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Recycling Guide
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste contains harmful substances that are dangerous to humans and the environment. Therefore, hazardous waste must not be disposed of in household waste.
What?
This goes in the collection
Products with hazard pictograms such as varnishes, paints, chemicals, acids, alkalis, Javel water, descalers, solvents, thinners, mercury thermometers, spray cans, pesticides, etc.
This does not go in the collection
Waste oil.
Important
Before proper disposal, it is best to store hazardous waste in a safe place and out of reach of children.
Where?
You can dispose of hazardous waste here
We only take back hazardous waste in its original packaging to ensure our sales staff know how to handle the product correctly. Hazardous waste can be handed into the Customer Service desk at larger Migros stores that sell similar products. This means you can also return products even if they are not part of the Migros range, provided they fall under a product category on sale at the store concerned. Hazardous waste can also be returned to the hazardous waste mobile unit or a cantonal hazardous waste collection facility.
How?
How hazardous waste is recycled
Some hazardous wastes (e.g. oil) can be treated and reused. Other hazardous wastes must by law be incinerated in facilities with the appropriate permit. For this reason, they are also collected separately.
Did you know?
Hazardous waste must never be disposed of in household waste, in the toilet, in the sink or in nature, as it can cause considerable damage to the environment and can also be dangerous to humans.
Together for more recycling
Recycling protects the climate and conserves the Earth’s natural resources. That’s why we want to do our bit together with you.
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