Where can I donate old furniture in my city?

In Berlin, the BSR's NochMall accepts furniture in good condition – at the store in Reinickendorf or at selected BSR recycling centres. There is also the BSR's online give-away market, social department stores and charitable initiatives. In other cities, ask your local waste disposal company; the locations overview shows which places we have pages for.

Do I have to take the furniture to the donation point myself?

That depends on the organisation: some collect larger furniture donations , others only accept what you bring yourself – ask beforehand. Alternatively, we take the items to the drop-off point as part of the private move ; the item appears in the quote.

Can your moving company organise the furniture donation completely?

We take on the part that belongs to the move: we plan with you what does not come along, dismantle donatable furniture and drive it to the drop-off point once it has agreed. Whether an item is accepted is up to the organisation. On request, we dispose of whatever is left – each as a separate item in the fixed price quote.

Will I get a donation receipt for furniture I hand in?

Only if the organisation is tax-privileged and issues a donation receipt (Zuwendungsbestätigung) . Donations in kind count as a contribution under § 10b EStG; for used private furniture, its market value (gemeiner Wert) at the time of donation applies, which photos and old purchase receipts help to prove. Clarify beforehand whether a place does this for donations in kind.

What do I do with furniture nobody wants?

Damaged or heavily worn furniture that is no longer suitable for a furniture donation can be disposed of via the recycling centre or bulky-waste collection – or you can have it collected as part of a house clearance . Our team is happy to advise you on which disposal routes are sensible and cost-effective, so that items that cannot be donated are also recycled properly.

How long does collection of a furniture donation usually take?

That depends entirely on the organisation; some have fixed collection days, others only accept items handed in. So enquire a few weeks before the move. If the collection does not happen in time, we can take the furniture donation to the drop-off point ourselves as part of the move, provided it has agreed.

Can I sell furniture online instead of donating it?

Yes, platforms for used furniture are a good alternative to a furniture donation if you would like a little financial compensation. For furniture that cannot be sold, donating to social organisations remains the more sustainable and quicker solution.

What does disposing of non-donatable furniture cost?

That depends on the quantity and type. In Berlin, private households can hand in most bulky waste free of charge at BSR recycling centres up to a certain amount; collection by the BSR, on the other hand, costs money. If we take care of disposal, the amount appears as a separate item in the fixed price quote.

How do I best prepare furniture for donation?

Clean the furniture thoroughly, check it is complete and photograph larger pieces for your enquiry to the drop-off point. A well-prepared furniture donation is accepted faster and reaches the next owner undamaged. Our movers support you with dismantling and packing.

Is a furniture donation worthwhile on a long-distance move too?

On a long-distance move in particular, a furniture donation pays off, as transport volume and costs rise with distance. Giving away unnecessary furniture beforehand saves real money and space in the removal van, while valuable pieces benefit a new home.

What are the advantages of donating furniture over conventional disposal?

A furniture donation reduces waste, saves disposal costs and supports people who need affordable furnishings. Instead of throwing furniture away, you give it a second life and make a real contribution to sustainability and social responsibility during your move.

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A private move almost always leaves pieces of furniture that no longer fit in the new flat. Instead of putting them out as bulky waste, you can pass on items in good condition – in Berlin, for example, to the NochMall, the BSR's second-hand department store, or to charitable organisations. During the survey for your private move we go through with you what comes along and what should leave the flat beforehand. On request, we take sorted-out items to the drop-off point once it has agreed to accept them.

A house clearance or office move also often leaves usable furniture behind. The order matters: first clarify whether an organisation will take the items and whether it collects them itself, then fix the moving date. Anything we transport or dispose of in addition appears as a separate item in the quote; we give you the fixed price after the survey. Whatever nobody wants goes to the recycling centre or bulky-waste collection – so the donation does not become extra stress on moving day.

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Tell us when you enquire which furniture should not move with you. We then plan what goes to a drop-off point, what is disposed of and what is taken to the new flat, and list each item in the quote. Call us on 01625978461; you receive the fixed price after the survey.

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Every piece of furniture that does not travel saves cargo space and carrying time. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and plan with you which items move, which you donate and which are disposed of. Drop-off points decide for themselves what they accept – so clarify the hand-over before the moving date, ideally with photos. We move the rest of your furniture with liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) at a fixed price after a survey.

