Moving out of Munich? What to do with your furniture

Moving out in Munich and have furniture or things you cannot take? Below is what Munich's waste management company (AWM) and LMU themselves say, with the source next to every rule. What still works can go free to someone nearby.

Please note: this guide is general information to help you plan, not legal advice. yeybu is not part of, or affiliated with, the city or the organisations named here. Fees, fines, opening hours and rules are set by them and can change at any time; the official page always prevails. No rights can be derived from this page.

When students move in Munich

  • At LMU Munich, the winter semester 2026/27 lecture period runs from 12 October 2026 to 5 February 2027. (LMU Munich - lecture periods, 2026-10-06)
  • In the summer semester 2027 the lecture period runs from 12 April to 16 July 2027. (LMU Munich - lecture periods, 2026-10-06)

Rooms come free around those dates; start sorting out 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 Munich, and post something yourself for free.

Taking it to a recycling centre

  • At a recycling centre (Wertstoffhof) you hand in bulky waste and recyclables in household quantities free of charge. (AWM - recycling centres, 2026-10-06)
  • Munich residents may bring 2 m³ of bulky waste per day free - about one estate car full. Larger amounts are accepted for a fee at the Wertstoffhöfe plus. (AWM - recycling centres, 2026-10-06)
  • Last acceptance is 15 minutes before closing; after that, no more entry. (AWM - recycling centres, 2026-10-06)
  • Proof that you live in Munich can be your car number plate, ID, rental contract or your last household-waste fee notice. (AWM - tips for clearing a household, 2026-10-06)
  • Things in good condition can be handed in at the recycling centres for AWM's second-hand department store Halle 2, or taken there directly. (AWM - tips for clearing a household, 2026-10-06)

Bulky-waste collection (paid)

  • Bulky-waste collection costs money: a €50 call-out flat fee plus €20 per started cubic metre. (AWM - bulky-waste collection for households, 2026-10-06)

Free in Munich right now

  • 3 Mobile-Halter aus Holz zu verschenken
  • Haba Babyschaukel Pferd zu verschenken
  • Buch zu verschenken
  • Stillkissen mit Blumenmuster zu verschenken
  • Bettschlange von Ullenboom, 3 Meter, zu verschenken
  • Ullenboom Bettschlange 3m zu verschenken
  • Wohnzimmerschrank dunkles Holz zu verschenken
  • 2 große Fleecedecken zu verschenken

Everything being given away free in Munich

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. The week before: take the rest to a recycling centre yourself - up to 2 m³ a day free; spread more over two days.
  4. No car? Collection costs €50 plus €20 per m³ - giving away is cheaper.
  5. Arrive in time: last acceptance 15 minutes before closing.

Frequently asked questions

Is bulky-waste collection free in Munich?

No. It costs a €50 call-out fee plus €20 per started cubic metre - so €90 for 2 m³. Bringing it to a recycling centre is free.

How much bulky waste can I bring free to a recycling centre?

2 m³ per day, about one estate car full.

Until when does the recycling centre accept waste?

Last acceptance is 15 minutes before closing; after that, no more entry.

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.