In Innsbruck, great importance is attached to waste separation. Residual and organic waste is handled by the City of Innsbruck. Light and metal packaging, glass and paper waste are collected by Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe AG(IKB). On this page you will find everything you need to know about supply and disposal in Innsbruck:
What will change in waste collection from January 1, 2025?
From January 1, 2025, a one-way deposit system will be introduced in Austria for beverage bottles and cans. The collection of lightweight and metal packaging will also change. Plastic and metal packaging can be disposed of together in the Yellow Bag or Yellow Bin.
Further information on the changeover can be found on the IKB website.
Where can I dispose of my rubbish?
- General waste and organic waste are collected from your home by IKB on behalf of the City of Innsbruck. You will need bin bins for this, or bin bags if you have only small amounts of general waste. You can also compost your organic waste yourself. The dates for rubbish collection in your street are listed in the IKB’s waste collection calendar.
- Lightweight and metal packaging, as well as paper waste, are also collected from your home. For these, you’ll also need the designated bins or bags. The dates for the collection of these recyclables in your street are listed in the IKB waste collection calendar.
- You can dispose of coloured and clear glass at the approximately 130 collection points across the city.
- Clean and undamaged old clothes can be deposited in the WAMS old clothes containers. You can find the locations on the IKB map. Fabric offcuts and small quantities of damaged clothing can be put in the residual waste bin. To dispose of larger quantities, please contact the Roßau recycling centre.
- Click here for the map of recycling collection points in Innsbruck
- You can dispose of household cleaning products, solvents, medicines or household batteries at the mobile hazardous waste collection service .
- The following disposal options are available for garden and shrub cuttings:
- the City of Innsbruck’s garden waste composting facility in Roßau
- the garden waste collection point on Kranebitter Allee
- for small quantities, the Roßau recycling centre
- For a fee, you can also arrange a collection with the IKB, in which case the shrub cuttings will be collected from your premises.
- All standard household waste in standard household quantities is accepted at the Roßau recycling centre. You can find detailed information under ‘Roßau recycling centre’ or inthe IKBrecycling brochure.
Why should I separate waste?
Separating waste protects the environment and saves money. While disposing of residual waste incurs costs, disposing of recyclables is free. If more garbage is recycled, garbage fees can be saved. That means lower costs for everyone.
How do I separate waste properly?
Have you always wondered what to do with styrofoam, rechargeable batteries, Tetra Paks, Magazines and the like? Then you'll find the answers in the Waste ABC or on IKB's YouTube channel.
In the series "Waste separation: Where do you actually put ...? ?", IKB explains which garbage can certain types of waste belong in.
View on YouTubeHow can I reduce waste?
The IKB’s Environmental and Waste Advisory Service provides information on waste prevention and sorting, as well as waste room planning, educational programmes in schools and colleges, advice on waste disposal for businesses, and guidance for event organisers. The IKB is also happy to answer individual queries about waste and sorting.
On noamol.at, you’ll find environmentally friendly and resource-saving alternatives for buying and reusing second-hand items. As well as second-hand shops, hire and repair services in your area, the site also offers ideas for upcycling and further information on the topic.
More upcycling ideas:
IKB's environmental and waste consulting service is happy to answer questions about waste in Innsbruck.
How much is my waste collection charge?
In Innsbruck, the basic waste collection charge is calculated based on the number of rooms in a property (see Waste Collection Charges Regulations).
The waste collection charge consists of the basic charge ( depending on the number of rooms in a property) and the additional charge (depending on the number of people living in a property – minimum collection volume per person per week = 15 litres for residual and organic waste).
Fee rates for 2026
- Basic charge: 0.3481 euros
- Additional charge: 0.0521 euros
- Rubbish bag: 4.80 euros
Value added tax at the statutory rate is added to these charges.
Ifyou compost your own waste on your own property, the allowance can be reduced from 15 to eight litres per person upon application: Application for a reduction in the waste collection charge
For further details, please see Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Waste fee
Do I have to report my waste requirements?
If your demand increases or decreases because you are building an extension, a conversion or a new building, or because there are more or fewer people living in the building, you must report this in writing to Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Waste fee.. or the IKB. This is a reporting requirement!
Do not forget to inform the Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Waste fee.. if the responsibilities in your building change, e.g. if the property management changes.
How do I get a residual or organic waste garbage can or residual waste bags?
You must notify Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Waste fee.. report your need. This way you will also receive containers for your waste. If your current container is not sufficient, you can also order a residual waste or organic waste container using this form.
Where can I get residual waste bags?
