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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Basel

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Basel, Basel-StadtLocal timezone: Europe/Zurich

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Basel bulky waste rules depend on the item and address. Use the official booking, schedule, building-manager, waste-operator, or waste facility guidance before setting items out.

Service type

mixed

Large bulky waste is collected according to Basel-Stadt collection plans/Dräggwägg app or taken through authorized channels.

Limits

Accepted items, set-out timing, address eligibility, and item counts depend on the official booking/schedule, district/sector rule, or recycling-centre rules.

Fees: Fees vary by service, item, address, and whether collection or drop-off is used.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

https://www.bs.ch/themen/umwelt-und-bauen/abfall-und-sauberkeit/abfallabfuhr

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, Mattresses, Large household objects, Appliances where accepted by the service
Not accepted
Hazardous waste, Construction debris, Commercial waste, Unbooked street dumping
Holiday shifts
Holiday schedules may shift; confirm collection dates with the official city calendar, booking confirmation, or waste operator.

Official service info

Source: Canton Basel-Stadt - Waste disposal

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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 Basel, Basel-Stadt. Your service is listed as "mixed" with this schedule: Large bulky waste is collected according to Basel-Stadt collection plans/Dräggwägg app or taken through authorized channels.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses, Large household objects, Appliances where accepted by the service. Not accepted: Hazardous waste, Construction debris, Commercial waste, Unbooked street dumping. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/switzerland/basel-stadt/basel

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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