8,219 Recycling Centers & Public Bins - Switzerland
Explore 8,219 recycling centers and public bins across Switzerland. Browse by province or city and find recycling locations near you.
States & Territories
Aargau
429 recycling locations
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
45 recycling locations
Appenzell Innerrhoden
10 recycling locations
Basel-City
89 recycling locations
Basel-Landschaft
161 recycling locations
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Bern
764 recycling locations
Fribourg
250 recycling locations
Geneva
674 recycling locations
Glarus
55 recycling locations
Grisons
433 recycling locations
Jura
60 recycling locations
Lucerne
221 recycling locations
Neuchâtel
276 recycling locations
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Nidwalden
44 recycling locations
Obwalden
29 recycling locations
Schaffhausen
64 recycling locations
Schwyz
124 recycling locations
Solothurn
218 recycling locations
St. Gallen
354 recycling locations
Thurgau
388 recycling locations
Ticino
438 recycling locations
Uri
75 recycling locations
Vaud
1,191 recycling locations
Wallis
615 recycling locations
Nearby Map
Full mapCountry Info
Motto
Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno
Population
8,962,300
Area
41,285 km²
Website
admin.ch/gov/de/start.htmlTop Cities
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District Zurich
407 recycling locations
Bezirk Frauenfeld
224 recycling locations
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Distretto di Lugano
189 recycling locations
District de Lausanne
175 recycling locations
District du Jura-Nord vaudois
171 recycling locations
District de Lavaux-Oron
169 recycling locations
District de la Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut
143 recycling locations
District de Morges
137 recycling locations
Bezirk Bülach
124 recycling locations
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Bezirk Winterthur
118 recycling locations
District de l'Ouest lausannois
105 recycling locations
Sierre
101 recycling locations
District d'Aigle
97 recycling locations
District de Nyon
95 recycling locations
Bezirk Baden
92 recycling locations
Bezirk Olten
90 recycling locations
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this page show?
This page summarizes recycling center and public bin coverage in Switzerland and helps you browse by top cities and provinces. Individual recycling centers and bins are listed on city pages and displayed on the map.
What types of recycling locations are included?
RecyclingSpots includes recycling centers, public recycling bins, and community drop-off locations. Facilities may accept materials such as glass, plastic, paper, cardboard, electronics, batteries, textiles, metals, organics, and other recyclable items. Not all locations are government-operated; some may be privately managed but publicly accessible.
How complete is coverage in this country?
Coverage varies by region and depends on available public data. Some provinces and cities have more complete listings than others, and coverage improves over time as data is updated.
Why do some cities or regions have more recycling locations listed?
Counts vary based on population density, data availability, and local mapping activity. Urban areas typically have more documented recycling centers and bins than rural regions.
How often is the data updated?
Data is updated regularly based on publicly available sources. Changes may not appear immediately, and some details (such as accepted materials, fees, accessibility, or opening hours) may be missing or outdated.
How can I find recycling centers near a specific location?
Use the search and map features, or open a city page from the top cities list to view recycling centers and public bins in that area.