Where does it go? · Bau & Garten
Disposing of: Wood & old timber
Recycling centres accept untreated and treated wood, sorted by category. Wooden furniture goes with bulky waste. Impregnated outdoor wood (fences, garden sheds, railway sleepers) is hazardous waste wood (A IV) and must be handed in separately.
Never burn treated wood in a stove or garden.
01 Where it goes
- 01 · RECOMMENDEDRecycling centreDrop it off yourself – opening hours and conditions are on the city page.
- 02 Bulky-waste pickupBook it with your city's waste company; often a certain amount per year is free.
02 Tips
- Remove nails and fittings where possible.
03 Good to know
Booking a bulky-waste pickup
Large furniture and items are collected as bulky waste (Sperrmüll) by your city's or district's waste company – almost always after booking. Many cities offer a certain amount per year for free; others charge per pickup or cubic metre.
Recycling centre
At the recycling centre (Wertstoffhof) you drop off bulky waste, electronics, garden waste, wood, metal and more yourself. What's accepted and what it costs is set by the city's waste rules.
Give things a second life
Furniture and appliances that still work are welcome at social department stores, swap groups or classified ads – it saves fees and resources.
04 Checklist for the bulky-waste pickup
- ✓ Book the pickup early – waiting times are often several weeks.
- ✓ List Wood & old timber and everything else you want collected; only registered items are taken.
- ✓ Put the items out at the kerb no earlier than the evening before, without blocking the pavement.
- ✓ Electrical items, paint and building rubble usually don't count as bulky waste.
- ✓ Keep the confirmation until the collection is done.
05 Disposing of Wood & old timber in your city
? FAQ: Wood & old timber
Q01Where do I take Wood & old timber in Germany?
Recycling centres accept untreated and treated wood, sorted by category. Wooden furniture goes with bulky waste. Impregnated outdoor wood (fences, garden sheds, railway sleepers) is hazardous waste wood (A IV) and must be handed in separately.
Q02Does disposing of Wood & old timber cost anything?
It depends on your city: many offer free bulky-waste pickups or free drop-off at the recycling centre up to a certain amount. Check your city page for the exact fees.