Wood disposal
Wood Disposal in Zurich: We Pick Up Timber and Wood Waste
Whether it is renovation offcuts, garden sleepers, or a basement full of timber, we pick up the wood from your property and deliver each load to the recycling center that suits the wood type.
- Zurich and nearby towns
- Fixed price before we arrive
- Untreated vs treated routing
Fixed price, no hidden fees
Same-day pickup when available
Insured team
No Züri-Sack - correct VVEA routes
Wood pickup from your site, by wood type
Wood cannot go in the standard waste bag. Untreated timber, chipboard, pallets, and pressure-treated garden wood each need different handling. We pick up from flats, gardens, and basements and deliver each load to the right recycling center.
Clean untreated pieces that you can carry yourself can often be taken to a recycling center wood container if you have transport. Treated or impregnated wood is frequently rejected there. If the volume is high, access is upstairs, or treated timber is mixed in, a booked pickup avoids fines and rejected loads. Have more than wood to remove? See our bulky item disposal service.
Wood we pick up in Zurich
We pick up household, garden, and renovation wood of all common types, including from basement storage rooms. For wooden furniture, see our furniture disposal service.
Untreated solid timber
Pine, oak, beech, spruce beams, boards, and offcuts. We deliver clean untreated wood to a wood recycling center.
Chipboard, MDF, and painted panels
Flat-pack residues, laminated boards, and painted wood. We pick them up and deliver them to a recycling center that accepts these materials.
Pallets and packaging wood
Euro pallets and broken crates. We pick up intact and damaged pallets and deliver them to a recycling center.
Garden decking and sleepers
Pressure-treated decking, fence posts, and impregnated sleepers need special handling. We pick them up and deliver them to a recycling center that accepts treated wood, not the standard wood container.
Renovation and carpentry waste
Parquet, floorboards, shuttering, and leftover site timber. We pick up renovation loads from your site.
Wooden furniture remnants
Broken shelves, frames, and solid-wood pieces left after a clearance. For whole pieces of furniture, see our furniture disposal page.
How our wood disposal works
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Send photos
Send us photos via WhatsApp or the booking form. We assess the wood type (untreated or treated), volume, and floor access, then send you a quote, usually within a few hours.
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Agree a time
Same-day for many Zurich postcodes if you contact us before noon, next-day, or a planned renovation end date. Seven days a week, subject to capacity.
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We pick up
The team carries or loads from any floor or garden, dismantles flat-pack residues if needed, and protects access routes.
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We deliver
Untreated timber goes to wood recycling centers; treated wood goes to recycling centers that accept treated wood; chipboard and painted wood go to recycling centers for mixed wood materials.
Where your wood goes after pickup
We deliver each load to the recycling center that suits the wood type.
| Item | Where we deliver it |
|---|---|
| Clean untreated timber (pine, oak, spruce, beech) | Wood recycling center |
| Chipboard, MDF, painted or laminated wood | Recycling center for mixed wood materials |
| Intact pallets and reusable timber | Wood recycling center |
| Pressure-treated / impregnated garden wood | Recycling center that accepts treated wood |
| Mixed renovation wood loads | Recycling center for mixed wood materials |
Get a written quote before pickup day
You receive a written quote before the team arrives. For an accurate quote, we need the following:
Photos of the wood
The wood type (untreated or treated)
Your postal code and the floor
The approximate volume
Send us the details and we confirm the quote before we pick up anything.
Why customers choose our wood disposal service
Quote agreed in writing
The quote is confirmed by WhatsApp or email before pickup. Volume, stairs, and treated wood are included when they are visible in the photos.
Untreated and treated wood handled correctly
We deliver clean wood and treated wood to the recycling centers that accept each type, so you do not risk a rejected load.
From your floor or garden
We pick up heavy beams and stacked renovation waste. Municipal kerbside collection still requires placement at the kerb within size and weight limits.
English and German on site
Useful for international households dealing with a Swiss renovation or move-out deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of wood waste in Zurich?
There are two main options. Small untreated pieces that you can carry yourself can be taken to a recycling center wood container if you have transport. Larger volumes, heavy pieces, treated wood, or upper-floor items can be picked up by us from the property.
What is the difference between untreated and treated wood?
Untreated wood, such as clean pine, oak, spruce, and plain chipboard, can go to a wood recycling center. Treated wood, such as pressure-impregnated decking, creosote sleepers, and chemically preserved timber, needs special handling and cannot go in the standard wood container.
Can I put wood in the standard waste bag?
No. Wood cannot go in the standard waste bag under any circumstances. The bag is for residual household waste only. Wood in a waste bag is typically rejected at the kerb, and illegal dumping can mean fines.
Does the municipal collection take wood from my door?
Municipal collection does not offer doorstep or floor-level wood collection. Kerbside bulky-waste collection needs a sticker, placement at the kerb by a set time, and pieces within size and weight limits. Heavy, upstairs, or treated timber is usually not suitable for it.
Do you offer same-day wood disposal in Zurich?
Yes, for most Zurich postcodes if you contact us before noon. Send photos via WhatsApp and we confirm availability quickly.
Can I combine wood disposal with clearance and cleaning?
No, we do not combine them. For emptying a whole apartment, see our apartment / house clearance service. We provide separate cleaning services through Züriclean.
Send photos for a wood pickup quote
WhatsApp or the booking form. We confirm the quote before we come, including wood type, volume, and floor access.