Wood, metal, plastic
Confidence: depends on your area · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Chairs are too large for regular bins.
- They consist of mixed materials that cannot be separated.
- Therefore, they belong to bulky waste (residual waste) or the recycling centre.
Rules for bulky waste vary by municipality. Some offer free collection, others charge a fee or have special drop-off points.
varies by MunicipalityBefore you throw it away
- Dismantle the chair if necessary to make transport easier.
- Arrange a collection date with your municipality or use the next bulky waste collection day.
What you can make from it
Side table from seat
- Separate the seat from the frame.
- Sand the surface and paint or varnish as desired.
- Attach a stable underframe made of metal or wood.
Garden bench from several chairs
- Dismantle several chairs and use the seats as the bench surface.
- Build a wooden frame and attach the seats to it.
- Treat the wood to make it weatherproof and add cushions if desired.