Remove one item or twenty. We collect from any floor, sort responsibly, and confirm your fixed price before we arrive. Serving Zürich.
Getting rid of large, unwanted items in Zürich does not have to be complicated. Our bulky waste disposal service in Zurich at disposal.ch covers everything too big, too heavy, or too awkward for the Züri-Sack, collected directly from your home, office, or storage space as part of our broader disposal services in Zurich.
The city's ERZ kerbside service requires a Sperrgutmarke (approximately CHF 9 per piece), a maximum weight of 25 kg per item, items placed outside by 7 am, and three working days' notice. Weekends are not covered. For anything on an upper floor, ERZ will not enter your building. For many residents, especially those without a vehicle or dealing with large or heavy pieces, this creates a real problem.
We solve that problem. Our team comes directly to your floor, carries items out safely, and takes them for proper sorting and recycling. Whether it is a single wardrobe or a full flat's worth of furniture, we confirm a fixed price before we arrive, no surprises on the day. January and February are our busiest months as move-out leases end; booking early in these months ensures you get your preferred slot.
⚠ Illegal dumping in Zürich,h leaving items on public property without a Sperrgutmarke, carries fines of CHF 200 to CHF 1'000+. Our service is the compliant, stress-free alternative.
Bulky waste (Sperrgut) is defined by ERZ as combustible waste too large or too heavy for the Züri-Sack. In practice: anything that cannot fit in a standard household waste bag.
The table below shows common items, their approximate weights, and how each disposal route handles them.
| Item | Approx. Weight | ERZ Option | disposal.ch Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-seat sofa | 50 - 120 kg | 1-5 Sperrgutmarken, kerbside only | Doorstep carry, any floor, fixed price |
| Double wardrobe | 60 - 120 kg | 2-5 marks, 25 kg limit per piece | Dismantle if needed, no weight limit |
| Double mattress | 20 - 40 kg | 1-2 marks, kerbside only | Direct removal from the bedroom |
| Kitchen unit set | 80 - 200 kg | Multiple marks + self-carry to kerb | Dismantling available, sorted recycling |
| Fitted carpet (1 room) | 15 - 30 kg | 1-2 marks, rolled + kerbside | Removal from the floor if required |
| Washing machine/fridge | 50 - 100 kg | Via SENS/Swico , NOT Sperrgutmarke | SENS/Swico-compliant e-waste routing |
| Garden furniture set | 30 - 80 kg | 1-3 marks, kerbside | Carried from the garden or balcony |
| Renovation timber/boards | Variable | Recyclinghof only, self-delivery | Home pickup + wood recycling routing |
We handle every category of oversized household and commercial waste. Each item type follows a specific processing route after collection.
Furniture is the most common bulky waste request in Zürich. Sofas, corner sofas, beds, wardrobes, and dining sets are collected directly from your room. Large items are dismantled where needed to navigate staircases and narrow doorways. Usable pieces are offered to local Brockenhaus organisations before anything goes to recycling. See our dedicated furniture disposal page for specific furniture types and logistics.
Mattresses cannot go in the Züri-Sack and are cumbersome to carry to a Recyclinghof. We collect from your bedroom and route to certified mattress recycling, where only urethane foam, steel springs, and fabric are all separated and processed. Full type-specific detail on our mattress disposal page.
Old carpets are heavy, roll awkwardly, and require a vehicle to transport. We remove fitted carpets, including lifting from the floor if required, then roll, carry out, and route to certified textile recycling. All flooring types covered on our carpet disposal page.
Bulky kitchen removals often combine wooden cabinet units with electrical appliances in one job. Wooden units go to wood recycling; appliances are routed via SENS/Swico channels for correct compliance. Dismantling service available. Full details on our kitchen items disposal page.
Washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges, and televisions require VRB-system disposal via SENS or Swico-certified channels, not standard Sperrgut routing. FCKW-containing appliances (older fridges, freezers) require specialist coolant extraction under the ChemRRV regulation, which we arrange separately. See our electronic waste disposal page for full compliance details.
