A public resource guide
Dressers, tables, chairs, bookshelves, desks, bed frames, entertainment centers, if it’s usable, donation programs pick up free. If it’s not, most cities offer free bulk pickup. Here’s every legitimate option.
Last updated: May 2026 · Maintained by Freemoval as a public resource
“How do I get rid of old furniture?” is one of the most-searched disposal questions in America, and the answer is usually simpler than people expect. Usable furniture is highly valued by donation programs (Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, Furniture Banks all pick up free), and most U.S. cities offer free bulk pickup for furniture regardless of condition. The two key questions are: (1) Is this furniture usable? (2) How fast do I need it gone? This guide covers donation pickup, free city bulk pickup, retailer haul-away, online marketplaces, paid haulers, and detailed city-by-city rules across 108 U.S. cities. For specific large items, we also have dedicated guides for couches and mattresses, both follow similar patterns but have item-specific quirks.
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Furniture disposal isn’t heavily regulated like refrigerators or hazardous waste, the challenges are practical: (1) Size and weight (sectionals, dining tables, large dressers, entertainment centers can exceed city bulk pickup limits). (2) Condition (donation programs reject furniture with significant damage, stains, or pest history). (3) Disassembly (some cities require large pieces broken into manageable sections). (4) Pickup logistics (most donation programs require ground-floor or accessible placement; few will navigate stairs).
The single most useful question to ask: “Is this furniture usable?” If yes, donation pickup is almost always available free in 50+ U.S. metros. If no, free city bulk pickup is the typical path. Both routes work for most furniture types, the differences come down to condition and whether you’re replacing the furniture with something new (in which case retailer haul-away may sidestep both options entirely).
In order from most universal to most location-specific:
Donation Pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, Furniture Banks)
Free, if usableFurniture in good usable condition (no significant tears, stains, broken frames, or odors) qualifies for free pickup by donation programs. The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill (in regions where Goodwill offers pickup), St. Vincent de Paul, and local Furniture Banks all operate free pickup in 50+ U.S. metros. Most accept dressers, tables, chairs, bookshelves, desks, bed frames, nightstands, entertainment centers, and dining sets.
Habitat ReStore especially handles larger items (sectionals, dining sets, bedroom sets) that smaller donation programs sometimes reject. habitat.org/restores
Furniture Banks specifically supply furniture to families transitioning out of homelessness, high-impact channel if your furniture is in good shape. furniturebanks.org
Tax receipt: Donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-deductible at fair market value. A used dresser is typically $25–$100, a dining table $100–$300, a bedroom set $200–$500. Get a receipt at pickup.
City Curbside Bulk Pickup
Free in most citiesMost major U.S. cities offer furniture as part of free bulky waste pickup, weekly, monthly, by appointment, or twice-yearly. Furniture is one of the most universally accepted bulk items. Rules vary on appointment requirements, item count limits, and weight caps.
Accepts furniture in any condition in most cities, stained, torn, broken frames are fine as long as the piece is intact enough to lift. This is the path for furniture donation programs reject.
Disassembly: Some cities require large pieces broken into pieces under specific dimensions (typically 6–8 ft long max). Check the city section below.
Online Marketplaces (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Buy Nothing)
Free, often quickFurniture in usable condition typically finds takers within 24–48 hours on Craigslist (Free section), Facebook Marketplace (price $0), OfferUp, or hyperlocal Buy Nothing groups. Buyer typically picks up.
For high-end or designer furniture: Resale value often justifies a non-zero price. A Crate & Barrel sectional that originally retailed for $2,500 might sell used for $400–$800 within a week. Designer brands hold value especially well.
Buy Nothing groups especially are a community-resource hidden gem, they find takers for furniture in marginal condition that donation programs would reject.
Retailer Haul-Away with New Furniture Delivery
Sometimes freeSome major furniture retailers (West Elm, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Room & Board) include free old-furniture haul-away with new furniture delivery. Cheaper retailers (IKEA, Wayfair, Ashley, Bob’s Discount Furniture) often charge $50–$150 for haul-away.
