Electronics
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Electrical devices contain hazardous substances and must not be disposed of in household waste.
Electrical wasteWhy
- Computers are electrical waste and must not be disposed of in household waste or the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- They must be taken to a collection point for special/electrical waste.
- Many retailers will take back old devices free of charge (Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte-Register).
The exact collection points and collection dates may vary by municipality.
varies by municipalityBefore you throw it away
- Back up and securely erase data
- Disconnect device from power supply
- Detach peripheral devices