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How to get rid of a couch or sofa in Boston

Unlike mattresses, a couch doesn't need a special appointment in Boston: the City says furniture can go out with your normal curbside trash and recycling. If it's still in good shape, a few local furniture banks and charities will take it, but several donation outlets refuse sofas, so check the rules below first.

Last verified 2026-10-21

Free option: put it out on trash day

The City of Boston says furniture can be put out with your normal curbside trash and recycling on your scheduled collection day, placed neatly next to your trash barrels. Trash must be at the curb by 6 a.m., and not before 5 p.m. the evening before. The City picks up curbside only, not from inside your home or on private property. The City page doesn't mention a fee; call 311 if you're unsure. If you live in a building with 7 or more units, check the City's large-building page and ask your property manager.

Donating a couch that's in good shape

Household Goods in Acton lists couches, sofa beds, and futons among the furniture it accepts, as long as items are clean, complete, and not torn or stained. Furnishing Hope of Massachusetts accepts sofas and upholstered chairs with no stains, odors, pet hair, or major wear, but its pickup requires at least six substantial furniture items and it requests a donation. The Salvation Army's national pickup FAQ lists sofas, though it says accepted items vary by location, so call 800-SA-TRUCK.

Who won't take a couch

The Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston ReStore accepts some upholstered furniture (not ripped, worn, broken, dated, or faded) but does not accept sofa beds or sofas with slip covers. The Thrift Shop of Boston does not accept couches, futons, or sleep sofas, or chairs with upholstery stains, tears, or sun damage.

Need someone to carry it out?

The City won't come inside, so if your couch is upstairs you'll need help. ReSupply arranges paid donation pickups in Boston, with teams that go up and down stairs; its Boston page lists sofas and bulky furniture starting at $99, plus a separate booking fee, with pricing varying by location and items. LoadUp, a junk removal service, lists couch removal from $85 on its national page and offers an inside-the-home option. Get the final price before booking.

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City of Boston curbside furniture collection

Takes
  • Furniture
Condition rules
Put furniture out with your normal curbside trash and recycling on your scheduled collection day, placed neatly next to your trash receptacles. Trash must be curbside by 6 a.m.; don't put it out before 5 p.m. the evening before. The City does not collect construction debris, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, fences, or auto parts.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside only; the City will not pick up on private property.
Lead time / hours
Your regular trash collection day (find it in the Trash Day app or the City's schedule search).
Cost
No fee is mentioned on the City page. Check with 311 if unsure.
Service area
Addresses that receive City of Boston curbside trash collection. Large buildings (7+ units) should check the City's large-building page and their property manager.
How to book
Website / booking · 311 or 617-635-4500 · 311@boston.gov
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-21
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Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston ReStore (West Roxbury)

Takes
  • Bed frames, headboards & footboards
  • Dressers, bureaus & armoires
  • Coffee & end tables
  • Desks (3' x 5' or smaller)
  • Tables & chairs (not conference tables or dated)
  • Upholstered furniture (not ripped, worn, broken, dated or faded)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Appliances less than eight years old (fridges, washers, dryers, free-standing stoves, cooktops, microwaves, never-installed dishwashers)
  • Cabinets, doors, lighting, building materials
Not accepted
  • Mattresses & box springs
  • Sofa beds
  • Sofas with slip covers
  • Futons
  • Platform & trundle beds
  • Hutches, sideboards, buffets, china cabinets
  • TV armoires & entertainment centers
  • Fitness equipment
  • In-wall stoves
Condition rules
All donations must be in working order. Staff can refuse any item based on condition and store need. Email the ReStore for the current list.
Stairs / inside pickup
Drop-off: staff help unload at the store. In-home pickup is arranged through ReSupply (paid; see the ReSupply listing).
Lead time / hours
Drop-off Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (as posted).
Cost
Drop-off fee: not stated. Pickup is through ReSupply, a paid service.
Service area
Drop-off at the West Roxbury store. Habitat says a second ReStore is set to open in Watertown in fall 2026.
Address
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA
How to book
Website / booking · restore@habitatboston.org
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-22
paid hauler

ReSupply donation pickup (Boston)

Takes
  • Furniture (tables, dressers, bed frames, bookcases, etc.)
  • Couches, sectionals, recliners, futons
  • Mattresses
  • Appliances
  • Clothing, boxes & bags
  • Office furniture
Condition rules
Items should be clean, sturdy, complete, and usable (no broken frames, missing parts, or pet damage). Items the charity can't accept may carry a recycling fee, charged in $10 increments.
Stairs / inside pickup
Yes. Teams go up and down stairs; disassembly is available. Extra fees may apply.
Lead time / hours
Priority pickups in 24 to 48 hours; small items in as little as one hour (per ReSupply's Boston page).
Cost
Paid service. Starts at $19 (bags/boxes), $49 (small furniture and boxes), $99 (sofas and bulky furniture), plus a separate non-refundable booking fee. Final quote confirmed on site before loading.
Service area
Boston (enter your ZIP to confirm).
How to book
Website / booking
Notes
Habitat Greater Boston ReStore and Household Goods both point donors to ReSupply for in-home pickup.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-21
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Furnishing Hope of Massachusetts

