Where to dispose of electronic waste?

Throwing electrical waste into mixed waste (or worse, abandoning it somewhere in the forests) is not only extremely harmful to the environment, but also threatens a high fine. Electronic waste is collected in specialized containers. In the category Containers for hazardous waste you will find a whole range of products available in different sizes, so you can easily match the trash can to the needs of your company or institution.

What is electronic waste?

These are all electrical and electronic devices that operate (or once operated) on batteries/accumulators or electricity, and which we want to throw away. What do we classify as electronic waste? The most popular include large and small RTV and household appliances, computers, printers, fluorescent lamps.

But let's not forget about small electronic waste: cables, chargers, batteries, accumulators, bulbs, phones (mobile and landline), calculators, watches, electronic toys/gadgets, etc.

Sometimes electronic waste is referred to as WEEE. This is an abbreviation for "waste electrical and electronic equipment".

Where to throw away electronic waste? Containers safe for the user

In the category Universal containers for hazardous waste you will find large containers for electronic waste in a warning red color, e.g. 65-liter container with a flap with a throw-in hole or 65-liter container without a throw-in hole in the flap.

They meet all the most important criteria, i.e.:

• they are certified,
• they are made of professional material resistant to chemical, mechanical damage and changing weather conditions,
• they can be locked with a key.

Companies, schools or shops often choose handy, compact containers for small electronic waste (batteries, accumulators, bulbs, chargers, etc.). Their dimensions start from 3 liters.

Remember that in the case of large electronic waste, you can use the free equipment collection service.

Are batteries electronic waste?

Yes. Remember to remove them even from small toys or playing postcards.

You can safely store these small electronic waste e.g. in a handy, small  Btube 10L used battery container or in a practical 60L used battery container ideal for large companies, shopping centers or gas stations.

Are CDs electronic waste?

No. Although CDs and DVDs can be taken to the PSZOK, but they can also be thrown into the yellow container for metals and plastics. If they contain sensitive data, it is better to hand them over to a professional company that specializes in destroying digitally recorded data or to destroy the medium yourself in a disc shredder.

Where to dispose of an old laptop?

Computers are electronic waste that must be collected in special containers (e.g. such as the resistant container for hazardous waste 220 L–450 L for external segregation). There are 5 options – you can give the old laptop to the PSZOK, to the collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment, to the registered scrap collection, to the RTV and household appliances service point or to the store where you will buy new equipment. RTV and household appliances stores are obliged to accept the used model in exchange for buying a new one.

Where to throw away a printer?

The printer is electronic waste. The faulty equipment can be taken to 5 places: to the collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment, to the PSZOK, to the RTV and household appliances service point, to the authorized scrap collection, or – as in the case of laptops – to the store where you will buy a new printer in exchange.

Where to throw away cables?

Accumulated cables, optical fibers, wires – as electronic waste – should go to the collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment or to the PSZOK. In many cities, there are also industrial cable collection points. Remember to choose those authorized to collect electronic waste.

Where to throw away an extension cord?

We treat the extension cord like all other cables. It should be handed over to the PSZOK, the collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment or to the authorized cable collection point.

Where to throw away headphones?

These small electronic waste should go either to the PSZOK, or to the collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment. Sometimes they are also accepted by electronics stores.

Where to throw away an old phone?

Before throwing it away, be sure to remove all sensitive data from it. You can give the phone to the PSZOK, to the collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment or to the electronics store (often on condition of purchasing a new model).

Where to throw away a charger?

You can give it to the PSZOK, to the electronic waste collection point or to the store selling similar assortment, but having a permit to collect electronic waste. The same disposal rule applies to power banks.

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Where to dispose of electronic waste in Warsaw?

Warsaw residents have 4 options.

1. Free collection of electronic waste directly from home. It applies not only to bulky waste, but also to small equipment. You can use the service by filling out the form on the elektrosmieci.pl website or by calling 22 22 333 00. Before collection, the equipment must be disconnected from electricity/gas/water supply.
2. 19 electronic waste collection points. Points are run in all districts of the city by ElektroEko. They are open on Saturdays from 10.00 to 14.00.
3. Selective Municipal Waste Collection Points (PSZOK) or Mobile Selective Municipal Waste Collection Points (MPSZOK), i.e. appropriately marked vehicles. Details of the operation of Warsaw PSZOKs and MPSZOKs can be found on the warszawa19115.pl website
4. 50 green containers. This is a place for small electronic waste with dimensions of 20 cm x 50 cm x 40 cm. The containers are available 24 hours a day in several districts of Warsaw. You can check the exact locations on elektrosmieci.pl