Especially valuable for large pieces (sectionals, dining sets, bedroom sets) that exceed city bulk pickup size limits. Confirm at purchase.
Consignment Stores & Online Resale (High-End Furniture)
Free pickup, you earnHigh-end and designer furniture (Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, Room & Board, designer brands) often has meaningful resale value through consignment stores or online marketplaces. Chairish, AptDeco, 1stDibs, and Kaiyo specialize in furniture resale, pieces can sell for 20–50% of original retail. Most consignment stores offer free pickup for inventory worth $300+.
Worth checking first: Even a basic IKEA Hemnes dresser sells for $50–$100 on Facebook Marketplace. Designer pieces often justify the time investment of a proper resale listing.
When free options don’t fit your timeline or your furniture is too damaged for donation:
LoadUp paid pickup
$70+For households who need same-day or in-home pickup, exceed city bulk limits, are clearing out an entire room or property, or want full-service hauling without managing donation scheduling, LoadUp offers professional furniture removal nationwide with upfront pricing. Loaders in the marketplace handle disassembly, lifting, and pickup. Licensed disposal at certified facilities, donation routing for usable items where possible.
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 a furniture pickup with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Other Paid Junk Removal Services
$70–$300+National services include 1-800-Got-Junk and College Hunks Hauling Junk. Local independent haulers in most metros offer competitive pricing, typically $50–$150 if you find a smaller operator. Bundling multiple furniture items into one pickup is often only marginally more expensive than booking 1, ask about bundled pricing for whole-room cleanouts.
Whole-room or whole-house cleanouts: Pricing scales with volume. A typical 1-bedroom cleanout: $200–$500. A typical estate cleanout: $500–$2,000+. Always get 2–3 quotes.
Self-Haul to Landfill or Transfer Station
$10–$50 tipping feeMost cities operate landfills or transfer stations that accept self-hauled furniture for a tipping fee ($10–$50 typical). Often the cheapest option if you have a truck and want fast disposal. Search “[your city] landfill tipping fee” or “[your city] transfer station.”
Bring proof of city residency (utility bill or driver’s license). Some cities charge non-residents 2–3x the resident rate.
Furniture disposal rules vary by city, some offer free weekly bulk pickup with no appointment, others require appointments, and some have weight or size limits. The summaries below show the headline rule per city, tap any city to read the full guide.
Albuquerque, NM Launching
Free year-round bulky pickup with 24-hr notice via Solid Waste at 311.
View Albuquerque guide →
Arlington, TX Launching
Bi-weekly bulk on recycling day (one item, 2 cu yd, 35 lbs). Habitat ReStore North Texas, Salvation Army DFW.
View Arlington guide →
Atlanta, GA Launching
Free monthly bulky pickup via Atlanta 311.
View Atlanta guide →
Anaheim, CA Launching
Republic Services bulky pickup (3/year, 10 items). Habitat ReStore OC, Salvation Army, Goodwill OC if usable.
View Anaheim guide →
Anchorage, AK Launching
SWS Saturday bulk pickup (fee). Habitat ReStore Anchorage, Salvation Army, Goodwill Alaska if usable.
View Anchorage guide →
Akron, OH Launching
Weekly curbside collection. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, or Haven of Rest if usable.
View Akron guide →
Allentown, PA Launching
Bulk on second collection night. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore Lehigh Valley if usable.
View Allentown guide →
Aurora, CO Launching
Hauler bulk pickup. Habitat ReStore Metro Denver, Salvation Army Denver, Goodwill Colorado if usable.
View Aurora guide →
Austin, TX Launching
Twice-yearly Bulk Collection by zone via Austin Resource Recovery.
View Austin guide →
Augusta, GA Launching
Weekly curbside bulk (no appointment). Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore CSRA, Goodwill CSRA if usable.
