Bulky Waste is Collected
By Thelma
@thelme55 (77081)
Germany
June 23, 2021 2:46am CST
At last, our Sperrmüll is collected. Sperrmüll is a German word for a bulky waste like furniture of any kind, carpets, bathtubs, bicycles and more.
I was so busy yesterday afternoon getting rid of the furniture and bicycle and put them outside our flat. Some of them were used on our balcony. So, it was a lot of work for me organising the balcony, cleaning it, too. Of course my hubby and son helped me.
My 30 years old bike was included in the bulky waste collection but it didn’t take long after we had put it outside. I saw a man about 60+ years old with a huge white van from our window kitchen, put my pink bicycle in it. My bike was still in good shape and was seldom used. The last time I used it was, when I was biking with my sister in the Netherlands going to the beach. I had nice moments with that bike. I had to get rid of it as I am no longer biking here in Germany.
Anyway, those things are gone now as I heard the Sperrmüll truck collected them. I was supposed to sleep long as I was so tired but the sound of the truck coming from my open window was loud.
Have you get rid of something bulky this last few days? What was it?
Thank you for reading and have a nice Wednesday.
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23 responses
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
23 Jun 21
We just moved last month so we did get rid of some old sofas and a study desk.
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
24 Jun 21
I see. Thank you for the info @cahaya1983.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
23 Jun 21
we have bulk pickup (furniture etc) on Thursdays. if the item is big you have to call ahead.
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
23 Jun 21
We had to book online for an appointment for that bulk pickup that we had today. Thank you @DocAndersen.
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
24 Jun 21
@DocAndersen I think we have waited for more than a month. I have noticed that it was not only our bulky waste were collected but also others from our neighbourhood.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
24 Jun 21
@thelme55 ah that is the exact same for us. Sometimes in the spring and fall we have to wait 2-3 weeks because they have so many bulk items to pick up!
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@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
23 Jun 21
Nothing as yet but I am sure you must have been feeling great after you got rid of so many things which you hardly use
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
26 Jun 21
Yes, it was great after getting rid of them. Thank you and have a nice weekend @Butterfingers
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@RebeccasFarm (89870)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jun 21
I did not but I wish I could. Pity about your bike Thelma.
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
24 Jun 21
Yes, pity but it should be done as I am no longer using it. Thank you @RebeccasFarm. Enjoy the rest of your Thursday.
@Tampa_girl7 (50285)
• United States
27 Jun 21
I got my bedroom set when I was living in Germany, because someone put it out on the street. I couldn’t believe they were throwing it out. I’ve had it nearly 40 years. The bed, two marble topped end tables and mirrored dresser to match and a large wardrobe with oval mirror on it. I think it’s beautiful, but I guess they didn’t like it.
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
28 Jun 21
Yes, I guess they didn’t like it anymore and they have new bedroom furniture. Thank you @Tampa_girl7
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
23 Jun 21
We did that two years ago when we moved into this house. We haven't got anything else large that needs to be thrown out since then.
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
23 Jun 21
That is good that you don’t have bulky things to be picked up. Thank you @DaddyEvil.
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@LindaOHio (178869)
• United States
23 Jun 21
They discontinued the bi-annual collection of large items. Now you have to haul them to a collection site. It used to be fun to watch so many people stopping to see what someone had thrown out and how many people would load someone's castoffs into their car or truck.
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
23 Jun 21
That is sad. That would be a lot of work for you to bring the things to the collection site. Yes, I have seen that before, too a few years ago. Thank you @LindaOHio. Have anime Wednesday.
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@LindaOHio (178869)
• United States
24 Jun 21
@thelme55 Thank you. Have a great Thursday!
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
23 Jun 21
Yes I do it from time to time. Cleaning stuff which is not use anymore is necessary
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@RebeccasFarm (89870)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Jun 21
I am so glad to hear this.
I did not, not yet. But I want to.
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@Dena91 (16634)
• United States
23 Jun 21
We live inside the city limits so we can put stuff like that out and they come around 1-2 times a week and pick it up. Last fall we got rid of an old microwave oven, a chest and an old bike. Like you, someone stopped and put the bike in their truck before the city trucks came and got it. 
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@Babale (1866)
• Semarang, Indonesia
24 Jun 21
If there bicycles and other items are included in the garbage category, here they are in the used goods category and can be resold via online or used goods collectors who go from house to house. 
