Furniture Disposal & Donation in Eureka, CA
Eureka Recology customers get two free curbside bulky pickups a year that take furniture; or self-haul to HWMA on West Hawthorne St at regular solid waste rates.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Check whether it’s in good enough condition to donate or resell.
- Ask how the operator prices it (per piece, by size or by load).
- Remove glass tops, mirrors and loose parts if the operator asks you to.
California rules
- 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. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
More California rules (4)
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (12)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Humboldt Waste Management Authority: Hours (opens in new tab) · Humboldt Waste Management Authority
- The hazardous waste facility closes for lunch 12–1 p.m. and on Sundays; businesses by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Humboldt Waste Management Authority: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Humboldt Waste Management Authority
- HWMA notes that Recology offers bulky item pickup twice a year at no charge for its residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Humboldt Waste Management Authority: Solid Waste (fees) (opens in new tab) · Humboldt Waste Management Authority
- Solid waste costs $13.00 minimum (up to 120 lb) or $216.47 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky items such as sofas and stuffed chairs are charged regular solid waste drop-off fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recology Humboldt County (Eureka): Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · Recology Humboldt County
- Accepted bulky items are appliances, electronics, mattresses, furniture, metal items including scrap metal, textiles, and carpet and padding. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential customers may schedule two curbside pickups a year at no cost; extra collections cost a fee. 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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