{"id":7553,"date":"2026-10-04T09:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T08:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junkbrothers.be\/?p=7553"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:24:39","slug":"getting-rid-of-an-old-sofa-mattress-in-antwerp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junkbrothers.be\/en\/oude-zetel-matras-wegdoen-antwerpen\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Rid of an Old Sofa, Mattress, or Cabinet in Antwerp: 6 Options and How Much They Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your new sofa is being delivered next week, you're moving, or you're clearing out your parents' apartment. And there you have that old three-seater, a worn-out mattress, and a cabinet that nobody wants anymore. What do you do with them?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

There\u2019s one thing you really shouldn\u2019t do: put everything on the sidewalk with a note saying \"take it for free.\" In Antwerp, that\u2019s considered illegal dumping. You\u2019ll get a GAS fine of up to \u20ac500 for that, and on top of that, you\u2019ll have to pay the cleanup costs. You can read more about this in our article on bulky trash on the sidewalk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Fortunately, there are plenty of legal ways to do this. We\u2019ve listed them below, from free to the least time-consuming, along with the rates set by the City of Antwerp (verified in October 2026).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The 6 options at a glance<\/h2>\n\t\t
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\n \t\t\tOption<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow much does it cost?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tGood to Know<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tSell or Give Away<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tFree, or you can make some money from it<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tOnly for items in good condition. The buyer must pick them up in person.<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tThrift Store<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tFree pickup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tOnly reusable items, set out on the ground floor<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tReturns at the store<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tUsually free<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen purchasing a new mattress or a new appliance<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tRecycling Center<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tMattresses and wood are free. Sofas: \u20ac0.11 per kilo at the Kiel recycling center, \u20ac22.50 per m\u00b3 at the other centers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tAppointment, bring your own ID card, arrange your own transportation<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tCity Bulky Waste Collection<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u20ac0.34 per kilogram<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tCarry it to the curb yourself, max. 2 m\u00b3<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tClearance firm<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tFixed price each<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tWe carry everything outside, even from an upper floor<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

1. Sell or Give Away<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Is your couch or cabinet still in good condition? If so, someone else might want it. List it on 2dehands.be or Facebook Marketplace, or ask around in your neighborhood group. Be sure to mention that the buyer must pick it up themselves and check beforehand to make sure the furniture fits through their door.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A few tips:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t