View Augusta guide →
Bakersfield, CA Launching
2 free pickups/month by appt. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore Kern County if usable.
View Bakersfield guide →
Baltimore, MD Launching
Free curbside bulk pickup with 311 appointment.
View Baltimore guide →
Baton Rouge, LA Launching
Weekly out-of-cart pickup. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill if usable.
View Baton Rouge guide →
Bridgeport, CT Launching
Transfer Station or seasonal Bulk Program. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Person-to-Person (P2P) if usable.
View Bridgeport guide →
Boise, ID Launching
1 of 6 free large item pickups. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore Treasure Valley, Idaho Youth Ranch if usable.
View Boise guide →
Birmingham, AL Launching
Quarterly bulk pickup by neighborhood, check schedule with Public Works.
View Birmingham guide →
Boston, MA Launching
Free curbside bulk pickup via BOS:311.
View Boston guide →
Buffalo, NY Launching
FREE 2-piece weekly bulk, no appointment needed.
View Buffalo guide →
Camden, NJ Launching
3-item weekly bulk limit. South Jersey Habitat ReStore locations accept furniture donations.
View Camden guide →
Charlotte, NC Launching
Appointment-based bulk pickup via CLT+, 75-lb item weight limit.
View Charlotte guide →
Cape Coral, FL Launching
Free curbside bulk. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore SW Florida if usable.
View Cape Coral guide →
Chattanooga, TN Launching
FREE area-rotation Brush & Bulky, no appointment needed.
View Chattanooga guide →
Chesapeake, VA Launching
Bulk trash request (free). Habitat ReStore South Hampton Roads, Salvation Army, Goodwill if usable.
View Chesapeake guide →
Chicago, IL Launching
Free Bulk Pickup via 311, ward-by-ward routing.
View Chicago guide →
Cincinnati, OH Launching
Free curbside Bulky Item Pickup with 24-hr notice.
View Cincinnati guide →
Colorado Springs, CO Launching
No city pickup. Call your hauler. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore Springs if usable.
View Colorado Springs guide →
Cleveland, OH Launching
Monthly Bulk Pickup. Plastic wrap required for upholstered items to prevent bedbug spread.
View Cleveland guide →
Columbia, SC Launching
Free Bulky Item Pickup, 40-lb per-item weight limit.
View Columbia guide →
Columbus, OH Launching
Must-schedule-first 311 bulk pickup system.
View Columbus guide →
Dallas, TX Launching
Monthly Brush & Bulky Trash collection, no appointment needed.
View Dallas guide →
Des Moines, IA Launching
$5 Large Item Sticker per item. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill Central Iowa if usable.
View Des Moines guide →
Durham, NC Launching
Free bulky pickup (up to 3 items per request). Habitat ReStore Durham, Salvation Army Triangle, Goodwill.
View Durham guide →
El Paso, TX Launching
Fee-based curbside ($35 first 5 cu yd). Free CCS self-haul. Salvation Army free pickup; Habitat ReStore El Paso.
View El Paso guide →
Denver, CO Launching
Annual Large Item pickup ($30 fee) or Cherry Creek drop-off.
View Denver guide →
Detroit, MI Launching
Free monthly Bulk Pickup, route-based scheduling.
View Detroit guide →
Fresno, CA Launching
Operation Clean Up, free annual curbside pickup, 10 cubic yards.
View Fresno guide →
Fayetteville / Bentonville, AR Launching
Fayetteville: 1 free curbside/year (479-575-8398). Habitat for Humanity NWA ReStore (recommended by city).
View Fayetteville / Bentonville guide →
Fort Worth, TX Launching
Free monthly bulk pile. Habitat ReStore Fort Worth, Salvation Army DFW, Goodwill if usable.
View Fort Worth guide →
Grand Rapids, MI Launching
$40 Bulk Sticker. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Degage Ministries, or Mel Trotter if usable.
View Grand Rapids guide →
Greensboro, NC Launching
Free bi-weekly bulk pickup. Habitat ReStore Greater Greensboro, Salvation Army, Goodwill if usable.
