wood, metal, foam
Confidence: depends on your area · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Beds are classified as bulky waste and must not be placed in the general waste bin.
- You can register the bed for collection with your local authority's bulky waste service.
- Alternatively, you can take the bed to your local recycling centre (Wertstoffhof).
The exact regulations for bulky waste can vary between local authorities, e.g. collection dates or fees.
varies by local authorityBefore you throw it away
- Dismantle the bed into its individual parts (frame, slats, mattress).
- Remove the mattress cover and clean any soiling if necessary.
- Check with your local waste disposal office for collection dates or take the parts to the recycling centre.
What you can make from it
Bed frame as shelf
- Dismantle the bed frame into individual wooden parts
- Sand the surfaces smooth and apply a protective coating
- Assemble the parts into a wall shelf
Mattress fabric for cushion covers
- Remove the mattress cover
- Wash and cut the fabric into suitable pieces
- Sew the pieces into cushion covers