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How to get rid of furniture in Houston, TX
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Quick answer
Put it just behind the curb with your heavy trash between 6 PM the Friday before and 7 AM on your heavy-trash day (every other month). Between collections, bring up to two large pieces to a Residential Drop-Off Center with proof of address.
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- Curbside
- Yes — household furniture (couches, tables, dressers) goes out with heavy trash, collected every other month on even-numbered months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) for homes with City curbside service.
- How to prepare
- Set it just behind the curb in front of your home, not in the street or on the sidewalk, and not under wires or on meters or hydrants. Keep it separate from anything not allowed: mixed piles may be refused.
- Cost / limits
- Free. Max 8 cubic yards per set-out (about the size of a minivan); 6 heavy-trash collections per year.
- Appointment
- No — heavy trash follows your assigned schedule. Set out between 6 PM the Friday before and 7 AM on your collection day.
- Drop-off
- Between heavy-trash months, take it to a Residential Drop-Off Center (limit two large furniture items such as couches; Tue–Sat 9 AM–6 PM; up to 4 visits a month; proof of address required).
- Tip
- Drop-off centers: North (9003 N Main), Northwest (14400 Sommermeyer), Northeast (5565 Kirkpatrick), Southeast (2240 Central St), South (5100 Sunbeam), Southwest (10785 SW Freeway). You unload your own items.
Official source: www.houstontx.gov · houstontx.gov
Helpful supplies
- Furniture dolly — Helps move a couch or dresser to the curb without lifting it the whole way.
- Moving straps — Spreads the weight of large furniture across two people.
FAQ
How do I get rid of furniture or a couch in Houston?
Put it just behind the curb with your heavy trash between 6 PM the Friday before and 7 AM on your heavy-trash day (every other month). Between collections, bring up to two large pieces to a Residential Drop-Off Center with proof of address.
Is there curbside pickup for furniture in Houston?
Yes — household furniture (couches, tables, dressers) goes out with heavy trash, collected every other month on even-numbered months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) for homes with City curbside service.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Free. Max 8 cubic yards per set-out (about the size of a minivan); 6 heavy-trash collections per year.
Do I need an appointment in Houston?
No — heavy trash follows your assigned schedule. Set out between 6 PM the Friday before and 7 AM on your collection day.
Where can I drop off furniture in Houston?
Between heavy-trash months, take it to a Residential Drop-Off Center (limit two large furniture items such as couches; Tue–Sat 9 AM–6 PM; up to 4 visits a month; proof of address required).
Any other tips for getting rid of furniture in Houston?
Drop-off centers: North (9003 N Main), Northwest (14400 Sommermeyer), Northeast (5565 Kirkpatrick), Southeast (2240 Central St), South (5100 Sunbeam), Southwest (10785 SW Freeway). You unload your own items.