Request bulky item pickup
Free or low-cost pickup of bulky waste (furniture, mattresses, large household appliances) by the municipal waste management company.
How to proceed
- 1
Request a pickup time online or by phone
Through the municipal waste management agency or via the city app.
- 2
Please have bulky items ready for pickup on the scheduled collection date
Please place it on the sidewalk only on the day of pickup or the evening before.
- 3
Pickup by the waste management company
Free basic allowances vary by municipality.
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. 2 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Bulky waste placed on the street too early (may result in a fine)
- • Electronic waste in bulk trash (must be disposed of separately)
Common reasons for rejection
- • Commercial waste is not disposed of as bulky waste
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Households that want to dispose of bulky items.
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 on the street too early (may result in a fine)
- •Electronic waste in bulk trash (must be disposed of separately)
Common reasons for rejection
- •Commercial waste is not disposed of as bulky waste
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.