chemicals (chlorine tablets)
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Chlorine tablets are hazardous to the environment and must not be poured down the drain or disposed of in the general waste bin.
Sonderabfall (special waste)Why
- Chlorine tablets contain chemicals classified as special waste.
- They must not be disposed of in general waste or poured down the drain.
- They must be taken to a special waste collection point or recycling centre (Wertstoffhof).
The exact drop-off locations and times may vary depending on your local council.
varies by local councilBefore you throw it away
- Keep the tablets in their original packaging.
- Pack them securely, e.g. in a sealable bag.
- Take them to the next special waste collection or recycling centre.