Moving out of Rotterdam? What to do with your furniture

Moving out of your room in Rotterdam and have things you cannot take? Below is what the city itself says, with the source next to every rule. Throwing away is the last step: 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.

Give it away free

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

Free drop-off at a recycling park

Rotterdam residents bring waste, bulky waste and usable second-hand things free of charge to one of 6 recycling parks (milieuparken), including Charlois (Aploniastraat 12), Bovendijk 191, IJsselmonde (Hekendorpstraat 55) and Prins Alexander (Nikkelstraat 101). (Municipality of Rotterdam - recycling parks, 2026-10-06)
Bring your ID and a letter, card or parcel showing your name and address. (Municipality of Rotterdam - recycling parks, 2026-10-06)
Every recycling park has a container of the second-hand shop Het Goed for things that are still good and usable, for example furniture or clothes. (Municipality of Rotterdam - recycling parks, 2026-10-06)
Residents can borrow a trailer or electric cargo bike free of charge to take bulky waste or second-hand things to a recycling park. Reserve online at least one day ahead. (Municipality of Rotterdam - recycling parks, 2026-10-06)

Bulky-waste collection

Cannot take it yourself? Book an appointment online or call 14 010. (Municipality of Rotterdam - bulky waste, 2026-10-06)
On the day of the appointment, put the bulky waste out before 8:00 on a free parking space. It is collected between 8:00 and 21:00; you do not need to stay home. (Municipality of Rotterdam - bulky waste, 2026-10-06)
It may take up no more than 1 parking space. Make packages of at most 1 m and 30 kg each; a sofa does not have to be sawn up. (Municipality of Rotterdam - bulky waste, 2026-10-06)
Lots of large things for second-hand? Second-hand shops such as Het Goed collect them from you free of charge, by appointment. (Municipality of Rotterdam - bulky waste, 2026-10-06)

What not to do

Do not put bulky waste out the evening before. You can be fined for it. (Municipality of Rotterdam - bulky waste, 2026-10-06)

Free in Rotterdam right now

Everything being given away free in Rotterdam

Timeline

4 weeks before you move: decide what you take, what you give away and what has to go. Check your own programme's calendar for when your exams end.
3 weeks before: post what you give away free online, with photos, sizes and when it can be collected.
2 weeks before: reserve a free trailer or cargo bike if you need one (at least one day ahead).
The week before: take usable things to the Het Goed container at a recycling park, the rest to the right bins - all free.
If you book a collection: put it out before 8:00 on the day, never the evening before.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to drop off bulky waste in Rotterdam?

Yes. Residents bring bulky waste and usable second-hand things free of charge to the 6 recycling parks.

Can I put my bulky waste out the evening before?

No. Put it out before 8:00 on the day of your appointment; doing it the evening before can get you a fine.

Where do furniture and things that still work go?

Give them away free, or take them to the Het Goed second-hand container at any recycling park.

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.