Dispose of the iron properly - how it works

If you want to dispose of your old iron, the residual waste is not the correct way. Correct disposal of small electrical devices is still easy. We have summarized how you proceed in this article.

How to dispose of your old iron properly

There are no penalties if you put your discarded iron in the bin. However, this method is not very environmentally friendly.

• Since 2016, you can hand in electronic waste of all kinds, including your old iron, to the nearest large electrical retailer.
• You do not have to have bought the device there. However, only electrical retailers are obliged to take back and dispose of small electrical devices if their storage space is at least 400 square meters .
• If you are not sure which electronics shop in your area meets the necessary criteria, you can find out the closest drop-off point on the Stiftung-Elektro-Altgeräte website.

Hand in to the recycling center

Of course, you can also dispose of electrical appliances at your municipal recycling center.

• As a private person, the disposal of electrical equipment at the recycling center is free of charge .
• Incidentally, this does not only apply to small devices such as an iron. Here you can hand in electronic waste of any size free of charge.
• If there is a bulky waste collection near you, you can also get rid of your old iron in this way.
• Tip: Inquire about the opening times of the recycling depots in advance. They are also often open on Saturday mornings. However, you can expect very long waiting times because others also use the day off to do this.