How to sort and dispose of packaging from A. u. K. Müller correctly
On this page, you will find further information on the packaging materials that A. u. K. Müller may use, depending on the product, method of dispatch and protection requirements, as well as guidance on how to separate and dispose of them.
The specific composition of the packaging is only determined at the time of dispatch, in accordance with the principle of minimising packaging. Consequently, not every consignment will contain all the materials shown here. Disposal is governed by local and company-specific collection and disposal regulations.
Technical documentation and EU declarations of conformity relating to the packaging actually used are kept separately and can be requested by quoting the order or delivery note number.
Paper, Cardboard & Cartonage
Cardboard
Flatten and dispose of in paper recycling. Remove contamination.
![[Translate to English:] Papier](/fileadmin/akmueller/images/PPWR/papier.png)
Paper
Dispose of in paper recycling. Keep clean and dry.
Films, bags & cushioning materials
Glassine Bag
Glassine Bag
If clean: recycle with paper. If contaminated: dispose of as residual waste.
PE Bags (polyethylene) / Zip-lock Bags
PE Bags (polyethylene) / Zip-lock Bags
Reuse where possible. Collect clean PE bags separately and send it for plastic recycling. Remove any foreign matter where possible.
LDPE Film
LDPE Film
Reuse where possible. Collect clean LDPE film separately and send it for plastic recycling. Remove any foreign matter where possible.
PE Film
Reuse where possible. Collect clean PE film separately and send it for plastic recycling. Remove any foreign matter where possible.
Bubble wrap
Reuse where possible. Collect clean bubble wrap separately as plastic film and send it for recycling.
PET Blister
Remove any product residue. Collect clean PET blister packs separately and send them for plastics recycling. Observe local waste disposal regulations.
Securing & Fastening
PP-Strapping
PP-Strapping
Collect separately. Recycle with plastics.
PVC Tape
Remove from the cardboard box and dispose of separately in accordance with local regulations for plastic packaging. Do not place in the waste paper bin or put it in the plastic film recycling bin without checking first.
PP Tape
Remove from the cardboard box and dispose of separately in accordance with local regulations for plastic packaging. Do not place in the waste paper bin or put it in the plastic film recycling bin without checking first.
Pallets & Wooden Packaging
Euro Pallet (EPAL) – Please Reuse
Return for reuse or pallet exchange. Dispose of clean pallets that are no longer usable separately as waste timber.
Disposable Pallet
Disposable Pallet
Reuse where possible. Dispose of compressed wood pallets that are no longer usable separately as waste wood. Do not burn them yourself.
The material codes shown correspond to the current voluntary labelling system in accordance with Decision 97/129/EC. They do not represent the future harmonised PPWR labelling. As at July 2026.
Stand: 31.07.2026 | Version 1.0
A. u. K. Müller GmbH & Co. KG
Dresdener Straße 162
D - 40595 Düsseldorf
Tel: +49 211 73 91-0
E-Mail: info(at)akmueller.de
A.K. Muller (UK) Ltd.
Unit 4, Brookside Business Park
Brookside Avenue, Rustington
GB - West Sussex BN16 3LP
Tel: +44 1903 788 888
E-Mail: valves(at)akmuller.co.uk
A.K. Müller France
10 Avenue du Gué Langlois
Z.A.E du Gué Langlois
F-77600 Bussy Saint Martin
Tel: +33 1 64 62 95 14
E-Mail: info(at)akmuller.fr
A. u. K. Müller Shanghai
Rm26D, Huadu Mansion,
Zhangyang Rd. 838,
Shanghai, 200122, China
Tel: +86 21 58 20 40 80
E-Mail: info(at)akmueller.de
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