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Furniture Disposal & Donation in San Francisco, CA

Broken furniture can go out with one of Recology’s free bulky item appointments (up to 10 items each) for San Francisco residents.

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

2 ways to get rid of a furniture in San Francisco

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

  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · San FranciscoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $105.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your furniture 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. Recology San Francisco Bulky Item CollectionPickup service · San FranciscoSan Francisco residentsFree
    How it works

    Curbside bulky item pickup by appointment for San Francisco residents: two no-charge collections a year for buildings of 5 units or fewer and one per unit in larger buildings, up to 10 items per appointment.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Check whether it’s in good enough condition to donate or resell.
  2. Ask how the operator prices it (per piece, by size or by load).
  3. Remove glass tops, mirrors and loose parts if the operator asks you to.
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California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky Items - Recology San Francisco (opens in new tab) · Recology San Francisco
    • Buildings of 5 units or fewer get two curbside bulky collections a year at no additional charge; each unit in larger buildings gets one. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to 10 items per collection appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (SF Recycles) (opens in new tab) · San Francisco Environment Department
    • SF Environment: free service for San Francisco residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • SF Environment lists broken furniture as accepted by Recology bulky item pickup. 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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