Wood, metal
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- A wardrobe is too large for the general waste bin and is made of several materials that need to be disposed of separately.
- Local bulky waste collection will take it, often for a fee.
- Some municipalities also offer a drop-off service to the recycling centre.
Bulky waste collection varies by municipality, e.g. appointment required or drop-off at the recycling centre.
varies by MunicipalityBefore you throw it away
- Empty the wardrobe and remove all clothes
- Remove drawers and shelves
- Detach doors and any metal parts
- Dismantle or flatten the wardrobe for transport if necessary
What you can make from it
Wooden shelf from wardrobe parts
- Dismantle the wardrobe and clean the wooden panels
- Cut and drill the panels
- Assemble the shelves and fix them to the wall
Garden bench from old wardrobe
- Sand down and treat the wooden parts
- Use the metal frame as a support structure
- Assemble the parts into a bench and weatherproof it