View Greensboro guide →
Greenville, SC Launching
Free bulk pickup by appointment. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Miracle Hill Ministries if usable.
View Greenville guide →
Hartford, CT Launching
Free Bulky Waste Curbside Collection (2/year per unit, 5 items each).
View Hartford guide →
Henderson, NV Launching
Bi-weekly bulk with required plastic wrap on fabric items. Habitat ReStore Las Vegas, Salvation Army, Goodwill.
View Henderson guide →
Honolulu, HI Launching
Bulky appointment via honolulu.gov/opala. Habitat ReStore Honolulu, Salvation Army Hawaii, Goodwill HI if usable.
View Honolulu guide →
Houston, TX Launching
Heavy Trash Day Pickup, first full week of each month.
View Houston guide →
Indianapolis, IN Launching
Curbside Bulky Pickup with appointment via Indy 311.
View Indianapolis guide →
Irvine, CA Launching
2 free WM bulky pickups/year (4 GPN). Habitat ReStore Orange County, Salvation Army, Goodwill OC.
View Irvine guide →
Jackson, MS Launching
Special bulk pickup via Public Works. Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area ReStore accepts donations.
View Jackson guide →
Jacksonville, FL Launching
Weekly bulk pickup with no appointment for most furniture.
View Jacksonville guide →
Kansas City, MO Launching
FREE Bulky Item Pickup, up to 15 items per appointment, 500-lb max.
View Kansas City guide →
Knoxville, TN Launching
FREE WEEKLY bulk pickup, NO appointment, 5 items per week.
View Knoxville guide →
Lakeland, FL Launching
1 of 4 free bulk collections (863-834-8773). Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill Suncoast if usable.
View Lakeland guide →
Las Vegas, NV Launching
Republic Services bulk pickup with appointment.
View Las Vegas guide →
Lexington, KY Launching
Free LexCall 311 bulky pickup (within 5 business days). Habitat ReStore Lexington, Salvation Army, Goodwill.
View Lexington guide →
Lincoln, NE Launching
Hauler bulk (Husker: 1 free/month). Habitat ReStore Lincoln, Salvation Army, Goodwill if usable.
View Lincoln guide →
Long Beach, CA Launching
Special Collection (12/year, 40-lb item limit). Habitat ReStore Greater LA, Salvation Army, Goodwill if usable.
View Long Beach guide →
Los Angeles, CA Launching
Free LA Sanitation Bulky Item Pickup, 3 items/year limit (single-family).
View Los Angeles guide →
Louisville, KY Launching
Junk Set Out Day program, quarterly by neighborhood.
View Louisville guide →
Madison, WI Launching
Free large item pickup (work order). HGRM donation channel is uniquely high-impact for Madison.
View Madison guide →
Memphis, TN Launching
Twice-monthly Outside-the-Cart bulk pickup.
View Memphis guide →
Mesa, AZ Launching
Mesa bulk pickup ($29/load). Habitat ReStore Central Arizona, Salvation Army, Goodwill if usable.
View Mesa guide →
McAllen, TX Launching
Monthly Brush and Bulky. Salvation Army, Goodwill South Texas if usable.
View McAllen guide →
Miami, FL Launching
Free bulky pickup with appointment via Miami 311.
View Miami guide →
Milwaukee, WI Launching
FREE 1-cubic-yard weekly bulk, PREPAID STICKER REQUIRED.
View Milwaukee guide →
Minneapolis, MN Launching
Free bulky pickup by appointment.
View Minneapolis guide →
Nashville, TN Launching
Free monthly bulk pickup via Metro Nashville 311.
View Nashville guide →
New Orleans, LA Launching
Free monthly bulk pickup by zone.
View New Orleans guide →
New York, NY Launching
No-appointment large item rule, max 6 per collection day. Bedbug rule: plastic-wrap upholstered items.
