Ointment (medical product)
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Caution: Ointments may contain chemicals – do not dispose of in household waste.
Sondermüll (special waste)Why
- Ointments are classified as special waste and must not be placed in the general waste bin.
- Dispose of at a special waste collection point, e.g. at a Wertstoffhof (recycling centre) or in pharmacies.
Collection points may vary by municipality (e.g. local recycling centres, pharmacies, or mobile collection events).
varies by municipalityBefore you throw it away
- Open original packaging, place ointment in a tightly sealable plastic bag
- Seal the bag and take it to a special waste collection point