Furniture Disposal & Donation in Rockville, MD
Rockville collects large furniture as scheduled bulk waste (six per year) and metal furniture in unlimited metal collections; ReStore and Goodwill take resalable pieces.
See all 6 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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 (26)
Where this information comes from
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 North Rockville store and donation center is at 725 Rockville Pike, Rockville MD 20852. 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.
- 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.
- Request a Special Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Rockville
- Bulk waste, metal, electronics and large branches are collected by scheduled appointment only, requested through the Special Collection Request Form. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each household may have six bulk waste collections per calendar year; metal, electronics and large branch collections are unlimited. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scheduled collections are only for Rockville residents who receive City recycling and trash service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Place items at the front public curb by 6 a.m., away from parked cars, trees, hydrants and wires; not in alleys or on lawns. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large wooden furniture such as couches and desks is accepted as bulk waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Plastic furniture and toys are not taken as bulk waste; place them in or next to the recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland
- The Rockville ReStore is at 515 Dover Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donations of household goods, building supplies and furniture are taken Tuesday-Saturday and Sunday 12-3 p.m.; closed Monday. Checked October 26, 2026.
- What We Accept (ReStore) (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland
- Sofas, love seats, coffee tables, bedroom and dining furniture are accepted if fully assembled and resalable; no beds, and no floral or outdated print couches. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Beds and floral or outdated print couches and chairs are not accepted. 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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