Register for hazardous waste disposal
Disposal of hazardous materials from private households (paints, varnishes, solvents, batteries) at municipal hazardous waste collection trucks or drop-off points.
How to proceed
- 1
Find out when the mobile waste collection truck is coming
Annual schedule of the municipal waste management company or recycling center.
- 2
Please bring hazardous materials in their original packaging
Preferably in their original containers or labeled containers.
- 3
Free drop-off at the mobile hazardous waste collection unit
Free of charge for quantities up to 25 kg/l per delivery.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
1 day
Official: max. 1 day
Online application
In person or by post
Common mistakes
- • Disposing of hazardous waste with household trash (a criminal offense)
- • Missed the dates for the mobile hazardous waste collection unit
Common reasons for rejection
- • We do not accept commercial quantities
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Households with small amounts of hazardous waste.
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
- •Disposing of hazardous waste with household trash (a criminal offense)
- •Missed the dates for the mobile hazardous waste collection unit
Common reasons for rejection
- •We do not accept commercial quantities
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.