Schedule an appointment for electronic waste disposal
Registration of waste electrical and electronic equipment for proper disposal through authorized collection points or take-back systems.
How to proceed
- 1
Find the nearest drop-off location
Municipal recycling centers, retailer take-back programs, or municipal collection.
- 2
Return the device
Free of charge at local collection points or at the retailer (for items of a certain size or larger).
- 3
Proof of Disposal
For businesses, obtain proof of proper disposal if necessary.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
1 day
Official: max. 3 days
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Appliances disposed of with household trash (illegal)
- • Do not remove the battery before disposal
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Households and businesses that want to dispose of electronic waste properly.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Appliances disposed of with household trash (illegal)
- •Do not remove the battery before disposal
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.