# Hazardous waste mobile collection services in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hazardous-waste-mobile-collection-services-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-09T06:59:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Mobile collection units for hazardous waste are scheduled to operate in different German regions. In Emsland, the Schadstoffmobil is set to visit over 60 locations between October 5 and November 2 to collect items such as household batteries, fluorescent tubes, and old medications. The service excludes commercial waste, used oil, and large lithium-ion batteries.

In Pforzheim, the Problemstoffmobil will visit nine locations from October 20 to October 23. This service accepts chemicals, pesticides, and cleaning agent residues. Officials advise residents to keep substances in their original packaging to ensure safe classification and note that improper disposal of toxic waste is considered an administrative offense.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Pforzheim hazardous waste mobile to visit nine locations

The hazardous waste mobile will visit nine locations in Pforzheim between October 20 and 23 to collect toxic materials such as chemicals and pesticides for safe disposal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pforzheim-hazardous-waste-mobile-to-visit-nine-locations

### 2026-09-25: Emsland Schadstoffmobil autumn collection schedule announced

The Schadstoffmobil will tour over 60 locations in Emsland, Germany, from October 5 to November 2, collecting hazardous household waste like batteries, cleaners, and medications.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emsland-schadstoffmobil-autumn-collection-schedule-announced

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