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Couch Disposal & Donation in Redwood City, CA

A couch can be the bulky item on one of Redwood City’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 Redwood City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Redwood CityNo 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. Redwood City Bulky Item Collection (Recology San Mateo County)Pickup service · Redwood CityRedwood City residentsFree
    How it works

    Two free curbside Bulky Item Collections a year (Feb 1–Dec 31) for Recology residential customers in Redwood City: 2 cubic yards of bagged material, 1 large appliance, 1 bulky item (mattress and box spring, furniture or 4 rimless tires) and 1 e-waste item per collection. Recology (650) 595-3900.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Shoreway Environmental Center Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Redwood City · 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.
  • RethinkWaste Single-Family Household Service Guide (opens in new tab) · RethinkWaste (South Bayside Waste Management Authority)
    • The RethinkWaste/Recology service guide is for residents of Belmont, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo and West Bay Sanitary District. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste | City of Redwood City (opens in new tab) · City of Redwood City
    • The city tells residents with a bedframe, couch or large appliance to schedule a free bulky item collection. 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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