battery
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste as they can catch fire.
Sondermüll (special waste)Why
- Batteries contain harmful substances and must be collected separately.
- They do not belong in the general waste or the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- In most communities, there are special collection points for them.
The exact collection point can vary by community, e.g. collection boxes in supermarkets or local take-back points.
varies by communityBefore you throw it away
- Remove the battery from the device.
- Prevent short circuits by covering the terminals with tape.
- Take the battery to the nearest collection point.