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According to the Federal Statistical Office, each person in Germany generates an average of 10.8 kilograms of electronic waste per year. In Kaiserslautern, this corresponds to around 1,100 tons. That is a huge mountain that needs to be disposed of properly. However, small electrical appliances such as cables, LED lamps, chargers, and USB sticks often end up in the residual trash due to ignorance or convenience. For this reason, we want to raise awareness among citizens about the proper disposal of their electrical appliances on International E-Waste Day.
Old household appliances that require power from a socket, battery, or solar cell and can no longer be given away or repaired are considered e-waste. These include small household appliances, electric toys and tools, lamps, entertainment and information technology devices, furniture and clothing with built-in electrical components, and large household appliances.
These electrical appliances must be collected separately because they contain valuable raw materials that can be recovered and reused through proper recycling. Improper disposal not only wastes resources, but can also cause damage to the environment and health through pollutants such as mercury or lead.
The city of Kaiserslautern offers various free options for conveniently disposing of electronic waste. These include dropping it off at recycling centers or having large electrical appliances picked up from your doorstep. Appointments can be made by phone at 0631 3 65 35 21, by email at abholservice@stadtbildpflege-kl.de, or via the Stadtbildpflege app.
If you live in the county of Kaisers-lau-tern, you can take your electrical waste to their recycling centers or schedule a pickup service by phone at 0631 7105250 or by email at elektroschrott@kaiserslautern-kreis.de or via the Abfallratgeber Landkreis Kaiserslautern app.
As an alternative to these services, many electronics stores and hardware stores take back e-waste up to a certain size free of charge — even without a new purchase. This drop-off option also applies to larger supermarkets and discount stores.
