Furniture Disposal & Donation in Fort Wayne, IN

The City collects furniture at the curb when you book bulk pickup through 311 at least two business days ahead. Usable furniture can be donated to the Habitat ReStore, the Mustard Seed Furniture Bank, the Salvation Army on West Washington Boulevard or Goodwill Brooklyn Avenue.

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

6 ways to get rid of a furniture in Fort Wayne

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All 6 Free 2 Drop-off 4 Services & pickup 2

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Fort WayneNo 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.
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Fort Wayne)Drop-off · 4747 Lima Road, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
Where
4747 Lima Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Hours
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost & rules
Furniture
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Must be in good working order and free of rips, stains and pet hair.
Free pickup can be scheduled for larger items or loads.
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Mustard Seed Furniture BankDrop-off · 3636 Illinois Road, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
Where
3636 Illinois Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Hours
Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (donations at the rear of the building)
Cost & rules
Furniture
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Clean, in working order and free of rips, tears, stains, animal hair and cigarette burns; staff may decline items.
Furniture pick-ups are free (suggested donation $25-$100); call 260-471-5802 ext. 1003 a week ahead.
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The Salvation Army (West Washington Boulevard)Drop-off · 427 West Washington Boulevard, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneCost not listed
Where
427 West Washington Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Hours
Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Furniture
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources
Goodwill Brooklyn Avenue Store (Fort Wayne)Drop-off · 3127 Brooklyn Avenue, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
Where
3127 Brooklyn Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Furniture
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Furniture is accepted at the Brooklyn Avenue store; upholstered pieces with rips, tears, stains, mildew, mold or pet hair are refused.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
City of Fort Wayne scheduled bulk item collectionCity service · Fort WayneFort Wayne residentsCost not listed
How it works
Curbside collection of bulk items (furniture, mattresses and box springs wrapped in plastic, non-freon appliances) on the regular garbage day, scheduled through 311 at least two business days ahead. Tires, batteries, concrete and freon appliances are not taken.
Cost & rules
- Schedule through 311 at least 2 business days before your garbage day.
- Before you go: Place at least 3 feet from your garbage cart if possible.
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Before you go

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

More about furniture

Indiana rules

A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)

More Indiana rules (7)

Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Bulk Items (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Wayne
- Bulk trash is collected only when scheduled at least 2 business days before the garbage collection day, through the 311 website (Solid Waste > Bulk Trash Pickup), by calling 311 or with the 311 app. Checked October 26, 2026.
- To schedule, residents choose "Solid Waste" then "Bulk Trash Pickup" on the 311 website, call 311 or use the 311 app. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk items include furniture, mattresses and box springs (completely wrapped in plastic) and non-freon appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Place bulk items at least 3 feet from the garbage cart if possible. Checked October 26, 2026.
Resource Directory: Electronics (opens in new tab) · Allen County Department of Environmental Management
- The Salvation Army, 427 West Washington Boulevard, accepts donations including TVs (only working hi-def flat screens), furniture and household items; no tube TVs or mattresses; Mon-Sat 8-4:30. Checked October 26, 2026.
ReStore Donations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne
- Drop off items at the ReStore during business hours or schedule a free pickup of larger items or loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted donations must be in good working order and free of rips, stains and pet hair; they include couches/sofas/sectionals (no sleepers), chairs, dressers, dining sets, refrigerators, washers and dryers, and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
Donations (opens in new tab) · Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayne
- Material donations go to the rear of 3636 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mustard Seed accepts gently used furniture, linens and kitchenware that are clean, in working order and free of rips, tears, stains, animal hair and cigarette burns. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted furniture includes sectionals, couches, sofas and loveseats, living room chairs, tables, bed frames, and box springs/foundations and mattresses (twin, full, queen, king). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture donation pick-ups are always free; a suggested donation of $25-$100 is requested, and a paid Priority Pickup option exists. Checked October 26, 2026.
Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana
- Furniture, including sofas and easy chairs, can be donated at 3127 Brooklyn Avenue; upholstered furniture with rips, tears, stains, mildew, mold or pet hair is refused. Checked October 26, 2026.
Shop Online or in Our Stores (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana
- Goodwill Brooklyn Avenue store: 3127 Brooklyn Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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