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Couch Disposal & Donation in Fresno, CA

City of Fresno customers can have one couch or other single bulky item picked up free once a year by calling 311 or using FresGO; Operation Clean Up also takes furniture once a year.

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

2 ways to get rid of a couch in Fresno

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FresnoNo 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 Fresno One-Time Bulky Item PickupCity service · FresnoFresno residentsFree
    How it works

    Once a year, City of Fresno residential solid waste customers can request a free curbside pickup of a single bulky item (couch, mattress, dresser, stove and similar) through 311 or FresGO.

    Cost & rules
    • One item, once per year per account; request through 311 or FresGO and set out no more than 36 hours before the date.

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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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California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Fresno: One-Time Bulky Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities
    • The One-Time Bulky Item Pickup is available once a year at no extra cost to City of Fresno residential solid waste customers in good standing. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The program is for single bulky items too large for the City carts. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Request by calling 3-1-1 or (559) 621-CITY (2489) or through FresGO; Solid Waste calls within seven business days with a date. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include bookcases, box springs, carpet, chairs, couch/sofa, desks, dressers, mattresses, recliners, stoves/ovens, tables and drained water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Limited to Fresno residents who pay for City of Fresno solid waste collection and whose account is in good standing. 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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