View New York guide →
Newark, NJ Launching
Newark Bulk Trash, quarterly by ward.
View Newark guide →
North Las Vegas, NV Launching
Bulk pickup with required prep (under 6 ft, no nails/screws). Habitat ReStore Las Vegas, Salvation Army, Goodwill.
View North Las Vegas guide →
Norfolk, VA Launching
Bulk waste request via MyNorfolk app. Habitat ReStore Hampton Roads, Salvation Army, Goodwill if usable.
View Norfolk guide →
Oakland, CA Launching
FREE bulky pickup AND drop-off (4 cu yd each) for ALL residents including renters.
View Oakland guide →
Omaha, NE Launching
Free Spring/Fall Cleanup events. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore Omaha if usable.
View Omaha guide →
Oklahoma City, OK Launching
OKC Big Trash, weekly bulk pickup, no appointment needed.
View Oklahoma City guide →
Orlando, FL Launching
Orlando bulk pickup with 24-hr notice via 311.
View Orlando guide →
Philadelphia, PA Launching
Philly Streets Department bulk pickup, weekly.
View Philadelphia guide →
Phoenix, AZ Launching
Phoenix Uncontained Trash, quarterly by zone, no appointment.
View Phoenix guide →
Pittsburgh, PA Launching
Pittsburgh Bulk Set-Out Days, quarterly by zone.
View Pittsburgh guide →
Plano, TX Launching
Bulky waste request (free). Habitat ReStore Plano, Salvation Army DFW, Goodwill Dallas if usable.
View Plano guide →
Portland, OR Launching
Assigned-hauler model with city-set rates.
View Portland guide →
Providence, RI Launching
FREE curbside pickup with just 24-hr notice (3 items/day).
View Providence guide →
Provo, UT Launching
Seasonal cleanup dumpsters. Deseret Industries (D.I.) is the primary donation channel in Utah Valley.
View Provo guide →
Rochester, NY Launching
Free curbside bulk on regular refuse day (no appt, no limit). Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill Finger Lakes if usable.
View Rochester guide →
Raleigh, NC Launching
Raleigh weekly bulk pickup, included with regular trash.
View Raleigh guide →
Reno, NV Launching
1 free bulky at Lockwood Landfill OR transfer station trip (4/year). Habitat ReStore, Salvation Army, Goodwill.
View Reno guide →
Richmond, VA Launching
Richmond DPU bulk pickup with appointment.
View Richmond guide →
Riverside, CA Launching
Appointment bulky pickup (2/year, up to 5 items). Free Agua Mansa 3rd Saturday drop-off. Inland Empire Habitat ReStore locations.
View Riverside guide →
Sacramento, CA Launching
Sacramento Bulky Waste Pickup, 2 free per year.
View Sacramento guide →
Saint Paul, MN Launching
Monthly bulky pickup (free, 12/year). Habitat ReStore Twin Cities, Salvation Army, Goodwill MN if usable.
View Saint Paul guide →
San Jose, CA Launching
Unlimited free junk pickup via hauler. Habitat ReStore Silicon Valley, Salvation Army, or Goodwill Silicon Valley if usable.
View San Jose guide →
Salt Lake City, UT Launching
Free Call 2 Haul bulky pickup. Deseret Industries, Salvation Army, and Habitat ReStore serve the Salt Lake Valley.
View Salt Lake City guide →
San Antonio, TX Launching
San Antonio Brush & Bulky, twice yearly by zone.
View San Antonio guide →
San Diego, CA Launching
No city bulky pickup, donation programs or paid hauler.
View San Diego guide →
San Francisco, CA Launching
FREE Recology Bulky Item Recycling, 2/year SFH, 100-lb item limit.
View San Francisco guide →
Seattle, WA Launching
Seattle Public Utilities Extra Item Pickup, charge per item.
View Seattle guide →
Spokane, WA Launching
Load Truck service (call 311). Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill Inland Northwest if usable.
