Regular Pickup

• Household waste is collected regularly. Collection days may shift due to public holidays.

• Apartments: Usually, building management takes care of setting out the bins.

• Houses: Residents are responsible for placing bins at the curb on the correct day (unless the service is included).

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Bulky Waste Pickup

• Bulky items (e.g., old mattresses, furniture) cannot go into regular bins.

• Options for disposal:

• Self-drop-off: Take items to one of the BSR recycling yards (Betriebshöfe).

• Collection service: If you don’t have a car or the item is too large, you can order a pickup.

• More information and scheduling: BSR Bulky Waste Service

• Disposing of Bulky waste in other regions of Germany

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BSR Work Yards

• Most types of garbage can be delivered directly to BSR recycling yards across Berlin.

• Check the nearest yard and the items they accept here: BSR Recycling Yards

 

Basic Garbage Separation / Recycling

Berlin has a well-organized recycling system. Different types of waste have designated bins:

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