Furniture Disposal & Donation in Knoxville, TN

City crews pick up furniture at the curb after a 311 "bulky alert"; Knox County convenience centers take it free, and Goodwill and the Habitat ReStore accept usable 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 Knoxville

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · KnoxvilleNo 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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Goodwill Cedar Bluff Convenience Center (Donation Express)Drop-off · 341 Park Village Road, KnoxvilleOpen to everyoneCost not listed
Where
341 Park Village Road
Knoxville, TN 37923
Hours
Attendant on site every day 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost & rules
Furniture
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Items in good condition; Goodwill does not repair broken, damaged or wet goods.
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Goodwill Bearden/Northshore Donation ExpressDrop-off · 418 S. Northshore Drive, KnoxvilleOpen to everyoneCost not listed
Where
418 S. Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
Hours
Attendant on site Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost & rules
Furniture
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Items in good condition; Goodwill does not repair broken, damaged or wet goods.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity ReStoreDrop-off · 1511 Downtown West Blvd., KnoxvilleOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
Where
1511 Downtown West Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37919
Hours
Donations Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Furniture
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Must be in good working condition; staff make the final decision.
No particle-board furniture, sleeper sofas, used bunk beds or metal desks.
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Knox County Convenience CentersCounty service · Knox CountyKnox County residentsFree
How it works
Seven free, self-service drop-off centers for Knox County residents' household trash, bulky waste and recycling: Carter (8815 Asheville Hwy), Dutchtown (10618 Dutchtown Rd), Halls (3608 Neal Dr), John Sevier (1950 W. Governor John Sevier Hwy), Karns (6930 Karns Crossing Ln), Powell (7311 Morton View Ln) and Tazewell Pike/Gibbs (7201 Tazewell Pike). Open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays. The Census geocoder places the centers it matched in unincorporated Knox County (Halls and Powell CDPs), outside Knoxville city limits. Phone 865-215-5865.
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City of Knoxville bulky waste pickupCity service · KnoxvilleKnoxville residentsCost not listed
How it works
City of Knoxville crews pick up bulky household items (furniture, appliances, tires off the rim) set at the curb where the city trash cart goes. Call 311 (865-215-4311) to place a "bulky alert" first; up to five items per week; allow up to two business days.
Cost & rules
- Call 311 for a bulky alert before setting out; up to five items per week at the curb where your trash cart goes.
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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.

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Checked October 26, 2026

Convenience Centers (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
- There are no fees to use Knox County Convenience Centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The centers are only for Knox County residents bringing their own residential waste and recycling; businesses, rental-property waste and contractors are sent to paid facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Non-recyclable household waste is limited to one standard 5x8 pickup load per household per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
Bulky Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
- Box springs, couches, furniture, mattresses and tables are accepted as bulky waste, up to one 5x8 pickup load per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste from outside Knox County is not accepted; users need a Knox license plate or proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
Bulky Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
- Bulky waste includes furniture, tires with rims removed, appliances and other approved household items too large for the garbage cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents may set out up to five bulky items per week; if more are set out none are collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Place a "bulky alert" by calling 311 before setting items out at the curb where the trash cart goes; allow up to two business days. Checked October 26, 2026.
Donate (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc.
- Goodwill Industries-Knoxville lists furniture among items always needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill cannot accept televisions, mattresses, box springs, Freon items such as refrigerators, paint, tires or large appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call 865-584-7726 to see if you are eligible for a free home pick-up. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill lists Cedar Bluff Convenience Center (Donation Express) at 341 Park Village Road, Knoxville, TN 37923. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill lists Bearden/Northshore Donation Express at 418 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Checked October 26, 2026.
Donate (opens in new tab) · Knoxville Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- The ReStore accepts furniture, large and small electric appliances, and electronic equipment and televisions less than five years old. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All donated items must be in good working condition; staff have the final decision. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The ReStore does not accept used mattresses or box springs, sleeper sofas, particle-board furniture or paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Free donation pickup can be scheduled online or by calling 865-690-4214. Checked October 26, 2026.

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