A public resource guide

How to get rid of anything.

Item-by-item guides for legitimate disposal, with free options, paid options, and rules from 108 U.S. cities. Maintained as a public resource.

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with an old mattress, a broken refrigerator, or a piano nobody wants, this is the directory. Each guide covers free options first (donation, retailer takeback, city programs), then paid options when free doesn’t fit, plus the rules across 108 U.S. cities. Pick an item to start.

Furniture (general)

Dressers, tables, chairs, bookshelves, desks, bed frames. Donation pickup, free city bulk pickup, retailer haul-away, and what to do with damaged or designer pieces.

Read the furniture guide →

Bagged & boxed items

Garage cleanouts, estate cleanouts, post-renovation residuals. The volume problem, sort-first strategy, and every legitimate option from free multi-week curbside to dumpster rental.

Read the cleanout guide →

Mattress

Banned from landfills in 4 states. State recycling programs, donation pickup, retailer haul-away, and 57 city rules, including bedbug-wrap requirements.

Read the mattress guide →

Refrigerator

Federal Clean Air Act requires certified refrigerant drainage. Retailer haul-away, utility rebate programs, and city Solid Waste Facilities.

Read the refrigerator guide →

Couch / sofa

One of the most universal city bulk pickups. Donation programs, free pickup options, and what to do with sectionals and stained couches.

Read the couch guide →

Exercise equipment

Treadmills, ellipticals, weight sets, Pelotons. Strong resale value, e-waste rules for smart screens, and disassembly tips.

Read the exercise equipment guide →

TV or electronics

Banned from regular trash in 25+ states. Best Buy recycling, state e-waste programs, and CRT TV fees.

Read the electronics guide →

Hot tub

Almost no city accepts hot tubs in regular bulk. Disassembly, drainage, electrical disconnect, and specialized removal services.

Read the hot tub guide →

Piano

300-1,200 lbs and not eligible for any city bulk pickup. Free Craigslist takers, music school donations, and specialized piano movers.

Read the piano guide →

Tires

Banned from landfills in nearly every state. Free disposal with new tire purchase, city collection events, and the federal tire fee.

Read the tires guide →

Hazardous waste

Paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs. City HHW facilities, retailer takeback programs, and what NOT to put in regular trash.

Read the hazardous waste guide →

Looking for rules in your specific city?

Each item guide includes a section that summarizes how all 108 cities handle that item. If you already know your city, you can also start there directly, the city guides cover every item type plus local programs, donation pickup, hazardous waste facilities, and how to report illegal dumping.

Browse 108 city guides →

Can’t afford a paid pickup?

If the free options don’t fit your situation and paid hauling isn’t something your budget can absorb, Freemoval may be able to help. We subsidize free junk removal for households who genuinely can’t afford paid pickup, no paperwork, no income verification, just tell us your situation.

Learn about Freemoval help →