Dispose of the microwave: You should pay attention to this

If you have to dispose of a defective microwave, you have several options. Here you can read how to get rid of the device.

How to dispose of your microwave properly

Disposing of a broken microwave makes more sense than repairing it. The new devices can now be obtained very cheaply.

• Microwaves are made of different materials. In addition to plastic, the device contains a lot of electronics and also glass. So it belongs to electronic waste.
• You can dispose of such hazardous waste either at the dealer, at the recycling center or with the help of a special disposal company.
• Dealers are obliged to take back electronic waste. However, this only affects dealers with a retail area of ​​400 square meters. In addition, this only applies to devices with a minimum length of 25 cm if you do not purchase a new device directly.
• The recycling center or recycling center always accepts electronic waste. If you are unsure of exactly where you can dispose of the microwave, an employee will help you.
• If you cannot transport the microwave yourself, a specialized disposal company will help you. However, this is associated with costs. Some municipal waste companies also collect electronic waste.
• In other municipalities, you can also put electronic waste in the bulky waste.