Takes
  • Mattresses & box springs
  • Beds
  • Dressers, night tables & armoires
  • Sofas & upholstered chairs
  • Coffee & end tables
  • TV stands & entertainment centers
  • Kitchen/dining tables & chairs
  • Buffets, hutches, bookcases, cabinets
Condition rules
New or gently used, clean, complete, and in good working condition. No stains, odors, or pet hair, major wear and tear, or anything needing repair. Send photos before scheduling.
Stairs / inside pickup
Pickup is handled by professional movers. Whether they go inside or upstairs is not stated, so check with them.
Lead time / hours
Furniture drop-off in Acton on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pickup timing: not stated.
Cost
No pickup fee, but they request a tax-deductible donation, suggested at $250 to $400 depending on the size of the donation. Pickup requires at least six substantial furniture items.
Service area
Serves Boston-area families. Pickup area not stated, check with them.
Address
131 Mount Auburn Street, Level B, Cambridge, MA 02138
How to book
Website / booking · (857) 229-7528 · info@furnishinghopema.org
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-21
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Household Goods (Acton)

Takes
  • Standard-size mattresses & box springs
  • Bed frames (all parts) & bunk beds
  • Dressers & armoires
  • Couches, sofa beds & futons
  • Chairs (no office chairs)
  • Kitchen, dining, end & coffee tables
  • Refrigerators, washers, electric dryers (newer than 10 years)
  • Air conditioners up to 18" x 30" x 24" (newer than 10 years)
  • Flat-screen TVs under 55" (less than 10 years old)
Not accepted
  • Mattresses with any stains or rips
  • Office furniture, desks, file cabinets
  • Glass-top items
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Oversized or wall-mounted items
Condition rules
Clean, complete, and in good working condition; nothing broken, chipped, torn, stained, or recalled.
Stairs / inside pickup
Volunteer pickup asks that items be in a garage or on the first floor if possible.
Lead time / hours
Drop-off Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteer pickups typically scheduled 4+ weeks ahead. Paid pickups through ReSupply or ReMARKable Donations in as soon as 2 business days.
Cost
Drop-off: not stated. Volunteer pickup: minimum $35 donation requested. Paid pickups (ReSupply / ReMARKable Donations): for a fee.
Service area
Volunteer pickup only in Acton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Sudbury, and Westford, so not Boston. Boston donors can drop off in Acton or use the paid pickup partners.
Address
530 Main Street, Acton, MA
How to book
Website / booking · 978-763-1198
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-22
charity pickup

The Thrift Shop of Boston (Roslindale)

Takes
  • Furniture (including antiques)
  • Small appliances
  • Smart flat-screen TVs
  • Housewares, lamps, rugs, mirrors
Not accepted
  • Couches, futons & sleep sofas
  • Beds: headboards, footboards, frames, mattresses, box springs
  • Chairs with upholstery stains, tears or sun damage
  • Office furniture, large desks
  • TV armoires
  • Older/CRT/rear-projection TVs
  • Cribs
Condition rules
Clean and in usable condition. Drop-off by appointment.
Stairs / inside pickup
Not stated, check with them
Lead time / hours
Drop-off by appointment on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Pickup timing: not stated.
Cost
Furniture pickup has a fee that depends on location and volume, usually $50 to $150 (as posted).
Service area
Not stated, check with them
Address
33 Corinth Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
How to book
Website / booking · 617-325-5300 · thriftshopofboston@gmail.com
Notes
Email photos, your location, and timeframe to request a furniture pickup. Proceeds support The Home for Little Wanderers.
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-22
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The Salvation Army donation pickup (1-800-SA-TRUCK)

Takes
  • Unbroken furniture: beds, sofas, chairs, tables, desks, cabinets (per national FAQ)
  • Mattresses (per national FAQ)
  • Working, non-built-in appliances (per national FAQ)
Condition rules
Gently used and unbroken. The Salvation Army says accepted items vary by location; call 800-SA-TRUCK for local rules.
Stairs / inside pickup
Not stated, check with them
Lead time / hours
Not stated, check with them
Cost
Advertised as a free donation pickup on satruck.org. Local terms: check with them.
Service area
Enter a Boston ZIP on satruck.org to see whether pickup is offered at your address. I could not confirm Boston coverage on 2026-10-21.
How to book
Website / booking · 1-800-728-7825
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-21
paid hauler

LoadUp junk removal

Takes
  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
  • Couches
  • Appliances
  • General junk
Condition rules
No donation-quality requirement stated; this is junk removal.
Stairs / inside pickup
Yes. Full-service option removes items from inside (basement, attic, upstairs); curbside option also offered.
Lead time / hours
Same-day pickup available in most areas and next-day almost everywhere else (per LoadUp's national page).
Cost
Per LoadUp's national page: full-service from $75, curbside from $70, priority/same-day from $85. Guaranteed price shown before booking. Item pages list TV disposal from $80, fridge disposal from $115, and washer removal from $85 (starting prices; final price confirmed by ZIP, item, and pickup conditions).
Service area
LoadUp says it serves all 50 states. Enter your Boston ZIP to confirm.
How to book
Website / booking
Notes
We do not currently have an affiliate relationship with LoadUp. If that changes, this listing will be labeled.
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-22

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