storage heater
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
If disposed of incorrectly, environmentally hazardous substances may be released. Please take to a recycling centre or hazardous waste collection point.
Elektro-Altgeräte (electrical waste)Why
- Storage heaters are electrical appliances and contain harmful substances such as asbestos or heavy metals.
- They must not be placed in the general waste bin, but must be disposed of separately.
- Electrical waste like this heater belongs at a recycling centre or hazardous waste collection point.
Some local authorities offer a collection service for electrical waste.
varies by local authorityBefore you throw it away
- Disconnect the heater from the power supply and remove the cable.
- Secure all loose parts and prepare the heater for transport.
- Take to a recycling centre or hazardous waste collection point, or arrange collection by your local authority.