Couch Disposal & Donation in Long Beach, CA

Sofas go out with Long Beach's free Special Collection; tell the City when scheduling if the sofa is larger than 72 x 48 inches.

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

2 ways to get rid of a couch in Long Beach

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Long BeachNo 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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Long Beach Special Collection (bulky item pickup)City service · Long BeachLong Beach residentsFree
How it works
Twelve free special collections a year for City-serviced Long Beach accounts (up to 8 large items or 25 bags per pickup); request online or call (562) 570-2876.
Cost & rules
- Request online or call (562) 570-2876; up to 8 large items per pickup; items may not exceed 72 x 48 inches unless you tell the City when scheduling.
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Before you go

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

More about couches

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

City of Long Beach (LB Recycles): Special Collection 101 (opens in new tab) · City of Long Beach
- The City gives each City-serviced account 12 Special Collections per calendar year at no additional cost (a regulatory fee may apply for items needing special handling). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Submit a Special Collection Request online or call (562) 570-2876. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each pickup allows up to 8 large items or 25 bags/bundles/boxes; two free pickups can be used on the same day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If an item such as a sofa exceeds the size limits, notify the City when scheduling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items may not exceed 72 x 48 inches. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Long Beach (LB Recycles): Recycling Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Long Beach
- Special collection requests are for residents with City-serviced accounts only; private-hauler customers should contact their hauler. 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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