Couch disposal — how to get rid of an old couch or sofa
A couch is the classic bulky item: too big for the cart, usually fine at the dump, and sometimes free to get rid of if your city runs bulk pickup. Your options are curbside bulk collection, hauling it to a drop-off yourself, or paying a crew to carry it out.
Short answer
- Check bulk pickup first — many cities collect furniture at the curb, sometimes free.
- Hauling it yourself usually costs a flat item fee or a small weight charge.
- Sleeper sofas cost more at some sites.
- Junk removal is the no-lifting option, especially for upstairs couches.
What it costs at the dump
- Wallingford, Connecticut: $10 for a couch.
- Bremerton, Washington: sofa $67, sofa bed $77.
- Marietta, Georgia: residents pay $14 for the first 400 pounds — a sofa and a few bags.
- Peoria County, Illinois: residents get one free load a week of household refuse, such as a couch, if it fits a pickup, is tied down and weighs under 580 pounds.
Our guide to bulk trash pickup covers curbside furniture collection, and the furniture guide covers chairs, tables and dressers.
Find a drop-off near you
Enter your city or ZIP for the nearest dumps and drop-offs, then check each site's page for furniture fees.
Common questions
How do I get rid of an old couch?
Check your city's bulk pickup first, then a local drop-off or landfill, or book a junk-removal crew. Donation is an option if it's in good shape.
How much does it cost to dump a couch?
It varies by site: $10 in Wallingford, Connecticut, and $67 for a sofa in Bremerton, Washington, for example. Some sites charge by weight instead.
Will the city pick up my couch?
Many cities collect furniture curbside through bulk trash pickup, sometimes on a schedule or by appointment. Check your city's page or our bulk trash pickup guide.