electrical appliance
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Electrical appliances often contain hazardous substances and should never be thrown in the general waste bin.
Elektroschrott (WEEE)Why
- Air fryers are electrical appliances and fall under the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG).
- They must be disposed of at a collection point for electrical waste or returned to a retailer when purchasing a new appliance.
- Disposal via general waste is prohibited.
Some local authorities offer special collection days or locations for electrical waste. Check with your local waste disposal authority.
varies by local authorityBefore you throw it away
- Detach the cable from the appliance, if possible.
- Leave the appliance intact to facilitate recycling processes.