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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.

Barcelona, CataloniaLocal timezone: Europe/Madrid

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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

curbside

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

Free service is for private residents and domestic bulky items; businesses must coordinate through the commercial waste process or 900 226 226.

Fees: Free for private residents using the assigned street collection day.

Appointment or request

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report improper dumping through Barcelona 010 or the municipal civics channels.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

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

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.

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