Small devices, great value
WHAT TO DO WITH OLD MOBILE PHONES, REFRIGERATORS, ETC.?
ELEKTRO-ADE EXPLAINS THE PROCESS AND HELPS YOU FIND YOUR NEAREST COLLECTION CENTRE!
Not even the smallest electrical appliances and electronic devices should be thrown in the household rubbish – they’re far too valuable! “Small devices” include any appliance or device with an edge length of less than 50 cm. When properly collected and professionally processed, they are a source of many important raw materials.Weiterlesen
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What do I do with a broken washing machine or an old refrigerator?
There are a number of options for the proper collection, disposal and reuse of broken or unwanted appliances.
All of them are free for consumers – and good for our environment.Weiterlesen
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Your mobile phone has served you well for years,
but now it’s old and outdated.
When properly collected, old mobile phones can still be reused.
Through proper recycling of broken mobile phones, lots of valuable raw materials can be recovered.Weiterlesen
Have the lights gone out? Energy-saving bulbs and fluorescent tubes contain mercury, so they don’t belong in the bin with household rubbish. Instead, they must be separated from other rubbish and protected from breaking, then dropped off at collection centres (also known as “Mistplätze” or “Recyclinghöfe” in Austria).Weiterlesen
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Batteries contain a variety of valuable raw materials – and hazardous materials too.
Therefore, they must not be disposed of with household rubbish.
Instead, they should be returned to the shop or to your local
collection centre.Weiterlesen
The beginning of the year is traditionally a time for new things – and many households once again received new smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and other electronic devices for Christmas. What is often overlooked is that each new device usually replaces an older model that should be repaired, passed on, or disposed of properly.
New Year’s appeal
Electrical appliances contain valuable raw materials that can be returned to the cycle if collected and recycled properly. Especially in times of rising costs, global resource scarcity, and growing environmental pollution, responsible handling of old electrical appliances is more important than ever.
Our appeal at the start of the year:
Do not throw old electrical appliances and used batteries in the household waste. Do not leave functional appliances unused in drawers or boxes, but pass them on or take them to one of the approximately 2,000 municipal collection points throughout Austria. This ensures that old appliances are treated in an environmentally friendly manner and valuable raw materials are recovered.
As usual, you can find the addresses and opening hours of the collection points online.
Repairing pays off: the new appliance rescue bonus 2026
Defective electrical appliances do not automatically have to be replaced – repairing remains an attractive and sustainable alternative to buying new in 2026. The appliance rescue bonus provides targeted support for repairs, thereby extending the service life of electrical appliances.
The bonus makes an important contribution to waste prevention, climate protection, and easing the strain on household budgets. Those who repair instead of throwing away conserve resources and send a clear signal for more sustainability in everyday life.
Further information on the appliance rescue bonus can be found at: https://www.geräte-retter-prämie.at/.
Together, we can ensure that old electrical appliances are treated properly – for a resource-saving and sustainable 2026.
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