03 / ELECTRONICS

Electronics

Chargers · light bulbs · batteries

batterijenbak · the battery bin

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12 places in Amsterdam // that we know of

01
Swap
NDSM free exchange corner
NDSM-Plein, Amsterdam-Noord
Address still being checked
Open
Check when you arrive
How it works
For reusable books, clothes, shoes, chairs, electronics, shelves, furniture and office supplies.
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02
Recycling drop-off
Droppie · Van Limburg Stirumplein
Van Limburg Stirumplein 1, 1051 BD Amsterdam
Open
Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat 10:00–17:00
How it works
Pays per kilo for textiles, e-waste, plastic packaging, drink cartons and frying oil, and refunds deposit bottles and cans (no glass). Also takes, without payment: batteries (up to 5 kg), coffee pods, pens, cork, printer cartridges, toothbrush heads, tennis balls, incandescent bulbs and flat cans.
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Recycling drop-off
Droppie · Bos en Lommerplein
Bos en Lommerplein 126, 1055 EK Amsterdam
Open
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How it works
Pays per kilo for textiles, e-waste, plastic packaging, drink cartons and frying oil, and refunds deposit bottles and cans (no glass). Also takes, without payment: batteries (up to 5 kg), coffee pods, pens, cork, printer cartridges, toothbrush heads, tennis balls, incandescent bulbs and flat cans.
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04
Recycling drop-off
Droppie · Buikslotermeerplein (recycle container)
Buikslotermeerplein 31, 1025 ES Amsterdam
Open
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How it works
Pays per kilo for textiles, e-waste, plastic packaging, drink cartons and frying oil, and refunds deposit bottles and cans (no glass). Also takes, without payment: batteries (up to 5 kg), coffee pods, pens, cork, printer cartridges, toothbrush heads, tennis balls, incandescent bulbs and flat cans.
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05
Recycling drop-off
Droppie · Javastraat
Javastraat 24, 1094 HH Amsterdam
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How it works
Pays per kilo for textiles, e-waste, plastic packaging, drink cartons and frying oil, and refunds deposit bottles and cans (no glass). Also takes, without payment: batteries (up to 5 kg), coffee pods, pens, cork, printer cartridges, toothbrush heads, tennis balls, incandescent bulbs and flat cans.
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06
Recycling drop-off
Droppie · Osdorpplein
Osdorpplein 404, 1068 EV Amsterdam
Open
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How it works
Pays per kilo for textiles, e-waste, plastic packaging, drink cartons and frying oil, and refunds deposit bottles and cans (no glass). Also takes, without payment: batteries (up to 5 kg), coffee pods, pens, cork, printer cartridges, toothbrush heads, tennis balls, incandescent bulbs and flat cans.
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07
Recycling drop-off
Recyclepunt · Rozenburglaan
Rozenburglaan 1, Amsterdam-Oost
Open
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
How it works
Free for Amsterdam residents. Bring ID and proof that you live in Amsterdam, such as a letter with your address. Sort your waste before you go and arrive well before closing time.
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08
Recycling drop-off
Recyclepunt · Marie Baronlaan
Marie Baronlaan 13, 1095 MV Amsterdam
Open
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
How it works
Free for Amsterdam residents. Bring ID and proof that you live in Amsterdam, such as a letter with your address. Sort your waste before you go and arrive well before closing time.
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09
Recycling drop-off
Recyclepunt · Toetsenbordweg
Toetsenbordweg 41, 1033 MZ Amsterdam
Open
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 10:00–16:00
How it works
Free for Amsterdam residents. Bring ID and proof that you live in Amsterdam, such as a letter with your address. Sort your waste before you go and arrive well before closing time.
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Recycling drop-off
Recyclepunt · Seineweg
Seineweg 1, 1043 BE Amsterdam
Open
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
How it works
Free for Amsterdam residents. Bring ID and proof that you live in Amsterdam, such as a letter with your address. Sort your waste before you go and arrive well before closing time.
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Recycling drop-off
Recyclepunt · Henk Sneevlietweg
Henk Sneevlietweg 22, 1066 VH Amsterdam
Open
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 10:00–16:00
How it works
Free for Amsterdam residents. Bring ID and proof that you live in Amsterdam, such as a letter with your address. Sort your waste before you go and arrive well before closing time.
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12
Recycling drop-off
Recyclepunt · Meerkerkdreef
Meerkerkdreef 31, 1106 GZ Amsterdam
Open
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 10:00–16:00
How it works
Free for Amsterdam residents. Bring ID and proof that you live in Amsterdam, such as a letter with your address. Sort your waste before you go and arrive well before closing time.
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Anywhere in Amsterdam // no fixed address

Take-back
Shops that sell electronics
No fixed address
Open
During shop hours
How it works
Buying a similar new device? The shop takes the old one back for free, also with online orders and home delivery. Large electronics shops (over 400 m²) take small devices (up to 25 cm) free, even without a purchase.
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Recycling drop-off
Collection bins in shops
No fixed address
Open
During shop hours
How it works
Bins for small appliances and lamps at more than 5,000 shops, mostly DIY stores and supermarkets. Find one nearby on the map.
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Recycling drop-off
Battery bins
No fixed address
Open
During shop hours
How it works
Batteries and e-bike batteries go to collection points in shops. Find one nearby.
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How it works

Never put batteries or devices in general waste: they can start fires. Reuse or repair comes first.

Source: Milieu Centraal

Careful

a power bank in the street is mostly a free fire for the collection truck. best not.