Timber, old shelving, pallets, and garden furniture are collected and routed to wood recycling or authorised energy recovery. Renovation waste, including plasterboard, tiles, and rubble, is assessed on an individual basis. Contact us for larger renovation clearance jobs.
Garden furniture sets, trampolines, large tools, and planters are collected from your garden, balcony, or terrace. Note: green waste (branches, clippings, soil) is a separate disposal category; confirm routing with us for mixed outdoor loads.
Send photos via WhatsApp (+41 76 413 6183) or fill in the quote form. We assess the items, floor level, and access conditions and send a binding fixed price, no obligation, usually within the hour.
Same-day and next-day options are available across Zürich and surrounding cantons, seven days a week. We confirm all details in advance.
Our insured team carries items from any floor using equipment to protect your walls, floors, and door frames. Items are disassembled where needed. You do not need to move a thing.
After collection, items are sorted: usable pieces to Brockenhaus or donation first, recyclables to certified facilities by material type, electronics via SENS/Swico, and only unrecoverable waste to authorised thermal processing at Kehrichtverwertungsanlage Hagenholz or equivalent.
Understanding your options helps you choose the right route. This comparison is accurate as of May 2026.
| Factor | ERZ Kerbside Collection | disposal.ch |
|---|---|---|
| Booking lead time | Minimum 3 working days | Same-day / next-day available |
| Days available | Monday to Friday only | Seven days a week |
| Weight limit per item | 25 kg maximum | No weight limit |
| Floor carry | No, items must be kerbside by 7 am | Yes, from any floor, any part of the property |
| Cost for 1 item | CHF 9 Sperrgutmarke + your time + effort | From CHF 80 (all-in fixed price) |
| Cost for a full room | CHF 27-54 in marks + van hire + your effort | CHF 200 - 400 (all-in, no effort required) |
| Appliances/electronics | Not accepted, separate SENS/Swico step required | Handled correctly under one booking |
| English-language service | German only | Full English and German |
| Recyclinghof drop-off | Free, requires your vehicle and transport time | Not needed, we come to you |
Zürich apartment buildings, especially in older Kreise (Kreis 3, 4, and 5), often have steep, narrow staircases that make carrying large items alone impossible. Our team brings stair-handling equipment and uses two-person carry techniques that protect your walls, bannisters, and door frames. We have removed full wardrobes from fifth-floor flats without a lift.
Zürich's residential parking restrictions can make it hard to stop a van close to a building entrance. We coordinate parking in advance and carry items to the nearest accessible point, included in your fixed price.
ERZ requires two completely separate processes for furniture and electrical appliances. We handle both in a single visit, routing each item type correctly, wood to recycling, and appliances via SENS/Swico, at no extra coordination cost to you.
Clearing a property after a bereavement often involves many years of accumulated belongings. Our team handles these situations discreetly and carefully. You do not need to be present; we can coordinate with solicitors, property managers, or family members for access. Valuables are set aside before anything is removed. For a full property clearance, see our apartment clearance page.
Move-out deadlines in Zürich are strict. A besenrein handover often means clearing furniture the day before. We offer same-day collection for urgent situations. Contact us by WhatsApp before noon for the best availability in the city.
Every item we collect is assessed before disposal. We aim to minimise thermal processing and keep as much material as possible in active use.
| Material | First Option | Second Option | Last Resort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood (furniture, timber) | Donation / Brockenhaus if usable | Certified wood recycling/chipping | Authorised energy recovery |
| Metal (frames, springs) | Scrap metal recycling | , | Authorised disposal |
| Textiles/upholstery | Donation to charitable organisations | Textile recycling | Authorised thermal processing |
| Electronics / white goods | SENS/Swico VRB certified take-back | , | Not applicable |
| FCKW appliances (old fridges) | Licensed coolant extraction (ChemRRV) | SENS-certified body | , |
| Carpets/floor textiles | Textile recovery/recycling organisation | Fibre recycling facility | Authorised thermal processing |
| Unrecoverable mixed waste | , | , | Kehrichtverwertungsanlage Hagenholz |
Once the bulky waste is gone, many tenants need the property cleaned to a standard for handover. Through our sister company Züriclean, we can arrange professional end-of-tenancy cleaning or move-out cleaning as part of the same booking, one call, one invoice, one handover date.
