Asthma inhaler disposal in Germany

Asthma inhalers contain propellants and drug residues that do not belong in the Restmüll (black bin) or Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).

Why

• Inhalers are classified as special waste and must be returned to a pharmacy or hazardous waste collection point.
• The propellants can be harmful to the environment, so they must not end up in household waste.
• Drug residues must not enter the sewage system or groundwater.

Before you throw it away

• Remove the spray head if possible and place the canister in the pharmacy's return box or take it to a special waste collection point.