Electronics
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Electronic devices contain hazardous substances and must not be disposed of in general waste (Restmüll).
Electrical waste (Elektroschrott)Why
- Routers are electronic waste and must be disposed of separately.
- You can drop it off at a hazardous waste collection point (Sondermüll‑Sammelstelle) or a recycling centre (Wertstoffhof).
- Many local authorities offer their own electronic waste collection schemes.
The exact drop-off locations may vary depending on your local authority.
varies by local authority (Gemeinde)Before you throw it away
- Separate the router from all cables and accessories.
What you can make from it
Storage box from casing
- Remove all electronic components
- Clean the casing
- Use it as a small storage box for small items
DIY bedside lamp with LEDs
- Remove the LEDs from the router
- Connect them to a power source
- Secure the whole thing in the casing and use it as a small lamp