Moving out of Antwerp? What to do with your furniture

Moving out of your student room or flat in Antwerp? The Kringwinkel collects things in good condition for free, and what still works can go free to someone nearby. Below is what the city and the university themselves say, with the source next to every rule.

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When students move in Antwerp

  • At the University of Antwerp an academic year has two semesters of thirteen teaching weeks, each followed by an exam period. (University of Antwerp - academic calendar, 2026-10-07)
  • In 2026-2027 first-semester classes start on 22 September 2026; the exam period starts on 4 January 2027 and the last exam date is 30 January 2027. (University of Antwerp - academic calendar, 2026-10-07)
  • Second-semester classes start on 8 February 2027; the exam period runs from May to July 2027, with 25 June 2027 as the last exam date. (University of Antwerp - academic calendar, 2026-10-07)

Many student rooms come free around the end of an exam period; start sorting out what to give away a few weeks before.

Give it away free

What still works can make someone else happy. On yeybu you can see what is being given away free in Antwerp, and post something yourself for free.

Things in good condition: the Kringwinkel

  • Kringwinkel Antwerpen is a non-profit with 14 second-hand shops in and around Antwerp. (Kringwinkel Antwerpen, 2026-10-09)
  • Things still in good condition can be dropped off at a Kringwinkel or collected from you. Best book online or call 03 217 25 10. (City of Antwerp - Kringwinkel, 2026-10-07)
  • The Kringwinkel collection service is completely free. (City of Antwerp - Kringwinkel, 2026-10-07)
  • If you bring usable things to the recycling park, the Kringwinkel collects them there too. (City of Antwerp - Kringwinkel, 2026-10-07)

Combustible bulky waste

  • At the recycling park, combustible bulky waste costs 22.50 euro per cubic metre, with a minimum charge for half a cubic metre (11.25 euro). At the Kielsbroek park it is weighed and costs 0.11 euro per kilo. (City of Antwerp - combustible bulky waste, 2026-10-07)
  • You may bring at most 2 m³ of bulky waste per week to the recycling park. (City of Antwerp - combustible bulky waste, 2026-10-07)
  • Having combustible bulky waste collected at home costs 0.34 euro per kilo, minimum 3 euro. Large furniture (for example sofas, at most 210 cm long) can be collected. (City of Antwerp - combustible bulky waste, 2026-10-07)
  • Put it on the pavement, ready between 8 pm and 6 am on the day of the appointment. Waste on private ground is not collected, and you may put out at most 2 m³. (City of Antwerp - combustible bulky waste, 2026-10-07)

The recycling park

  • You need an appointment to visit a recycling park, except on Wednesdays, when no appointment is needed. (City of Antwerp - booking a recycling park visit, 2026-10-07)
  • Only residents of the city can use the city's recycling parks. (City of Antwerp - booking a recycling park visit, 2026-10-07)
  • You pay at the machine with Bancontact, no cash. If you do not pay, the invoice is sent to you with 10 euro extra. (City of Antwerp - booking a recycling park visit, 2026-10-07)

Free in Antwerp right now

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  • matras
  • GRATIS keuken en badkamer
  • roeiapparaat
  • klein ladekastje
  • TV Tafel GRATIS
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Everything being given away free in Antwerp

Timeline

  1. 4 weeks before you move: decide what you take, what you give away and what has to go.
  2. 3 weeks before: post what you give away free online, with photos, sizes and when it can be collected.
  3. 2 weeks before: things in good condition? Book a free Kringwinkel collection.
  4. The week before: book a recycling park visit (not needed on Wednesdays) or have bulky waste collected.
  5. On collection day: put the bulky waste on the pavement, not on private ground.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Kringwinkel collect my things for free?

Yes. The Kringwinkel collection service is completely free; best book online or call 03 217 25 10.

Do I need an appointment for the recycling park?

Yes, except on Wednesdays. Only residents of the city can use it.

What does it cost to have bulky waste collected at home?

Combustible bulky waste costs 0.34 euro per kilo to collect, minimum 3 euro.

Every rule above comes from the official source named next to it and was checked on the date shown. Rules can change: if in doubt, check the source.