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Free patio furniture removal in Allentown, PA

Every free and paid way to get rid of patio furniture in Allentown, verified October 2026.

Couches and furniture set out at the curb for bulk pickup Checked against City of Allentown

1

bulk item per week on your second trash night, between 5 and 10 p.m.

$20

for a refrigerant appliance pickup by appointment at 610-437-8729 (other appliances free)

3 TVs

per year through the city's appointment-based electronics recycling, 1 per appointment

Every route for patio furniture in Allentown, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Allentown guide covers every other item.

Free patio furniture removal in Allentown

Here is how each route works in Allentown, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.

Allentown second-night bulk item collection: patio furniture

Scheduled pickup; $20 for refrigerant appliances

Plastic and wicker pieces go out one a week; metal sets by free appointment.

Who qualifies: Residences with City of Allentown trash collection (twice-weekly service).

How to schedule: No appointment for one bulk item: on your second trash night of the week (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday night zones) set out one bulk item, or up to 40 pounds of contained construction material, between 5 and 10 p.m. Appliances and large metal items are a separate scheduled pickup: call 610-437-8729, $20 for refrigerant appliances, free for others.

Limits: One bulk item (or 40 pounds of contained construction material) per week on the second collection night. Appliance pickups by appointment.

Set-out: At the curb in front of your property between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on your second collection night. Containers back within 12 hours.

Read the full Allentown city services guide ›

Donation pickup in Allentown (usable patio furniture)

Free

Allentown-area donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (program-specific rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods. Habitat ReStore in particular focuses on home improvement items and accepts cabinets, doors, lighting fixtures, and building materials.

Items donation programs typically don’t accept: damaged or stained furniture, mattresses with bedbug history or significant wear, appliances that don’t work, particle-board furniture in poor condition, cribs (federal safety regulations have changed), tube-style or rear-projection TVs, and exercise equipment that requires reassembly.

See the Allentown donation section ›

Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)

Free

Freemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.

Status in Allentown: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.

How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering patio furniture, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.

If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Allentown: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.

For partners ›

How Allentown handles patio furniture

Allentown, Pennsylvania includes bulk item pickup as part of twice-weekly trash collection at no separate fee, on the second collection night of the week. Set-out is between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with up to 5 bags or 2 containers per collection night for regular trash plus bulk items alongside on the second night. The city changed waste haulers on June 1, 2025: J.P. Mascaro & Sons replaced the prior contractor. Collection nights and core service rules stayed the same, but yard waste shifted from weekly April through November to every other week year-round. Electronics and document shredding are by appointment at the Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste, 641 S 10th St.

The Allentown rule for patio furniture: Plastic and wicker pieces go out one a week; metal sets by free appointment.

Program basics: One bulk item (or 40 pounds of contained construction material) per week on the second collection night. Appliance pickups by appointment. At the curb in front of your property between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on your second collection night. Containers back within 12 hours.

What the city will not take: TVs, computers, and electronics (never at the curb; appointment-based electronics recycling, 1 TV per appointment and 3 a year), tires, auto parts, batteries, liquid paint, and hazardous waste.

How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Allentown: Trash and Recycling rules (2025 limits), City of Allentown: Trash limits (bulk item and appliance recycling). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.

Why patio furniture are different from ordinary bulk. Patio sets accumulate damage that donation programs will not accept: rust on steel, fading and brittleness on plastic, unraveling resin wicker, and mildew on cushions. Intact aluminum and teak sets in good condition donate easily; everything else goes to scrap or bulk.

Prep checklist before pickup day in Allentown

  • Hose off and dry anything you plan to donate or list.
  • Separate metal frames (magnet test for aluminum vs steel) for scrap pickup.
  • Remove glass tabletops; tape in a grid and mark as glass, or box.
  • Unscrew umbrella poles into sections and empty sand from the base.
  • Stack and tie chairs, bag cushions, and set out on the scheduled bulk day.

