Schedule a bulky waste pickup
Schedule a bulky waste pickup for old furniture and large appliances.
How to proceed
- 1
Register online or by phone
Use the city’s or waste management company’s online portal to schedule a pickup and specify the volume.
- 2
Wait for the date
Depending on the region, please allow 1–4 weeks for delivery.
- 3
Put out bulky items for pickup
No earlier than the evening before the pickup date, placed in a visible and accessible spot by the roadside.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks
Official: max. approx. 3 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Bulky waste placed out before the scheduled pickup date
- • Prohibited items (hazardous waste) have been left here
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
All households within the jurisdiction of the municipal waste management authority.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Bulky waste placed out before the scheduled pickup date
- •Prohibited items (hazardous waste) have been left here
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Questions & Answers
Is bulky waste pickup free?▼
In most municipalities, 1–2 pickups per year are included in the waste collection fee at no additional cost; any additional pickups are subject to a fee.