Moving House and Furniture Delivery in Poland
Hiring a moving firm, IKEA and Polish furniture chains, and how to dispose of old furniture legally.
Updated 2026-01-20 · 1 min read
Moving options
- "Gazelle" (man with a van) — OLX listings, ~150–400 PLN for a small move within a city.
- Moving firms — full service with packing, ~1500–5000 PLN depending on size and distance.
- Self-move — rent a van; some hire firms accept foreign licences.
Furniture
- IKEA — nationwide, flat-pack, delivery available.
- Agata Meble, BRW, Szynaka — Polish chains, mid-range.
- OLX / Vinted / Allegro Lokalnie — second-hand, cheap for furnished first flats.
Delivery
- IKEA offers home delivery (~99–300 PLN).
- Allegro and online shops use DPD, GLS, InPost (parcel lockers).
- InPost Paczkomat is the dominant parcel network — collect 24/7.
Disposing of old items
- Bulky waste (wielkogabaryt) — schedule a free pickup or take to a PSZOK (separate waste-collection point).
- Electronics (elektrośmieci) — return to any electronics shop >400 m² (free) or a PSZOK.
- Don't dump furniture by bins — fines start at ~500 PLN.
Tips
- Book movers 2+ weeks ahead at month-end (peak).
- Photograph the emptied flat to prove condition.
FAQ
- Do I need to hire a moving company?
- For a studio or small flat, a 'man with a van' (gazelle) via OLX is cheap. For larger moves or a piano, hire a firm (firma przeprowadzkowa).
- How do I throw out an old sofa?
- Bulky waste (odpady wielkogabarytowe) is collected by your commune on scheduled days or at a PSZOK point. Don't leave it by the bin — fines apply.
Sources
- gov.pl — Waste transport and disposal (updated 2026-01-12)
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