Electric oven
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Electric ovens may contain hazardous substances; take them to an electrical waste collection point.
Wertstoffhof (recycling centre) or Sperrmüll (bulky waste)Why
- Electric ovens are classified as electrical waste and must be disposed of separately.
- They must not be placed in general waste, Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin) or Papiertonne (paper bin).
- They are usually handed in at the Wertstoffhof or collected as Sperrmüll after registration.
The collection of electrical waste varies by municipality; some offer free Sperrmüll collection, others only accept it at the Wertstoffhof.
varies by municipalityBefore you throw it away
- Unplug from the socket and disconnect from the power supply
- Remove loose parts such as cables or knobs
- Clean the appliance of any coarse dirt