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Disposing of: Waschmaschine / Trockner
Where Waschmaschine / Trockner goes in Germany and what to watch out for.
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 Bulky-waste pickupBook it with your city's waste company; often a certain amount per year is free.
03 Good to know
Booking a bulky-waste pickup
Large furniture and items are collected as bulky waste (Sperrmüll) by your city's or district's waste company – almost always after booking. Many cities offer a certain amount per year for free; others charge per pickup or cubic metre.
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.
04 Checklist for the bulky-waste pickup
- ✓ Book the pickup early – waiting times are often several weeks.
- ✓ List Waschmaschine / Trockner and everything else you want collected; only registered items are taken.
- ✓ Put the items out at the kerb no earlier than the evening before, without blocking the pavement.
- ✓ Electrical items, paint and building rubble usually don't count as bulky waste.
- ✓ Keep the confirmation until the collection is done.
05 Disposing of Waschmaschine / Trockner in your city
? FAQ: Waschmaschine / Trockner
Q01Where do I take Waschmaschine / Trockner in Germany?
Recycling centre, Return to a shop, Bulky-waste pickup
Q02Does disposing of Waschmaschine / Trockner 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.