electronic device with batteries
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Remove the battery and dispose of it separately, as there is a risk of leakage.
Elektroschrott / Wertstoffhof (electrical waste / recycling centre)Why
- Smoke alarms contain electronics and batteries and do not belong in the Restmüll (general waste bin) or Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- Electrical waste is collected separately in most municipalities.
- You can dispose of smoke alarms at the recycling centre or at specialist retailers.
Before you throw it away
- Remove battery from smoke alarm
- Take device to a recycling centre or return to electrical retailer