In principle, the new separation system aims to simplify things. “There will no longer be a need to go to the metal trash can, which will make it easier to sort waste at home,” explains Pertl. On the other hand, everything remains the same for the collection of waste paper and white and colored glass. In the future, yogurt pots, cleaning product bottles and foil packaging – as well as cat food cans and mustard tubes – will go in the yellow bin or yellow bag. But not things like toothbrushes, toys or spray cans.