View Spokane guide →
St. Louis, MO Launching
St. Louis Bulky Trash Pickup with 24-hr notice.
View St. Louis guide →
St. Petersburg, FL Launching
Free Special Pickup (call 727-893-7398 first). Habitat ReStore Pinellas, Salvation Army, Goodwill.
View St. Petersburg guide →
Stockton, CA Launching
Clean Sweep 1 free/year Feb-Oct. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore San Joaquin if usable.
View Stockton guide →
Syracuse, NY Launching
1 of 4 free bulk pickups. Note: WOOD furniture is NOT accepted in Syracuse bulk. Non-wood/upholstered only.
View Syracuse guide →
Tampa, FL Launching
Tampa S.W.E.E.P. annual free bulk pickup.
View Tampa guide →
Tucson, AZ Launching
FREE Brush & Bulky Plus, twice per year per zone, 10 cu yd per event.
View Tucson guide →
Tulsa, OK Launching
Fee-based bulky pickup ($10 per 8 cu yd). Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, and DAV all serve Tulsa.
View Tulsa guide →
Virginia Beach, VA Launching
FREE Bulky/Large Item Pickup by appointment via VB311.
View Virginia Beach guide →
Washington, DC Launching
DC DPW Bulk Trash with appointment via 311.
View Washington guide →
Wichita, KS Launching
Hauler bulk pickup. Habitat ReStore Wichita, Salvation Army, Goodwill if usable.
View Wichita guide →
Winston-Salem, NC Launching
Annual Bulky Item Pick-Up. Habitat ReStore Forsyth County, Salvation Army, Goodwill NW NC if usable.
View Winston-Salem guide →
Worcester, MA Launching
Drop-Off Center ($5/item) or Casella curbside. Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore MetroWest if usable.
View Worcester guide →
What’s the easiest way to get rid of old furniture?
If the furniture is usable, donation pickup is the easiest path. Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill, and local Furniture Banks offer free pickup of usable furniture in 50+ U.S. metros. Schedule online or by phone, typically 1–2 weeks out. If the furniture is broken or unusable, free city bulk pickup is the next easiest option in most cities.
Will Salvation Army or Goodwill pick up furniture for free?
Yes, both programs offer free pickup in most major U.S. metros. Salvation Army: schedule at satruck.org or call 1-800-SA-TRUCK. Goodwill pickup availability varies by region, many local Goodwills offer pickup, others only accept drop-offs. Habitat for Humanity ReStore (habitat.org/restores) is another excellent option specifically for larger furniture. All three require furniture to be in usable condition: no significant tears, stains, broken frames, or odors.
What if my furniture is broken or really damaged?
Donation programs typically reject broken or heavily damaged furniture. Your remaining options: (1) Free city bulk pickup, most cities accept furniture in any condition as long as the frame is intact enough to lift. (2) Online “Free” listings on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or Buy Nothing groups, some takers will rehab furniture donations reject. (3) Paid hauler ($70+) for full-service same-day pickup. The Buy Nothing groups especially find takers for furniture donation programs reject.
Do furniture stores offer free haul-away with delivery?
It varies. High-end retailers (West Elm, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Room & Board) typically include free old-furniture haul-away with new furniture delivery. Mid-tier and budget retailers (IKEA, Wayfair, Ashley, Bob’s Discount Furniture) often charge $50–$150 for haul-away, or offer it as an add-on. Always confirm at purchase. This is especially valuable for large pieces (sectionals, dining sets) that exceed city bulk pickup size limits.
What about high-end or designer furniture?
High-end and designer furniture (Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, Room & Board, designer brands) often has meaningful resale value through consignment furniture stores or online marketplaces like Chairish, AptDeco, 1stDibs, and Kaiyo. Pieces can sell for 20–50% of original retail. Consignment stores typically pickup free for inventory worth $300+. Worth checking before considering disposal, even a basic IKEA Hemnes dresser sells for $50–$100 on Facebook Marketplace.
Is this page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated May 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.