der Wertstoffhof
Translation
recycling center, collection point for recyclables
Examples
Ich bringe alte Flaschen zum Wertstoffhof.
I'm taking old bottles to the recycling center.
Der Wertstoffhof ist samstags sehr voll.
The recycling center is very busy on Saturdays.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((sth.)) to the Wertstoffhof Wir bringen den alten Kühlschrank zum Wertstoffhof.
Similar Words
Recyclinghof, Sammelstelle; Antonyms: Mülldeponie (landfill)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wert' (value), 'Stoff' (material), and 'Hof' (yard/court). Literally a 'yard for valuable materials'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'hof' (yard) where you take 'stoff' (stuff/material) that still has 'wert' (worth/value).