For full property emptying followed by professional cleaning, see our overall clearance page, which covers the complete end-to-end service.
| USP | What It Means in Practice |
|---|---|
| Fixed price before every visit | Your quote is binding. No extras for stairs, access, or weight, as long as items match the description. |
| Same-day and next-day available | Seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays, unlike ERZ, Mon-Fri kerbside only. |
| Carry from any floor. | No kerbside restriction. We go to your flat, basement, attic, or office and carry items out safely. |
| No weight limit | ERZ limits items to 25 kg each. We have no weight limit, full sofas, wardrobes, and appliances, all handled. |
| Correct routing for all item types | Wood, textiles, electronics, FCKW appliances, each material goes to the right channel under one booking. |
| Bilingual in English and German | Full English-language service, important for Zürich's large expat and international community. |
| Donation-first policy | Usable items are offered to Brockenhaus before recycling, reducing waste, and supporting local charities. |
| Cleaning partner network | Post-clearance cleaning available via Züriclean, combined booking, no extra coordination. |
City of Zürich , all 12 Kreise: Altstadt (Kreis 1), Wollishofen (Kreis 2), Wiedikon (Kreis 3), Aussersihl/Langstrasse (Kreis 4), Industriequartier (Kreis 5), Oberstrass (Kreis 6), Fluntern (Kreis 7), Riesbach (Kreis 8), Albisrieden (Kreis 9), Höngg (Kreis 10), Oerlikon/Affoltern (Kreis 11), Schwamendingen (Kreis 12)
Extended area: Winterthur, Uster, Dübendorf, Schlieren, Dietikon, Kloten, Bülach, Horgen, Thalwil, Küsnacht, Regensdorf, Opfikon
Cantons: Kanton Zürich
Prices depend on item count, floor level, and whether dismantling is required. Guide prices start at CHF 80 for a single large item and range to CHF 650 for a full two-room clearance. A floor surcharge of CHF 5-10 per floor may apply if items do not fit in the lift. Every job receives a binding fixed price via WhatsApp or the online form before we arrive.
Sperrgut is the official Swiss ERZ term for combustible oversized waste, furniture, mattresses, and carpets. Sperrmüll is the German informal term used colloquially in Switzerland. Both refer to the same category of large household items that cannot go in the Züri-Sack.
If you use the ERZ kerbside service, yes, a Sperrgutmarke (approximately CHF 9 each, maximum 25 kg per piece) is required, available from post offices and selected retailers. If you book disposal.ch, you do not need a Sperrgutmarke; our fixed price covers everything.
Yes. This is one of our most common requests. Our team carries items down staircases using appropriate equipment. We protect walls, floors, and door frames throughout. No additional charge for stairs within a standard access distance.
We cannot take asbestos-containing materials (pre-1990 insulation boards or old floor tiles, licensed specialist required), liquid chemicals such as paints and solvents (Sonderabfall route), and gas cylinders. For everything else, furniture, electronics, appliances, renovation materials, we can help or advise on the correct disposal route.
In most cases, same-day or next-day collection is available. Contact us before noon for same-day service in the Zürich area. Our peak periods are January-March (end-of-winter lease season) and May-June (spring renovation season); booking is recommended during these months.
Items are sorted: usable pieces go to Brockenhaus or donation first, recyclables to certified recyclers (wood, metal, textiles separately), electronics via SENS/Swico, and only non-recoverable material goes to authorised thermal processing at Kehrichtverwertungsanlage Hagenholz or equivalent. Nothing to landfill as a primary route.
Yes. For a full flat clearance, see our apartment clearance page. For post-clearance cleaning to besenrein standard, we coordinate through zuericlean.com. For a complete combined service, see our overall clearance page. One booking covers everything.
