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Disposing of: CDs & DVDs
CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays are made of valuable polycarbonate: many recycling centres, drugstores and electronics shops have collection boxes. If there is none nearby they may go in residual waste – not in the yellow bin.
01 Where it goes
- 01 · RECOMMENDEDRecycling centreDrop it off yourself – opening hours and conditions are on the city page.
- 02 Return to a shopMany retailers must take old products back, often when you buy a new one.
- 03 General waste binSmall amounts can go in the general waste bin.
02 Tips
- Separate cases and booklets: paper to paper recycling, plastic cases to residual waste.
- Scratch or cut discs with personal data first.
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.
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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 CDs & DVDs in your city
? FAQ: CDs & DVDs
Q01Where do I take CDs & DVDs in Germany?
CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays are made of valuable polycarbonate: many recycling centres, drugstores and electronics shops have collection boxes. If there is none nearby they may go in residual waste – not in the yellow bin.
Q02Does disposing of CDs & DVDs 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.