wood, possibly metal
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Tables are usually made of mixed materials and do not fit in the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin) or Blaue Tonne (blue bin)
- They are considered bulky waste and are disposed of via the bulky waste collection service
- Wood and metal are separated and recycled in this way
The exact regulations for bulky waste collection vary from municipality to municipality
varies by Gemeinde (municipality)Before you throw it away
- Register a bulky waste collection appointment with the local waste disposal company
- If necessary, dismantle the table and pack it in a space-saving manner
- Place it at the collection point on the agreed day
What you can make from it
Garden bench from old table
- Clean the table top and sand it down if necessary
- Shorten or adjust the legs
- Mount the table top on a stable substructure
- Treat with weatherproof varnish or oil
Workbench for the workshop
- Fix the table top as a work surface
- Stabilise the frame or attach new legs
- Add drawers or storage boxes
- Seal the surface with clear varnish