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Couch Disposal & Donation in Menlo Park, CA

A couch can be the bulky item on one of Menlo Park’s two free Recology collections a year; Shoreway Transfer Station charges $30 per sofa.

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

3 ways to get rid of a couch in Menlo Park

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Menlo ParkNo 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.

    Book a pickup →

  2. Menlo Park Bulky Item Collection (Recology San Mateo County)Pickup service · Menlo ParkMenlo Park residentsFree
    How it works

    Two free scheduled pickups a year (Feb 1–Dec 31) for Menlo Park residents: two cubic yards of bagged/boxed waste, one large appliance (washer, dryer, refrigerator or freezer), one bulky item (mattress, couch or tires) and electronic waste (TV, computer or monitor). Both pickups can be combined on one day. Recology (650) 595-3900.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Shoreway Environmental Center Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Menlo Park · 333 Shoreway Road, San CarlosOpen to everyone$30
    Where

    333 Shoreway Road
    San Carlos, CA 94070

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 6 am–6 pm; Saturday–Sunday 8 am–5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

    Cost & rules

    Couches

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for couches
    Sofa (sectionals per section)$30.00 each
    Solid waste, per cubic yard$72.00
    Minimum solid waste charge$72.50 per visit

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

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

  • Public Recycling Center and Transfer Station - South Bayside Industries (opens in new tab) · South Bayside Industries (RethinkWaste)
    • The Transfer Station accepts household and business solid waste, appliances and auto and truck tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Shoreway Environmental Center Transfer Station Rates (effective January 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · South Bayside Industries (RethinkWaste) · effective January 1, 2026
    • Solid waste is $72.00 per cubic yard, minimum $72.50. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Minimum solid waste charge $72.50. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sofa $30.00 each (sectionals charged by section). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential mattress $0.00, up to 5 per visit; commercial and non-resident mattress or box spring $20.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recology offers two free bulky item collection services | City of Menlo Park (opens in new tab) · City of Menlo Park · effective March 10, 2025
    • Recology residential customers receive two curbside BIC appointments per calendar year at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Free on-call bulky item collection service | City of Menlo Park (opens in new tab) · City of Menlo Park · effective August 4, 2025
    • One bulky item such as a mattress, couch or tires. 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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