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Recycling Center / Depot

Simple Definition

Regional waste disposal centers for items you cannot put in normal trash: Stylrofoam, Oil, Metal, Electronics, Hazardous waste.

Why this matters to Expats.

The Saturday morning ritual. Swiss people love their reliable recycling centers. Electronics (E-Waste) can be returned to ANY electronic shop for free (vRG tax is prepaid).

Actionable Intelligence

Cargo Tram: In Zurich, a "Cargo Tram" visits different neighborhoods to collect bulky trash for free.

Furniture: "Sperrgut" (Bulky Goods) usually requires special stickers to be picked up by trucks.

Oil: Never pour cooking oil down the sink! Take it here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free?

Recyclables (Metal, Glass, Paper) are free. Household trash (dumping) costs money (scales).

Are they open Sundays?

NEVER. Don't even think about recycling glass on a Sunday (noise laws).