Liquid in plastic bottle
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Disinfectants can be harmful to health. Keep them out of reach of children and pets.
Sondermüll (special waste)Why
- Disinfectants contain chemicals that should not go into the general waste bin or down the drain.
- They must be disposed of at a special waste collection, e.g. at the Wertstoffhof (recycling centre).
The exact collection points may vary depending on your local authority.
varies by Kommune (local authority)Before you throw it away
- Seal the bottle tightly.
- Take it to a special waste collection point or a Schadstoffmobil (hazardous waste collection vehicle).