metal and chemical extinguishing agent
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
have pressure discharged, do not dispose of in household waste
Sonderabfall (special waste)Why
- Fire extinguishers contain chemical extinguishing agents and pressurised gas and are classified as special waste.
- They must not be disposed of in the general waste or Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- They must be taken to a special waste collection point (e.g. Wertstoffhof (recycling centre)).
Some local authorities accept fire extinguishers at the Wertstoffhof, others only at special return points.
varies by local authorityBefore you throw it away
- If possible, have the extinguishing agent discharged by a specialist company.
- Do not damage the fire extinguisher.
- Transport to a special waste collection point.