Basement clearance
Basement Clearance in Zurich: We Pick Up Everything From Your Cellar
We clear your cellar from top to bottom: we carry the items out ourselves and deliver them to recycling centers, including narrow stairs and no-lift access.
- Zurich and nearby towns
- Fixed price before we arrive
- Carry-out from any cellar access
Fixed price, no hidden fees
Same-day when available
Insured team
Sorting and recycling included
What municipal collection cannot do for your cellar, and what we can
A basement clearance grows the moment you open the cellar door: old furniture, forgotten boxes, broken appliances, damp mattresses. We come to the property, carry everything out of the cellar compartment or cellar room, and deliver it to recycling centers, with no stack of stickers at the kerb.
January to March is peak season for cellar clearances in Zurich, when lease handovers demand empty compartments. Illegal dumping in communal areas or on pavements can lead to fines. We work with residents, landlords, property managers, and estate executors across the canton of Zurich and nearby cantons, and every job starts with a written quote.
Items we clear from cellars
A full cellar compartment, a single cellar room, or a multi-room basement. Mixed storage from years of use is handled as one clearance, not piece by piece with kerbside stickers.
Old furniture and bulky pieces
Wardrobes, shelving, sofas, tables, and bed frames. These are often far too heavy for kerbside collection. We dismantle where needed, carry them out, and deliver them to recycling centers. See our furniture disposal and bulky item disposal services.
Mattresses and bedding
Damp cellars degrade foam and fabric. We pick up all sizes, including double and boxspring models, and deliver them to a suitable recycling center. See our mattress disposal service.
Electrical appliances and e-waste
Fridges, washing machines, TVs, and IT gear. We deliver them to recycling centers for electrical appliances. See our electronic waste disposal service.
Mixed bulky waste and storage clutter
Boxes, bags, construction offcuts, sports gear, and garden tools: years of accumulation. No pre-sorting is needed on your side; we load everything and deliver it to the appropriate recycling centers.
Hazardous materials
Paints, solvents, pesticides, batteries, and fluorescent tubes need special handling. Tell us about them when you request a quote, and we will advise on the correct option.
How our basement clearance works
- 1
Send photos
Send a few cellar photos via WhatsApp or the booking form. We assess volume, stairs, and access, then send you a quote, usually within a few hours.
- 2
Agree a time
Accept the quote and confirm the date. Same-day and next-day slots are available across most Zurich postcodes, subject to capacity.
- 3
We pick up
An insured team carries every item out of the cellar, narrow stairs and no lift included, and loads the van. You do not carry anything to the kerb.
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We deliver
We deliver the items to the recycling centers that suit each material.
Where your cellar items go after pickup
We deliver every item from a cellar clearance to the recycling center that suits it.
| Item | Where we deliver it |
|---|---|
| Usable furniture and goods | Recycling center for furniture and household goods |
| Wood and timber | Wood recycling center |
| Metals (steel, aluminium) | Metal recycling center |
| Electrical items and e-waste | Recycling center for electrical appliances; fridges to recycling centers equipped for refrigerant handling |
| Textiles and foam | Textile recycling center |
| Mixed residual items | Recycling center for mixed waste |
Get a written quote before clearance day
You receive a written quote before the team arrives. For an accurate quote, we need the following:
Photos of the cellar
Your postal code
Stairs and lift access
The approximate volume
Send us the details and we confirm the quote before we pick up anything.
Why customers choose our basement clearance service
Quote agreed in writing
The quote is confirmed by WhatsApp or email before the clearance. Stairs, no-lift access, and volume visible in the photos are included.
From the cellar, not the street
We carry from inside the cellar. That is the main difference from municipal kerbside collection, which cannot enter the building.
Careful handling in tight spaces
Our insured team carries items out of narrow corridors and down steep basement stairs. We assess the access at quote stage.
Ready for lease handover
Lease handover or landlord deadline? We provide separate cleaning services through Züriclean for the cleared cellar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I arrange a basement clearance in Zurich?
Send us a few photos of the cellar via WhatsApp or the booking form. We assess the volume, stairs, and access, send a quote, and arrange the date with you.
What is the difference between municipal kerbside collection and disposal.ch for cellar clearance?
Municipal collection works only at the kerb, needs a sticker, has weight limits, and does not enter the building or clear cellar compartments. We pick up everything from inside the cellar.
Can you clear a cellar the same day?
Yes. Same-day slots are available in most Zurich postcodes. Send us a photo of the cellar on WhatsApp, confirm the quote, and we can often arrive that afternoon. January to March is our peak period, so request early if possible.
Do I need to carry items to the kerb before you arrive?
No. Our team carries everything from inside the cellar, regardless of stairs, narrow corridors, or access difficulty. The only time we ask you to act beforehand is if there are known hazardous items: tell us about them when you request your quote.
What happens to the items after pickup?
We deliver them to recycling centers: wood, metal, textiles, electronics, and mixed items each go to the matching recycling center.
Can you clear a cellar after a bereavement or estate probate?
Yes. Estate cellar clearances are one of the most common jobs we handle. We work at your pace and with discretion, and the timing can be aligned with probate or property handover requirements. If the whole apartment needs to be emptied as well, see our apartment / house clearance service.
Can I arrange cellar clearance and post-clearance cleaning together?
No, we provide them separately. We provide separate cleaning services through Züriclean, which is useful for lease handovers.
More services in Zurich
Furniture disposal
Wardrobes, shelving, tables, and other household furniture.
Mattress disposal
Single and double mattresses and bed bases.
Electronic waste disposal
Appliances and other electronic waste, delivered to the right recycling center.
Bulky item disposal
Mixed oversized household waste.
Apartment / house clearance
When the whole property needs to be emptied.
Send photos for a basement clearance quote
WhatsApp or the booking form. We confirm the quote before we come, including stairs, access, and volume.