Furniture Disposal & Donation in Baltimore, MD
City residents can take furniture free to any of DPW's Residential Recycling Centers or book it for the monthly Saturday bulk pickup through 311. Second Chance on Ridgely Street accepts saleable furniture donations.
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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.
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 (17)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- How to Use Drop-Off Center (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
- Baltimore City residents may dispose of recycling, electronics, appliances and household waste at DPW's five Residential Drop-off Centers at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items residents can drop off include furniture and other bulk items, appliances, scrap metal, tires without rims, cardboard and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential Recycling Drop-Off Centers (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
- The Residential Drop-Off Centers are exclusively for Baltimore City residents with valid IDs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A resident who is not a small hauler may bring no more than two loads per day and five loads per week. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Western (Reedbird) Residential Recycling Center at 701 Reedbird Ave is open on a limited schedule during a modernization project: Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 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.
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