Couch Disposal & Donation in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City residents can book a sofa for the monthly Saturday bulk pickup through 311 (up to three items a month). Second Chance on Ridgely Street takes couches in saleable condition as donations.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
Maryland rules
- Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab)
- Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
More Maryland rules (3)
- MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
- Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
- Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (12)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Bulk Trash Pickup and Large Item Removal (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
- City of Baltimore residents can put out up to 3 bulk items for collection each month, on a scheduled Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call 311 (or use 311 Online) at least four working days before the scheduled Saturday with your address, phone number and the three items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk pickup takes sofas, chairs and other furniture, mattresses and box springs, appliances and up to four tires with the rims removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mark items "bulk collection", place them where regular trash is collected (rear pickup: end of the yard, gate unlocked), out by 7:00 am. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate Items (opens in new tab) · Second Chance, Inc.
- Second Chance accepts home furnishings including couches, chairs, tables, beds and dressers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items must be in saleable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bring donations to Bay 8 at the warehouse; pickup can be requested with the online donation form. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
- Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
- MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
- Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
How we check our information