Electrical waste disposal in Germany

Caution: Dispose of batteries and fluorescent tubes separately from the device.

Why

• Electrical waste contains harmful substances and must not be disposed of in the Restmülltonne (residual waste bin) or Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
• In most municipalities, it is taken to the Elektroschrott‑Sammelstelle (electrical waste collection point).
• Devices should be disconnected from the power supply and batteries removed beforehand.

Before you throw it away

• Disconnect device from power supply
• Remove batteries
• Back up or delete data
• Take to local collection point