You can get residual waste bags in the Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Waste fee.. of the city of Innsbruck, at the waste collection of IKB in Richard-Berger-Strasse 2 or at the IKB Customer Center in Salurnerstrasse 11.
By the way: At the recycling center you can also get a free organic waste bucket with a capacity of ten liters. However, this does not replace the organic waste garbage can for waste collection.
Where can I get yellow bags?
Yellow bags are sent out once a year. If these are not sufficient, you can pick up more at the IKB Customer Center, at the recycling center and at the IKB waste collection at Richard-Berger-Strasse 2.
If you have any questions about plastic, paper, glass or metal waste, please contact IKB.
Where can I get oil containers?
You can collect used oil in oil containers, which you can get and hand in at the recycling center or at the problem material collection.
I’d like to compost my organic waste myself – what do I need to do?
You can also compost your organic waste yourself on your own property. You must notify the Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Waste fee City of Innsbruck in order to receive a discount on your waste collection charges. To do so, please contact the Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Waste fee
Funding & advice on purchasing a composter
Property owners who set up and operate their own composting scheme in their garden can apply for a one-off reimbursement of half the purchase price, up to a maximum of 36.34 euros per property, when purchasing a composter or composting accessories (e.g. cover fleece, sieve, spade, shredder) may apply for a refund of half the purchase price, up to a maximum of 36.34 euros per property.
The start and end of home composting activities must be notified in writing to the Innsbruck City Council. By submitting this notification, the home composter undertakes to compost all biodegradable household waste, with the exception of tree and shrub cuttings, on their own property throughout the year. This is a condition for receiving the reimbursement.
- If you have any questions regarding the composting subsidy, please contact Service Unit Urban climate and environment
- If you have any questions regarding free advice on proper composting, please contact [ Service Unit Crop and plant engineering
What should I do with garden waste and green cuttings?
Garden waste from private gardens belonging to Innsbruck residents is accepted free of charge at the städtischen Kompostieranlage, up to an annual limit of 1,000 kg per property. ‘Single-type’ branches (free of leaves, roots and soil, with a branch diameter of at least 2 cm) can be handed in free of charge without any quantity limit.
In addition to the municipal composting facility in Roßau, there is also the Grünschnittsammelstelle Kranebitter Allee. At this collection point, you can drop off small quantities of garden waste (delivered in containers that can be carried by one person). The collection point is closed during the winter months.
You can also drop off garden waste at the recycling centre.
My Gardener’s Bag – IKB’s garden waste service
With the IKB ‘Gartlersack’, you can dispose of your garden waste conveniently and in an environmentally friendly way. Simply book a collection, and IKB will take care of the rest – every Tuesday!
- Collect your bag: Available at the Roßau recycling centre (Roßaugasse 4a, 6020 Innsbruck) and at the IKB customer centre (Salurner Straße 11, 6020 Innsbruck).
- Choose a location: Place the garden waste bag close to the kerb. The access route should be at least four metres wide and four metres high so that the lorry can drive up without any problems.
- Filling the bag: Suitable for tree and shrub cuttings, grass clippings, weeds, leaves, straw, hay, houseplants, balcony flowers and other plants. (Please NO kitchen waste, windfall fruit, dust, sand, gravel, stones or plant arrangements containing metal or plastic, cemetery waste, soil weighing more than 1 kg or rootstocks.)
Not sure? Get advice at: abfallberatung@ikb.at - Book a collection: Complete the booking form by 1.00 pm on Monday at the latest to secure a collection for Tuesday.
Further information at www.ikb.at/gartlersack
Can I buy compost from the council?
You can buy Class A+ quality compost and a special compost/humus mixture at the städtischen Kompostieranlage. Please bring your own containers with you.
Who takes care of light and metal packaging, glass and paper waste?
Light and metal packaging and glass or paper waste are the responsibility of IKB. The collected recyclable materials are passed on to recyclers in order to obtain recycling material. If you have any questions, please contact IKB directly.
Who do I contact if I have questions about waste disposal?
- If you have any questions about applying for organic and residual waste disposal, please contact the Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Waste fee or IKB.
- If the person responsible for the waste or the scope of waste disposal changes, please contact Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Waste fee or IKB.
- Do you have any questions about paying for organic and residual waste disposal, direct debit notices or tax notices? Then contact the Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Waste fee
- If you have any questions about late payment notices or late payment fines for organic and residual waste disposal, please contact the Service Unit City treasury
- If you want to change a direct debit order or if your account number has changed, please contact Service Unit City treasury
- IKB is responsible for questions regarding
- Clearing out & container service:
- Landfills
- Waste advice
Where do I report illegal waste dumping?
Please report illegal waste dumping via the citizen reporting portal.