Can I show the WEEE disposal cost as a separate line on my customer's invoice in Germany?

Q: Can I show the WEEE disposal cost as a separate line on my customer's invoice in Germany?

No. § 7(4) ElektroG says the producer may not show the costs of disposing of electrical and electronic equipment to the end customer. You can build them into your price, but not list them as a separate eco-fee line, as is done in France for example.

No. § 7(4) ElektroG: the producer may not show the disposal costs to the end customer.

Since 12 August 2026, § 5 VerpackDG, implementing Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40, requires a producer with no establishment in Germany to appoint an authorised representative before it first makes packaging available in Germany. Read § 5

By Razvan Toma · Founder · Last checked 7 November 2026 · Sources linked below

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No. § 7(4) ElektroG: the producer must not show the cost of disposing of the equipment to the end customer. Build it into your price instead. This differs from France, where a visible eco-contribution on the invoice is common. ElektroG § 7

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