or non-profit collection of recyclable materials (recyclable waste) is only permitted if this has been reported to the responsible authority.
• Mixed waste from private households and hazardous waste may not be collected commercially or on a non-profit basis.

Electronic waste (defective old electrical appliances) must be returned to the public waste disposal authorities or the dealers or manufacturers obliged to take it back.

• Details of the notifying party (sponsor) of the collection or collection company
• Details of the association or commercial register number
• Business registration
• Proof of non-profit status, if applicable
• Details of third-party representatives
• Certificate of the waste management company (EFB certificate), if applicable
• Plant permit of the recycling company, if applicable
• If applicable, declaration of acceptance from the recycling company or contract with the recycling company regarding acceptance of the waste (confidential data may be blacked out)
• Information on the type, scope and duration, in particular the maximum possible scope and minimum duration of the collection
• Information on the type, quantity and whereabouts of the waste to be recycled
• a description of the recovery routes planned within the notified period, including the measures required to ensure their capacity
• a description of how the proper and safe recovery of the collected waste will be ensured within the scope of the recovery routes
• If applicable, confirmation of notification or authorization of the collection activity (according to § 53 or § 54 paragraph 1 KrWG)

Collection of waste from private households for commercial or charitable purposes.

Notification at least three months before the intended start of collection.

Collectors, transporters, traders and brokers of waste must notify the competent authority of the activities of their business in accordance with Section 53 KrWG before commencing their activities, unless the business has a permit in accordance with Section 54 Paragraph 1 KrWG. The confirmation of the notification or the permit must be attached to the notification.

Reliability of the notifying party or the persons responsible for the performance and supervision of the collection.

The collection must not conflict with a predominantly public interest (e.g. jeopardizing the functioning of the public waste management authority).

• The fee is credited in full against the fee for a possible order, provided that the examination of the notification is carried out directly.
  • an order is issued in accordance with Section 18 (5) KrWG (fee based on time spent, maximum EUR 6,500.00) or
  • an order is issued in accordance with Section 18 (6) sentences 1 or 3 KrWG (fee based on time spent, maximum EUR 6,500.00).

• As a provider of non-profit or commercial waste collections, submit the notification of your intended collection activity together with the required documents at least three months before the intended start. (Note: The 3-month period only begins when the notification is complete).
• The competent authority will examine the notification and may issue orders, such as limiting the collection, imposing conditions or prohibiting it.

Anyone who does not report a charitable or commercial collection, or does not report it correctly or on time, is committing an administrative offense. This can be punished with a fine of up to EUR 10,000.00.

• Objection to prohibition
• Further information can be found on the possible prohibition order

• Notification of non-profit or commercial waste collections Acceptance
• Commercial or non-profit waste collections must be reported to the competent authority
• Responsible: Lower waste authorities of the districts and independent cities

District administrators of rural districts and mayors of independent cities