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How to get rid of furniture in Louisville, KY
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Quick answer
Schedule a Large Item Pickup online (up to 4 items, once a week). After your confirmation email, set the furniture out whole at your garbage spot after 4 PM the day before and by 6 AM on the day.
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- Curbside
- Yes, by appointment, in the Urban Services District. Large Item Pickup takes couches, chairs, tables, buffets, beds, dressers, mattresses, box springs, cribs and more.
- How to prepare
- Don't take items apart. Keep each piece whole, and put loose shelves and drawers back inside or in your garbage cart. A sectional or bed frame in several pieces still counts as one item. Bags and boxes of small items aren't accepted.
- Cost / limits
- Up to 4 large items per appointment, and one appointment per week. Items must come from the household where they're set out.
- Appointment
- Yes. Schedule online. You'll get a pending date (usually within 5 days) and a confirmation email 2 days before. Set out only approved items after 4 PM the day before and by 6 AM on the appointment day.
- Drop-off
- Residents can drop off up to 4 large household items a day for free at the Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Ave (the entrance is on Bland St). It's open Tue–Fri 8 AM–noon and 1–4:30 PM, and Sat 8 AM–3 PM. Bigger loads are charged by vehicle size (for example, $60 for a pickup or trailer up to 10 ft). Card only, no cash. It's closed on Thanksgiving and the day after.
- Tip
- Put it where your garbage is collected, not blocked by a car or blocking the sidewalk or street. Outside the Urban Services District? Ask your waste hauler. Questions: Metro311 at 311 or (502) 574-5000.
Official source: louisvilleky.gov · louisvilleky.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 Louisville?
Schedule a Large Item Pickup online (up to 4 items, once a week). After your confirmation email, set the furniture out whole at your garbage spot after 4 PM the day before and by 6 AM on the day.
Is there curbside pickup for furniture in Louisville?
Yes, by appointment, in the Urban Services District. Large Item Pickup takes couches, chairs, tables, buffets, beds, dressers, mattresses, box springs, cribs and more.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Up to 4 large items per appointment, and one appointment per week. Items must come from the household where they're set out.
Do I need an appointment in Louisville?
Yes. Schedule online. You'll get a pending date (usually within 5 days) and a confirmation email 2 days before. Set out only approved items after 4 PM the day before and by 6 AM on the appointment day.
Where can I drop off furniture in Louisville?
Residents can drop off up to 4 large household items a day for free at the Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Ave (the entrance is on Bland St). It's open Tue–Fri 8 AM–noon and 1–4:30 PM, and Sat 8 AM–3 PM. Bigger loads are charged by vehicle size (for example, $60 for a pickup or trailer up to 10 ft). Card only, no cash. It's closed on Thanksgiving and the day after.
Any other tips for getting rid of furniture in Louisville?
Put it where your garbage is collected, not blocked by a car or blocking the sidewalk or street. Outside the Urban Services District? Ask your waste hauler. Questions: Metro311 at 311 or (502) 574-5000.