Greece
Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Athens
Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.
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Athens bulky waste rules depend on the item and address. Use the official booking, district schedule, or waste facility guidance before setting items out.
Service type
Contact the municipality before placing bulky items out; collection is arranged by district/cleanliness services.
Limits
Fees: Municipal household collection is generally handled by request; special waste may require private disposal.
Illegal dumping
Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
What to put at the curb
- Accepted items
- Furniture, Mattresses, Large household objects, Branches by separate instruction
- Not accepted
- Construction rubble, Hazardous waste, Commercial waste, Unbooked dumping
- Holiday shifts
- Holiday schedules may shift; confirm collection dates with the official city calendar or booking confirmation.
Official service info
Source: City of Athens - Bulky waste and cleanliness services
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Pickup request template
Appointment request email
Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Athens, Attica. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: Contact the municipality before placing bulky items out; collection is arranged by district/cleanliness services.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses, Large household objects, Branches by separate instruction. Not accepted: Construction rubble, Hazardous waste, Commercial waste, Unbooked dumping. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/greece/attica/athens
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.