wood, metal, felt
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- A piano is too large for household waste bins.
- It consists of mixed materials and belongs in the bulky waste collection or at the recycling centre.
- Any hazardous substances it may contain (e.g. lead in strings) require proper disposal.
Collection dates, costs and acceptance conditions may vary by municipality.
varies by municipalityBefore you throw it away
- Remove loose parts such as pedals and flaps.
- Contact your local waste disposal company for a bulky waste collection appointment or take the piano to the recycling centre.
- Make sure there are no batteries or hazardous substances inside.
What you can make from it
Piano lid as coffee table
- Clean and sand the lid
- Attach legs made of wood or metal
- Paint or oil the surface
Piano wood for shelves
- Dismantle the piano and remove the wooden panels
- Cut and sand the panels to size
- Attach the boards to a wall or in a shelf