Curbside GuideHow to get rid of furniture in Chesapeake, VA
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Quick answer
Schedule a Bulk Trash Collection (757-382-2489 or online by the day before), then set the furniture at the curb no more than three work days early.
- Curbside Yes, by request
- Prep Place it close to the curb, 3 fâŚ
- Cost / limits One 4 ft by 4 ft by 10 ft pile âŚ
- Appointment Yes
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- Curbside
- Yes, by request. Furniture and patio furniture are bulk household items, collected on your regular garbage day once you schedule a Bulk Trash Collection.
- How to prepare
- Place it close to the curb, 3 feet from mailboxes, poles and carts, and not under wires or tree limbs. Don't set it out more than three work days before your collection day, and keep it separate from yard debris.
- Cost / limits
- One 4 ft by 4 ft by 10 ft pile per week and 12 household bulk collections per calendar year. No fee is listed for scheduled bulk pickup.
- Appointment
- Yes. Call 757-382-CITY (2489) by 5 p.m. the work day before, or submit the online Bulk Trash Pickup Request by 11:59 p.m. the day before.
- Drop-off
- Residents can also drop off bulk waste at SPSA transfer stations (check hours and restrictions).
- Tip
- Tires, fencing, construction materials, carpet and roofing aren't collected with bulk trash.
Official source: www.cityofchesapeake.net
Helpful supplies
- Furniture dolly â Helps move a couch or dresser to the curb without lifting it the whole way.
- Moving straps â Spreads the weight of large furniture across two people.
FAQ
How do I get rid of furniture or a couch in Chesapeake?
Schedule a Bulk Trash Collection (757-382-2489 or online by the day before), then set the furniture at the curb no more than three work days early.
Is there curbside pickup for furniture in Chesapeake?
Yes, by request. Furniture and patio furniture are bulk household items, collected on your regular garbage day once you schedule a Bulk Trash Collection.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
One 4 ft by 4 ft by 10 ft pile per week and 12 household bulk collections per calendar year. No fee is listed for scheduled bulk pickup.
Do I need an appointment in Chesapeake?
Yes. Call 757-382-CITY (2489) by 5 p.m. the work day before, or submit the online Bulk Trash Pickup Request by 11:59 p.m. the day before.
Where can I drop off furniture in Chesapeake?
Residents can also drop off bulk waste at SPSA transfer stations (check hours and restrictions).
Any other tips for getting rid of furniture in Chesapeake?
Tires, fencing, construction materials, carpet and roofing aren't collected with bulk trash.