Metal, plastic, electronics
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and close the water connection to prevent short circuits and water damage.
Elektrogeräte-Sammelstelle (electrical appliance collection point)Why
- Dishwashers are electrical appliances and contain valuable materials as well as harmful substances.
- They do not belong in the general waste but must be disposed of separately.
- Electrical appliances can be taken to collection points or Wertstoffhof (recycling centre) for disposal.
Some local authorities also offer a bulky waste collection service, which will take large appliances.
varies by local authorityBefore you throw it away
- Disconnect appliance from power supply
- Disconnect water supply and drain
- Remove food residue and empty appliance
- Arrange transport to an Elektrogeräte-Sammelstelle (electrical appliance collection point)