glass, metal, halogen gas
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Halogen lamps must not go in the general waste bin but must be taken to a special waste or WEEE collection point.
Sondermüll / Elektro‑Altgeräte‑Sammelstelle (special waste / WEEE collection point)Why
- Halogen lamps are classified as special waste or WEEE.
- They must not be disposed of in the general waste or Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- They can be taken to local authority collection points or returned to retailers.
The exact collection points and opening times vary by local authority.
varies by local authority