Three mistakes that get patio furniture left at the curb:

  • Don't put a glass tabletop out unprotected. Remove it, tape it in a grid, mark it as glass, or box it.
  • Don't set out a full umbrella. Unscrew the pole into sections to meet length limits and close the canopy.
  • Don't scrap a teak or cast aluminum set. Both resell even weathered.

Paid options are for a full set with nowhere to stage it, a condo with no bulk service, or heavy cast pieces nobody will carry.

Self-haul to a transfer station

$10 to $30

Plastic and resin pieces stack into a pickup or trailer. Transfer stations charge by load. Take the metal to a scrap yard separately where it is free or pays.

Break resin wicker frames down to reduce the volume charge.

LoadUp paid patio furniture pickup

$80+

For households not eligible for free programs, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Allentown area. Upfront pricing, same-week scheduling, and licensed disposal handled for you.

What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your patio furniture. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.

Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.

If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.

Book patio furniture pickup in Allentown with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.

Patio furniture rules in nearby cities

Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Allentown proper, start with the guide for your own city:

Closest category in the Philadelphia table: Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat) if usable. Otherwise: schedule Residential Bulk Collection at phila.gov,…
Closest category in the Pittsburgh table: Free 2-per-week bulk pickup. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat) if usable. Infested furniture must be sealed…
Closest category in the Akron table: Free curbside on regular collection day. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill) if usable. Otherwise:…
Closest category in the Albuquerque table: Free Large Item Pick-Up. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat, St. Vincent de Paul) if usable.
Closest category in the Anaheim table: Republic Services bulky pickup. Habitat ReStore Orange County, Salvation Army, or Goodwill OC if usable.
Closest category in the Anchorage table: SWS Saturday bulk (fee). Donation if usable: Habitat ReStore Anchorage, Salvation Army, Goodwill.

Related guides: the complete Allentown junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national patio furniture disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.

Other free removal guides for Allentown: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.

Common questions about patio furniture removal in Allentown

Does Allentown pick up patio furniture for free?

One piece a week; metal by appointment.

Where can I donate patio furniture in Allentown?

Allentown-area donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (program-specific rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods. Habitat ReStore in particular focuses on home improvement items and accepts cabinets, doors, lighting fixtures, and building materials.

How much does paid patio furniture removal cost in Allentown?

Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single patio furniture pickup in Allentown starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households not eligible for free programs, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Allentown area. Upfront pricing, same-week scheduling, and licensed disposal handled for you.

Can patio furniture go out with bulk trash?

Yes in nearly every city with a bulk program. Remove glass tabletops and protect them, break down umbrellas, and stack chairs. Metal pieces can go to scrap instead.

Is aluminum patio furniture worth anything as scrap?

Yes. Aluminum pays several times the per-pound rate of steel, and a full aluminum set weighs 60 to 120 pounds. Many people get $20 to $60 at a yard, or simply give it to a scrapper who picks it up free.

What do I do with a glass patio tabletop?

Remove it from the frame. For bulk pickup, tape the surface in a grid, mark it 'glass,' and lean it securely, or box it. Intact tempered glass tops are also easy to give away because replacements cost $100 or more.

Can I donate weathered patio furniture?

Donation programs want pieces without rust, brittleness, or mildew. Weathered teak and cast aluminum are accepted and resold; faded plastic and frayed resin wicker usually are not. Free listings are more forgiving.

Is this Allentown page maintained?

Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Allentown guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.

Fund a free pickup in Allentown

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Most LoadUp customers fund Freemoval pickups by rounding up at checkout. If you’re not booking a paid pickup yourself but want to help, you can contribute directly, pooled with other donations to fund subsidized pickups in Allentown at standard market rates, the same rates LoadUp charges any paying customer.

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Freemoval is a social impact program of LoadUp Technologies, LLC. Contributions are not tax-deductible. 100% of contributions fund pickups at standard market rates, the same rates LoadUp charges any paying customer. No separate fundraising overhead is deducted from donations.