Brake fluid
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Wear gloves and avoid skin contact. Take the fluid to a special waste collection point.
Sonderabfall (special waste)Why
- Brake fluid is toxic and must not be disposed of with household waste.
- It is classified as hazardous waste and must be disposed of separately.
- In most municipalities, it is accepted at special waste collection points.
Some collection points only accept it at workshops or specific waste collection centres.
varies by MunicipalityBefore you throw it away
- Collect any remaining fluid in a sealed, opaque container.
- Take the container to a special waste collection point or a Wertstoffhof (recycling centre).