Attention, Dresden! Fake announcements about bulky waste alarm residents

Attention, Dresden! Fake announcements about bulky waste alarm residents

A fake poster is causing a stir in Dresden's Neustadt: an alleged “special bulky waste day” and the collection of scrap and old electrical equipment on Friday, June 20, 2025 are not true. The Office for Urban Greenery and Waste Management warns urgently against these deceptions and appeals to residents not to be unsettled and not to put waste on the street. Finally, such actions could affect the upcoming street festivals taking place next weekend.

Every Dresden household has the right to hand in up to four cubic meters of bulky waste or old electrical devices to recycling centers each year free of charge. What is particularly interesting is that old electrical appliances can also be given away free of charge to dealers with a sales area of ​​400 square meters or more, as long as their edge length is not larger than 25 centimeters. This ensures a good hand when it comes to environmental protection!

Important information about disposal

If you have larger electrical appliances sitting around at home, there is also a simple solution. When ordering a new device, old devices can often be returned free of charge. In addition, anyone who would like to have bulky waste or large old electrical devices picked up must fill out a form on the city's website ( Dresden ). Collection will take place within four weeks, with the exact date also being communicated in advance.

It is important to note that waste must be placed at the side of the sidewalk by a specified time. However, there is a fee of 29.37 euros for collection; this money is not paid in cash, but rather transferred after receipt of the fee notice. If collection from the apartment or basement is desired, an additional fee will also apply.

Proper disposal of electrical devices

A central point that this Federal Environment Agency highlights is the correct disposal of electrical devices. These do not belong in household waste, but can also be disposed of free of charge at recycling centers or through municipal collections. Anyone who buys a new device can often return the old one straight away - at no additional cost.

It is also important to pay attention to the smaller devices: devices with an edge length of a maximum of 25 cm can be given away in many places without purchasing a new one. That's not all - it is essential to remove the batteries from the devices beforehand and dispose of them separately in collection boxes. In addition, personal data on devices such as smartphones and laptops should be deleted before disposal.

The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), which has been in force since October 2015, promotes the separate collection and proper disposal of old electrical equipment. The aim is to collect at least 65% of the electrical appliances put on the market in the coming years. Even if the collection rate was only 31.7% in 2022, it remains important to observe the legal requirements and to actively participate in the recovery of raw materials. This means that over 1 million tonnes of old devices can be recycled, which affects us all. The Federal Environment Agency has made clear recommendations for the rhythm of waste disposal so that we can all do our part.