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We go through with you what comes along, what is donated and what is disposed of – so the volume in the quote matches reality.

Trip to the drop-off point

Once an organisation has agreed, we take donatable items there as part of the move; the item appears in the quote.

Dismantle and label

We dismantle wardrobes and beds for transport and label small parts so the next owner can reassemble them.

Dispose of what remains

Whatever nobody wants, we take to the recycling centre on request or plan it into moving day as a house clearance.

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A move is a good moment to pass on furniture that is still in good shape. We arrange the move planning so that only what you really need in the new flat travels with you.

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When you enquire, we already ask which furniture will not move with you and take this into account in the volume and the quote.

Safe handling

We carry donated items just as carefully as your belongings – scratches and dents reduce the chance of acceptance.

Clear communication

The quote shows separately what the move, the trip to the drop-off point and disposal cost, so you can decide on each item individually.

Structured move planning

Collection dates from organisations and your moving date are easier to coordinate if both are fixed a few weeks in advance.

Flexible support

If a drop-off point cancels at short notice, we discuss whether the item comes along, goes into storage or is disposed of after all.

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At the end the old flat is empty: anything that is neither moved nor donated goes to orderly disposal.

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On a long-distance move sorting out pays off especially, because every cubic metre travels the whole route. If only a few pieces of furniture remain after donating, a shared load instead of a dedicated lorry may suit: your belongings travel on a planned trip, and you pay for the cargo space they take up.

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Moving raises many questions that go well beyond the transport itself – such as house clearance, donating furniture or choosing between new and second-hand furniture. If you plan early, you can sort things out before the actual private move and make room for a fresh start. With a long-distance move, too, it is worth giving away unnecessary household goods beforehand instead of dragging them along. Our advisers support you individually with each of these steps.

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A good checklist coordinates dates, helpers and materials early. That way your home move, senior move or student move in Berlin stays transparent, structured and markedly easier to control.

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With a suitable packing service, careful furniture transport and a flexible small transport, ways can be shortened, damage avoided and even narrow approaches in Berlin managed cleanly in logistical terms.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about donating furniture

Answers on drop-off points in Berlin, condition, collection, donation receipts and disposing of furniture that cannot be donated.

In principle, all working and clean pieces of furniture are suitable for a furniture donation, such as beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs or sofas without major damage. Electrical appliances are usually checked separately. Many social department stores are also happy to accept small furniture such as chests of drawers or shelves. A quick condition check before handing them in is worthwhile so the drop-off point can pass the furniture on directly.

Where to take used furniture? Drop-off points in Berlin

In Berlin, the NochMall, the BSR's second-hand department store at Auguste-Viktoria-Allee 99 (Reinickendorf), accepts furniture, clothing and books in good condition – directly at the store or at selected BSR recycling centres. The BSR also runs an online swap and give-away market and publishes a list of charitable organisations that accept donations. Social department stores and local initiatives are also often glad of working beds, wardrobes or tables.

Before donating furniture, call the organisation or send photos to clarify condition, dimensions and collection. Which recycling centres currently accept items for the NochMall is listed on bsr.de. Once a place has agreed, we take the items there on request as part of the move. Outside Berlin, ask your local waste disposal company about a second-hand exchange.

How to prepare your furniture donation properly

For your furniture donation to actually be accepted, the items should be clean, complete and in working order. Photograph larger pieces in advance and send the pictures to the drop-off point you have in mind to avoid misunderstandings. Minor damage such as scratches is usually not a problem, whereas broken or heavily soiled furniture is often refused.

Ideally plan the donation before the actual moving date so there is enough time for collection and transport. Our team helps you dismantle furniture properly and pack it securely. That way the items reach their new owner undamaged.

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Moving into a 1-room flat? Then you pay from €369.
For a 2-room flat it is from €584.
For a 3-room flat we charge from €909.
A 4-room flat costs from €1,309.
Houses and villas receive an individual quote.
We charge long-distance moves from €3.95 per kilometre.

We are happy to clarify all the details during a free survey.

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Here you will find all our services around the topic of moving.

Furniture transport – fast transport of your pieces of furniture.
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Home move – your flat move, well organised.
Clearance – we create order.
Move with assembly – complete service including furniture set-up.

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We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and from here handle moves within the city and long-distance moves. The locations overview shows which places have their own pages; routes from Berlin can be found under long-distance moves.

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