Bulky Waste Disposal in Vienna 2026: Mistplatz, Sperrmüll Pickup & Alternatives

You’re decluttering, moving, or Vienna just won’t take another sofa — and you need a path to the Mistplatz, a bulky-waste pickup, or a smart alternative. What many don’t know: Vienna in 2026 has a thoughtful system for bulky-waste disposal, and it’s often free if you use it right. Here’s the complete guide.

The 7 Vienna Mistplätze — all locations and opening hours

Important in 2026: Mistplätze take bulky waste free for Vienna households. Spot ID checks (Meldezettel / ID) are common.

What the Mistplätze take — and what they don’t

Free (subject to quantity limits):

• Furniture: sofa, armchair, wardrobe, table, bed, mattress
• Appliances: washing machine, fridge, TV, microwave
• Bulky waste up to 2 m: carpets, planks, rods
• Glass, metal, wood (separated)
• Construction debris up to 250 kg per drop (free for private)

Paid or refused:

• Old tyres (€5 per tyre)
• Asbestos, hazardous materials (special collection points only)
• Hazardous waste (paint, solvents over 2 litres) — only at the “49er Mobil” mobile collection
• Over 250 kg construction debris — paid

Bulky waste pickup in Vienna — when you can’t carry it

Vienna offers two ways in 2026 to have bulky waste picked up instead of dropped off:

1. Mistplatz-Express (paid)

MA 48 picks up your bulky waste at home. Process:

• Book online at wien.gv.at/mistplatz or by phone +43 1 546 48
• Wait time: 7 – 21 days
• Cost: €15 – €40 for up to 4 m³, more for larger volumes
• You must place the waste at the curb (not in the stairwell)

2. Caritas / Volkshilfe / Tierschutzhaus pickup (free for working furniture)

If your old furniture still works, some Vienna social organisations pick it up free:

• Caritas Vienna (carla shops): higher-end furniture, washing machines, fridges
• Volkshilfe Vienna: furniture and household goods
• Tierschutzhaus Vienna: donated furniture for residential use (selective)
• Wiener Sozialdienste: furniture handover with contact

Lead time: usually 7 – 14 days. Works only if items are clean and usable.

Transporting bulky waste — when you drive to the Mistplatz yourself

Here’s the often-missed point: many Viennese don’t have a suitable car for bulky waste. An old couch doesn’t fit in a Polo. How do you get to the Mistplatz?

Option A: Carsharing van

• ShareNow / MILES Van: €30 – €60 for 1 – 2 hours
• You drive yourself, load yourself; Mistplatz staff help with unloading
• You need a companion for carrying

Option B: WeDort with helper

• 1 – 2 hours transport + 1 helper = €60 – €100
• The driver comes to you, the helper carries furniture from your apartment
• Drive to the Mistplatz, unload together
• You spend 60 – 90 minutes instead of 3 – 4 hours for DIY

Option C: Mistplatz-Express (paid)

• €15 – €40 (see above)
• 7 – 21 days wait
• Only works if you bring waste to the curb

Special cases: what to do with…?

An old mattress

Mistplatz takes it free. If you live in a Vienna inner-city Altbau and can’t get the mattress through the stairwell: WeDort with helper (€60 – €80) solves it in an hour.

A non-working fridge

Mistplätze take fridges free. Important: defrost 24 h beforehand, or drop-off is often refused due to drip water.

A couch too big for the lift

Vienna Altbau classic. Solutions:

• Disassemble the couch if possible (legs and back are often removable)
• Take it through the staircase (two strong helpers)
• Through the inner courtyard if the window is large enough (risky, often needs building manager approval)

Solid wood furniture (oak wardrobe etc.)

For a large oak wardrobe: often easiest to disassemble on-site. Möbeltaxi or WeDort drivers can help (hourly billing); Mistplatz takes the parts.

Old radiators / cast iron

Some Mistplätze charge for metal scrap (€0.10 – €0.30/kg). Alternatively, metal scrap dealers in Vienna pay for cast iron (€0.10 – €0.20/kg).

Money back: deposit and donations

Smart disposal can return cash:

• Major appliances: When buying new at MediaMarkt, Saturn, Hartlauer, the old device can be handed in free
• Furniture with value (real antiques): Auction house Dorotheum in Vienna accepts pieces free for valuation
• Working books: Vienna antiquarians pay €0.20 – €2 per book depending on condition

With WeDort: bulky waste transport in Vienna

WeDort has two ways to handle bulky waste in Vienna:

Service 1 — Transport + helper. You book a vehicle + helper in the app, the helper helps carry from your apartment, drive to the Mistplatz together. Perfect for single sofas, wardrobes, large appliances. Price: ~€60 – €100 in Vienna.

Service 2 — Item Delivery (Sending). When you want to donate furniture (Caritas, Volkshilfe etc.) and can’t drive yourself: you hand the item to the driver, they deliver it to the Caritas drop-off and you receive a digital handover confirmation. Ideal for people without a car who want to do something good.

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Frequently asked questions about bulky waste disposal in Vienna

Is Mistplatz drop-off in Vienna free?

Yes — for private households with Vienna main residence, dropping off household goods, furniture and appliances at the 7 Mistplätze is generally free in 2026. Quantity limits apply (up to 4 m³ per drop).

How much does Sperrmüll pickup cost in Vienna?

MA 48 Mistplatz-Express pickup costs €15 – €40 in 2026 for up to 4 m³ of bulky waste. 7 – 21 days lead time.

Where do I throw away mattresses in Vienna?

At any of the 7 Vienna Mistplätze (Brigittenau, Donaustadt, Floridsdorf, Hietzing, Liesing, Ottakring, Simmering) — the mattress is taken free. If transport is hard: Mistplatz-Express or an app-based transport with helper.

Can I donate used furniture in Vienna?

Yes. Caritas Vienna (carla shops), Volkshilfe, Tierschutzhaus and Wiener Sozialdienste pick up working furniture free. Lead time usually 7 – 14 days. Important: items must be clean and usable.

Who helps carry heavy bulky waste?

MA 48 Sperrmüll pickup only takes from the curb — not from inside the apartment. If you need a helper who carries from your apartment too: WeDort with helper (€20/h per helper) or classic mover (€25 – €35/h per helper).

When should I dispose of bulky waste before a Vienna move?

1 – 2 weeks before the move. Every fewer box and piece saves 5 – 15 minutes during the move, so €5 – €15 in transport cost. With substantial household goods this totals €100 – €200 in savings.

What CAN’T go to the Mistplatz?

Asbestos, larger quantities of solvents and paints, hazardous waste like old batteries (separate collection points), contaminated materials. When unsure: 01-546 48 or wien.gv.at/abfall.

This article was reviewed by the WeDort editorial team on May 19, 2026. Mistplatz data is based on official figures from MA 48 (Vienna Waste Management).