Junk and bulky item removal in Brussels
Junk removal by AAB Brocanteur is a partial clearance: the team takes away a few pieces of furniture, an appliance, or the contents of one room, a garage or a garden, without clearing the whole home. Sorting, donations to charities and recycling, free quote and collection within 48 hours possible in all 19 Brussels municipalities.
- Partial clearance
- Within 48 hours possible
- Fixed written price
Junk removal at a glance
- For what
- A few pieces of furniture, an appliance, one room, a garage, a courtyard or a garden.
- Where from
- We collect items where they are: upstairs, in the cellar, the garage or at the end of the garden.
- What happens
- Sorting, donations to charities, recycling, removal of the rest.
- Price
- Fixed in writing before we come, after photos or a free visit.
- Timing
- Within 48 hours possible, 7 days a week from 7 am to 8 pm.
- Area
- All 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region.
What we take
What we take away
Bulky waste is anything too large or too heavy to go out with the rubbish bags. We tell you at the visit, or as soon as we see your photos, what we can take.
Furniture
Sofas, wardrobes, beds, mattresses, bed bases, tables, chairs and bookcases, dismantled if needed.
Appliances
Fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, cooker and oven, sent for recycling.
Boxes and belongings
Piled-up boxes, clothes, books, toys, suitcases and assorted items.
Garden items
Garden furniture, planters, pots, tools, planks and bikes left outside or in the shed.
Garage and garden
Garage, garden shed, courtyard and garden
In a garage or a shed, the team takes everything out, sorts it on site and sweeps the floor once the space is clear. In a courtyard or a garden, we remove furniture, planters, abandoned items and junk left on the lawn.
After
Before
Cluttered garden shed 
Brick garage after the clearance
Council or company?
Council bulky waste collection or junk removal by AAB Brocanteur?
Both options exist in Brussels. They do not meet the same need.
| Option | When it suits you |
|---|---|
| Collection by the municipality | For a small volume, when you can wait for a date offered by the municipality. Volume and number of collections are limited by each municipality’s rules. |
| Recypark | If you have a vehicle and can load and drop off the items yourself. |
| AAB Brocanteur | When the volume, the floor, the access or the timing do not suit: we collect the items from inside your home on the agreed date and take care of the sorting. |
Local bulky waste rules
Each municipality organises its own bulky waste collection. The rules are summarised, with the official source, on our pages for the 19 municipalities.
Sorting
Sorting, donations to charities and recycling
Anything still in good condition (furniture, working appliances, crockery, books) is donated to charities. Wood, metal, plastics and broken appliances go to recycling streams. Only what has no other outlet is disposed of as waste.
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How it works
Steps and timing of a junk removal
A partial clearance is quick to organise: a few photos are often enough to prepare the quote.
- Step 01
Photos or a call
Send 3 photos to +32 484 96 50 73 or call 0486 75 24 52. We call you back within 15 minutes during opening hours.
- Step 02
Visit or estimate
Depending on the volume, we estimate from the photos or come and look for free.
- Step 03
Fixed written price
You receive a fixed written price before the job, with no obligation.
- Step 04
Collection
Within 48 hours possible: sorting, donations, recycling, removal and a swept floor.
Price
What affects the price of a junk removal
The price is fixed in writing before the job. It depends mainly on these points. More details on our prices page.
| Factor | What matters |
|---|---|
| Volume | The number of items and the space they take up in the van. |
| Floor | Items to carry down several floors, with or without a lift. |
| Access | The distance to the van, a garden to cross, a cellar or garage that is hard to reach. |
| Type of items | Large appliances, furniture to dismantle, heavy items. |
Where we work
Junk removal in your municipality
Garages in Anderlecht, gardens in Uccle or Watermael-Boitsfort, sheds in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe: AAB Brocanteur works in all 19 municipalities. Local pages, for example:
Frequently asked questions
Junk removal in Brussels: your questions
Can you come for just a few pieces of furniture?
Yes. Junk removal is exactly for taking away a few pieces of furniture, an appliance or the contents of a garage without clearing the whole home. Send 3 photos on WhatsApp to +32 484 96 50 73: we tell you what we can take, and the price is fixed in writing before the job.
How is this different from the council bulky waste collection?
The municipality offers a collection with limited volume and dates, under its own rules, and the Recypark accepts items you bring there yourself. AAB Brocanteur collects the items from your home, garage or garden on the agreed date, whatever the floor. Your municipality’s rules are summarised on its municipality page.
Do you take appliances?
Yes: fridge, freezer, washing machine, cooker or oven are unplugged, taken out and sent for recycling. Mention them when you get in touch so they are included in the written price.
Do you clear garages and garden sheds?
Yes. Garages, boxes, garden sheds, courtyards and gardens are cleared of everything that has piled up: furniture, tools, planks, planters, bikes or garden furniture. The floor is swept once the space is clear.
Do I have to bring the items down to the pavement?
No. The team collects the items where they are, in the room, upstairs, in the cellar or at the end of the garden, and loads them straight into the van.
How quickly can you come?
Collection is possible within 48 hours. During opening hours, 7 days a week from 7 am to 8 pm, we call you back within 15 minutes to set the date.
I am moving out of Brussels: can you take what I leave behind?
Yes. Furniture or appliances you are not taking with you can be collected from your home, within 48 hours possible once the price is agreed. Send 3 photos on WhatsApp to get a fixed written price.
Guides
Our guides on this topic
7 min readBulky waste in Brussels: collection, Recypark or clearance firm?
Bulky waste in Brussels: the free Bruxelles-Propreté pick-up, municipal collections, Recyparks, refused items, and when a junk removal firm is simpler.Read the guide
8 min readHow to reserve parking for a move or house clearance in Brussels
How to reserve parking for a removal or clearance van in Brussels: OSIRIS or your commune, lead times, steps and fees in all 19 municipalities.Read the guide
Services
Our other clearance services
- Full house clearanceA whole house cleared, from cellar to attic.
- Flat and apartment clearanceStudio, flat or duplex, storage cellar included.
- Attic and loft clearanceAttics and lofts: carried down, sorted, donated.
- Cellar and basement clearanceCellars and basements: heavy items carried up.
- Estate clearance after a deathSorting with the family, keepsakes set aside.
- Offices, shops, warehousesOffices, shops and warehouses, for example at the end of a lease.
- Cleaning after a house clearanceSimple cleaning: sweep, vacuum and mop. Broom-clean.
- What drives the priceVolume, floor, access: what the quote depends on.
- Our portfolioReal before and after photos of our jobs.