Where does it go? · Elektro
Disposing of: E-cigarettes & vapes
E-cigarettes and disposable vapes are electronic waste with a lithium battery. Hand them in at collection boxes in shops (retailers with electronics take-back, many points of sale) or at the recycling centre. Leftover liquid goes to the hazardous-waste collection.
Never in household waste or the yellow bin – the batteries cause fires in bin lorries.
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
- Ideally return it where you bought it.
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 E-cigarettes & vapes in your city
? FAQ: E-cigarettes & vapes
Q01Where do I take E-cigarettes & vapes in Germany?
E-cigarettes and disposable vapes are electronic waste with a lithium battery. Hand them in at collection boxes in shops (retailers with electronics take-back, many points of sale) or at the recycling centre. Leftover liquid goes to the hazardous-waste collection.
Q02Does disposing of E-cigarettes & vapes 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.