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Couch Disposal & Donation in Berkeley, CA

Sofas can go out with Berkeley’s one free bulky waste pickup a year (up to 3 cubic yards) for 1–4 unit buildings.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a couch in Berkeley

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BerkeleyNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your couch and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. City of Berkeley Bulky Waste PickupCity service · BerkeleyBerkeley residentsFree
    How it works

    One free bulky waste pickup (up to 3 cubic yards) per calendar year for owners of 1–4 unit residential buildings, on Wednesdays; extra cubic yards $46.06 each. Call (510) 981-7270. Everything collected is landfilled.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Each additional cubic yard$46.06

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Before you go

  1. Check whether it’s clean and intact enough to donate; many charities turn down stains, tears or pet damage.
  2. Ask whether sectional pieces or a sleeper sofa are priced separately.
  3. Confirm the fee, and whether you bring it in or schedule a pickup.
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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Pre-Paid Bags, Bulky Waste, and Mattress Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Berkeley
    • Owners of 1–4 unit buildings get one free bulky pickup per calendar year, up to 3 cubic yards; extra cubic yards $46.06. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No items longer than 5 feet or heavier than 50 lbs, but sofas are okay. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.

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