Leaving a sofa on the street can cost you €750 to €3,000 in fines. But getting rid of furniture legally is free and easy if you know who to call. Here’s the breakdown by region.

Madrid

  • Free pickup by appointment: 010 (or 914 800 010 from outside).
  • Also via Madrid Móvil app and notification website.
  • Monthly scheduled district pickup (between 21:00 and 23:00 on your assigned day).
  • Full guide: How to dispose of furniture in Madrid.

Catalonia (Barcelona)

  • Free pickup scheduled by street (specific day, 20:00-22:00).
  • Check via: 010, 900 226 226 (free), or the Cuidem Barcelona recycling assistant.
  • Paid express service for large volumes (under 36 h).
  • Deixalleries (recycling centers) free with ID.
  • Full guide: How to dispose of furniture in Barcelona.

Valencia

Andalusia

  • Seville: free pickup via 010 / 955 010 010 (24/7), WhatsApp 628 783 494, or Lipasam website. Max 10 items per request. 4 free recycling centers.
  • Málaga: free neighborhood pickup, fixed weekday between 21:00 and 24:00. Appliances go to the Punto Limpio or call 900 900 000.
  • Full guides: Seville / Málaga.

Basque Country (Bilbao)

  • 944 204 800 or Bilbao Garbiketa app.
  • Garbigunes (recycling centers) free.

Galicia (A Coruña, Vigo)

  • A Coruña: 010 / 981 184 200.
  • Vigo: 010 / 986 810 162.

Before throwing it out, try this

A lot of people throw away furniture that would be perfect for someone else. Before calling the city, post it on Givore: upload a photo, a neighbor comes to pick it up for free, and you skip even the wait for the municipal appointment. I’ve seen entire apartments cleared out this way in 48 hours.

What you CAN’T do: Leave furniture outside of pickup days or away from designated containers. Fines in most cities range from €750 to €3,000.