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Furniture Disposal & Donation in Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg picks up furniture by appointment for single-family homes and townhouses; the city asks residents to consider donating first, and two Goodwill sites in the city take small, clean pieces.

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

6 ways to get rid of a furniture in Gaithersburg

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GaithersburgNo 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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  2. Goodwill Gaithersburg (South Frederick Ave.) store and donation centerDrop-off · 619 South Frederick Ave., GaithersburgOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    619 South Frederick Ave.
    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    Hours

    Donations Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Furniture

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Small, clean pieces in sellable condition; some locations cannot accept furniture.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Goodwill Gaithersburg Donation Express (Kentlands Shopping Center)Drop-off · 58 Market St., GaithersburgOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    58 Market St.
    Gaithersburg, MD 20878

    Hours

    Donations Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Furniture

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Small, clean pieces in sellable condition; some locations cannot accept furniture.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station (Montgomery County)County service · Montgomery CountyMontgomery County residentsFree
    How it works

    Montgomery County's main drop-off site: residential entrance 16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855 (the U.S. Census places this address in Redland CDP); commercial and truck entrance 16055 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (commercial entrance only). Residents with proof of county residency can drop off trash and bulk items (free under 500 pounds), scrap metal and appliances, electronics, mattresses and box springs, tires, batteries and household hazardous waste. Card payment only.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Trash loads 500 pounds and over (per ton)$70
    • Proof of Montgomery County residency required.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Montgomery County curbside bulk trash collectionCounty service · Montgomery CountyMontgomery County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Scheduled curbside pickup of non-metal bulk items (furniture, sofas, rugs, mattresses and box springs) for households whose trash service is provided by Montgomery County; five collections per calendar year. Residents with municipal or private trash service (for example in Rockville, Gaithersburg or Takoma Park) use their own city service or the Transfer Station.

    Cost & rules
    • County trash-service households only; schedule by 11:59 p.m. online (or 7 p.m. by phone) the day before collection.
    • At least one side of the item must be under 4 feet.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  6. City of Gaithersburg on-demand bulk pickupCity service · GaithersburgGaithersburg residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Appointment-only bulk collection for single-family homes and townhouses in Gaithersburg on the regular recycling day (one per month, 12 per year): furniture, mattresses, bedsprings, rugs, TVs, computers, and separately collected metal appliances. No tires, paint or contractor debris. Contact 301-258-6370 or bulkpickup@gaithersburgmd.gov.

    Cost & rules
    • By appointment; one collection per month on your recycling day; wait for staff confirmation.
    • Before you go: Label items "Bulk Pickup" and place at the street curb by 7 a.m.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Trash and Recycling Drop-Off Hours and Events (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
    • No out-of-county waste is allowed and all residents must provide proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Proof of County Residency (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
    • Montgomery County residents may bring material to the Shady Grove Transfer Station and the Poolesville Beauty Spot; proof of county residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • User Fees - Transfer Station, Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
    • Trash loads under 500 pounds are free; loads of 500 pounds and over cost $70.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • How to recycle / dispose bulk trash (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
    • Residents may bring bulk trash to the Shady Grove Transfer Station or the Poolesville Beauty Spot; loads under 500 pounds are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk trash includes non-metal furniture (sofas, bookcases), rugs and carpet, and mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Households whose trash service is provided by the County may have five bulk trash collections each calendar year, scheduled in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents with private or municipal trash service should contact their collector or town, or take items to the Transfer Station or Poolesville Beauty Spot. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • At least one side of a bulk item must be less than 4 feet wide; place bulk items next to regular trash by 7 a.m. on collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Donation Centers (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Washington
    • Goodwill Gaithersburg (South Frederick Ave.) store and donation center is at 619 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg MD 20877. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Gaithersburg Donation Express (Kentlands Shopping Center) is at 58 Market St., Gaithersburg MD 20878. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donations Goodwill CAN Accept (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Washington
    • Small pieces of clean, sellable household furniture (chairs, end tables, nightstands, coffee tables, dining sets, desks, bookshelves) are welcome. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Small pieces of clean, sellable household furniture (chairs, end tables, nightstands, coffee tables, dining sets, desks, bookshelves) are welcome. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donations Goodwill CANNOT Accept (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Washington
    • Certain locations are not permitted to accept furniture, and large quantities may be restricted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Certain locations are not permitted to accept furniture, and large quantities may be restricted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Gaithersburg
    • The City provides on-demand bulk collection to single-family homes and townhouses for large items such as heavy electrical appliances and furniture that private trash collectors will not accept. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk pickup is by appointment only: one collection per address per month on the regular recycling day, up to twelve a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Allow 2 business days for staff to respond; do not set items out until confirmed and no more than 24 hours before collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable large household items include furniture, bedsprings, mattresses, rugs, large toys, televisions and computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items must be labeled "Bulk Pickup" and placed at the street curb by 7 a.m.; items in plastic bags are not collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Gaithersburg asks residents to consider reuse and donation first and points to Montgomery County's list of donation options. 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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