Moving out of Leverkusen? How to get rid of furniture and bulky waste
Moving out in Leverkusen? AVEA collects bulky waste free twice a year if you book it in writing - and what still works can go free to someone nearby. Below is what AVEA itself writes, with the source next to every rule.
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Bulky waste: free twice a year
- AVEA collects bulky waste of up to 5 m³ free of charge twice a year on written request. (AVEA - bulky waste, 2026-10-09)
- Items may not be longer than 2 m. (AVEA - bulky waste, 2026-10-09)
- Anything over 5 m³ and items that were not booked are not taken. (AVEA - bulky waste booking, 2026-10-09)
- Clearing a whole household is not part of the bulky-waste pickup. (AVEA - bulky waste booking, 2026-10-09)
- Special bulky-waste pickups can be requested for a fee at AVEA's head office (Im Eisholz 3); only cash is accepted there. (AVEA - bulky waste, 2026-10-09)
How to book it
- Booking is in writing: with the bulky-waste card, by email to [email protected], with the online form or by fax to 0214-8668-150. Booking by phone is not offered. (AVEA - bulky waste booking, 2026-10-09)
- When booking, give the number of each kind of item. (AVEA - bulky waste booking, 2026-10-09)
- Put the bulky waste out on the street (pavement or road) no earlier than the evening before the pickup; items on private ground are not collected. (AVEA - bulky waste booking, 2026-10-09)
- Changes or cancellations are possible by phone up to three days before the pickup. (AVEA - bulky waste booking, 2026-10-09)
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Timeline
- 4 weeks before moving out: decide what you take, what you give away and what has to go.
- 3 weeks before: post what you give away free online, with photos, measurements and a pick-up time.
- 2 to 3 weeks before: book the bulky-waste pickup with AVEA (in writing).
- The evening before the pickup, not earlier: put the bulky waste on the street, at most 5 m³, nothing longer than 2 m.
- After the pickup: leave the pavement clean.
Frequently asked questions
What does a bulky-waste pickup cost in Leverkusen?
Nothing, twice a year, up to 5 m³ - on written request to AVEA.
Can I book bulky waste by phone?
No. Booking is in writing: bulky-waste card, email to [email protected], online form or fax. Changes or cancellations by phone up to three days before.
When may I put the bulky waste out?
No earlier than the evening before the pickup, on the street - not on private ground.
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.