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Disposing of: Pillows & duvets
Old pillows and duvets go in residual waste; anything too big goes with bulky waste or to the recycling centre. Only put them in clothing containers if the operator explicitly accepts bedding. Animal shelters often take clean blankets.
01 Where it goes
- 01 · RECOMMENDEDGeneral waste binSmall amounts can go in the general waste bin.
- 02 Bulky-waste pickupBook it with your city's waste company; often a certain amount per year is free.
- 03 Recycling centreDrop it off yourself – opening hours and conditions are on the city page.
02 Tips
- Some bedding shops recycle down.
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 Pillows & duvets 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 Pillows & duvets in your city
? FAQ: Pillows & duvets
Q01Where do I take Pillows & duvets in Germany?
Old pillows and duvets go in residual waste; anything too big goes with bulky waste or to the recycling centre. Only put them in clothing containers if the operator explicitly accepts bedding. Animal shelters often take clean blankets.
Q02Does disposing of Pillows & duvets 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.