Couch Disposal & Donation in St. Louis, MO
Sofas are accepted as bulk items at the city's North and South Transfer Stations at no extra charge for city residents with proof of residency.
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.
Missouri rules
- DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Source: Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Source: Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
More Missouri rules (3)
- DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Source: Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Source: Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Source: Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (15)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
- ReStore South Side: 3830 South Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118, telephone 314-531-4155. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
- Couches, loveseats, mattresses and sectionals are on the not-accepted list. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential Refuse Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
- City residents may bring up to 12 loads a year of trash, yard waste and bulk items to the City transfer station; commercial trucks are not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Dumping hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. except City holidays; closed weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bring a driver's license or state ID plus a recent water/solid waste bill (owners) or other utility bill (renters); renters are eligible only if the owner pays the solid waste fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Loads must be no larger than a half-ton pickup load; business, charity, church and nonprofit refuse is rejected. Checked October 26, 2026.
- North Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
- There is no extra charge for dropping off approved items at the transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted for disposal includes bedding, scrap metal and bulk items such as household furniture and sofas. Checked October 26, 2026.
- South Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
- There is no extra charge for dropping off approved items at the transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted for disposal includes bedding, scrap metal and bulk items such as household furniture and sofas. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
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