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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Barcelona
Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.
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Barcelona bulky waste collection is free for private residents. Every street has an assigned weekly day; place furniture and old household objects in front of your doorway between 20:00 and 22:00 on the correct day. Check your street in the municipal recycling assistant or call 010 / 900 226 226.
Service type
Each street has an assigned weekly collection day; set items in front of the building between 20:00 and 22:00 on that day.
Limits
Fees: Free for private residents using the assigned street collection day.
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, Sofas, wardrobes, tables, desks, chairs, and shelves, Mattresses, Doors, blinds, broken toys, boxes, and wooden slats where accepted
- Not accepted
- Commercial bulky waste placed freely on the street, Small ordinary waste that belongs in bins, Hazardous waste or materials requiring a Punt Verd, Items placed out on the wrong day or outside 20:00-22:00
- Holiday shifts
- Check the recycling assistant, 010, or 900 226 226 for street-specific dates and any holiday changes.
Official service info
Source: Recollida de mobles i trastos vells - Ajuntament de Barcelona
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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 Barcelona, Catalonia. Your service is listed as "curbside" with this schedule: Each street has an assigned weekly collection day; set items in front of the building between 20:00 and 22:00 on that day.. Accepted items: Furniture, Sofas, wardrobes, tables, desks, chairs, and shelves, Mattresses, Doors, blinds, broken toys, boxes, and wooden slats where accepted. Not accepted: Commercial bulky waste placed freely on the street, Small ordinary waste that belongs in bins, Hazardous waste or materials requiring a Punt Verd, Items placed out on the wrong day or outside 20:00-22:00. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/spain/catalonia/barcelona
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.