Materials for daycare centers & elementary school - borrow free of charge!
Environmental awareness starts small - and preferably at an early age. This is why the waste advisory service of the city of Hilden has been providing educational materials on the subject of waste and the environment for kindergartens since 1994.
In June 2026, the range was expanded to include materials for grades 1-4.
Daycare Activity Box — with new materials!
Our tried-and-true, newly revised activity kit is designed for daycare teams and covers key topics related to waste and sustainability. It ranges from the question of what waste actually is and where it comes from, to waste sorting and the waste hierarchy, all the way to waste prevention, recycling, and environmental issues. It includes children’s books, games, and concrete suggestions for hands-on activities at the daycare center.
Elementary School Kit – New!
The primary school box is available free of charge to Hilden teachers in grades 1 to 4 and offers a diverse collection of materials on the topics of waste and sustainability.
The box contains materials for different class levels and teaching styles - whether activity-oriented, creative or playful.
- What is waste - and where is it produced?
- Waste separation and waste hierarchy
- Avoiding waste in everyday life
- Recycling and material cycles
- Environmental problems caused by waste
School Kits for Battery and Electrical Appliance Recycling
The Mettmann District’s educational kit is available free of charge to teachers of grades 3–8. The kit clearly demonstrates what’s inside electrical appliances, batteries, and rechargeable batteries—and why they don’t belong in the general waste.
Field Trip to the Central Maintenance Yard
In addition to the loan boxes, you can also arrange a guided tour of the Central Maintenance Yard.
The children get a firsthand look at municipal waste management—with a focus on the recycling center and proper waste sorting.
This visit is recommended for children in elementary school and older.