Where does it go? · Schadstoffe
Disposing of: Car battery
Shops and garages that sell starter batteries must take old ones back free of charge; recycling centres accept them too. If you buy a battery without returning an old one, you pay a €7.50 deposit, refunded when you bring the old battery back with the deposit slip.
Contains corrosive acid and lead – never put it in household waste or leave it outside.
01 Where it goes
- 01 · RECOMMENDEDReturn to a shopMany retailers must take old products back, often when you buy a new one.
- 02 Recycling centreDrop it off yourself – opening hours and conditions are on the city page.
02 Tips
- Keep the deposit slip or receipt.
- Transport the battery upright and secured.
03 Good to know
Electrical appliances
Electrical items never go in household waste. Large retailers must take back small appliances for free, and larger ones when you buy a similar new device. Alternatively: the recycling centre.
ElektroG § 17
Recycling centre
At the recycling centre (Wertstoffhof) you drop off bulky waste, electronics, garden waste, wood, metal and more yourself. What's accepted and what it costs is set by the city's waste rules.
Give things a second life
Furniture and appliances that still work are welcome at social department stores, swap groups or classified ads – it saves fees and resources.
05 Disposing of Car battery in your city
? FAQ: Car battery
Q01Where do I take Car battery in Germany?
Shops and garages that sell starter batteries must take old ones back free of charge; recycling centres accept them too. If you buy a battery without returning an old one, you pay a €7.50 deposit, refunded when you bring the old battery back with the deposit slip.
Q02Does disposing of Car battery cost anything?
It depends on your city: many offer free bulky-waste pickups or free drop-off at the recycling centre up to a certain amount. Check your city page for the exact fees.
Q03Can Car battery go in household waste?
No – it counts as hazardous waste and must go to the hazardous-waste collection.