Disposing of bulky waste
Bulky waste is waste from private households that, even after being broken down, does not fit into the general waste bin.
Responsible authority
the waste authority
The waste management authority is,
- if you live in an urban district: the city council
- if you live in a rural district: the district administration
Details
Prerequisite
Your waste is classified as bulky waste.
You can find out which items you are permitted to dispose of as bulky waste in your city or district by contacting your local waste management authority.
Examples of bulky waste:
- Beds, mattresses, upholstered furniture
- Furniture components, tables, chairs
- Mirrors, suitcases, carpets
- Garden furniture
Please note: Waste from renovations or building work, such as old tiles or sanitary ware, does not count as bulky waste. You must dispose of these separately as construction waste.
Please note: Wallpaper scraps must be disposed of as general waste.
Procedure
Check with your local council or district authority to find out which items you are allowed to dispose of as bulky waste.
Tip: Some local authorities and city or district councils have recycling centres or landfill sites. You can take your bulky waste there yourself at a low cost.
Cities and districts publish waste collection calendars. These list collection dates and provide further information on bulky waste and other types of waste. In most cities and districts, bulky waste is collected on request. Please ensure you only put out permitted items for collection.
Deadlines
none
Required documents
none
Costs
- The costs are determined in accordance with the local authority’s schedule of charges.
- Please check with your local authority.
Miscellaneous
There are specific regulations governing the separate collection and recycling of waste wood, end-of-life vehicles and electronic waste.
Legal basis
die jeweilige örtliche Satzung
Release note
machine generated, based on the German release by: Umweltministerium Baden-Württemberg, 01.06.2026