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Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Caution: Oil filters contain used oil and must not be disposed of in household waste. Drain any remaining oil before disposal.
Wertstoffhof (recycling centre)Why
- Oil filters contain residual oil and are classified as hazardous waste.
- They must not be placed in general waste or the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- They must be taken to a Wertstoffhof (recycling centre) or designated collection point.
Collection points may vary by municipality, e.g. Wertstoffhöfe (recycling centres), workshops or petrol stations.
varies by municipalityBefore you throw it away
- Drain residual oil from the filter
- Place the filter in a sealable container
- Take it to the nearest collection point