Batteries
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Batteries must not be disposed of in your household rubbish bin as they contain harmful substances.
Batterie‑Sammelstelle (battery collection point)Why
- Batteries contain heavy metals and must be disposed of separately.
- They should be placed in a battery collection container, not in your black or Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- Many local authorities provide collection boxes in supermarkets or at the Wertstoffhof (recycling centre).
The exact collection point (collection box, recycling centre or special waste container) may vary from one local authority to another.
varies by local authorityBefore you throw it away
- Remove the batteries from the device, if not already done.
- Place them in the designated battery collection container or take them to the recycling centre.