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Monitor disposal in Germany

In short: Elektro-Altgeräte (electrical waste collection). Monitors are electrical waste and must not be thrown in the general waste bin.

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Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026

Monitors contain hazardous substances like lead and mercury. Dispose of them safely at a collection point.

Elektro-Altgeräte (electrical waste collection)

Why

  • Monitors are electrical waste and must not be thrown in the general waste bin.
  • They must be taken to an electrical waste collection point or returned to the retailer.
  • Many local authorities offer regular hazardous waste or electrical waste collection events.

Exact disposal methods may vary depending on your local authority.

varies by local authority

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