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How to get rid of furniture in Philadelphia, PA
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Quick answer
Put wood-frame furniture like a sofa out with your regular trash (up to two big items a week). For metal-frame furniture, book a free Bulk Collection appointment online, or take it to a sanitation convenience center with proof of address.
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- Curbside
- Yes — sofas and other compactible furniture go out with regular trash. Furniture with a wooden frame goes with regular trash; furniture with a metal frame needs a Bulk Collection appointment.
- How to prepare
- Keep metal-frame furniture intact (don't take it apart) for Bulk Collection and label it with your 4-letter Pickup Code.
- Cost / limits
- Free. Regular trash: up to two compactible furniture items (sofas, mattresses, box springs) per week. Bulk Collection: up to 4 items per appointment, one appointment per household per week.
- Appointment
- Wood-frame furniture: no appointment. Metal-frame furniture: book a Bulk Collection appointment online (up to a month ahead; slots are first-come, first-served).
- Drop-off
- Sanitation convenience centers (six sites, Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM): oversized items once a week, bulk items limited to two a day; proof you live in Philadelphia required; vehicle under 6,000 lbs.
- Tip
- For Bulk Collection, set items out the evening before (no earlier than 5 PM in fall and winter, 7 PM in spring and summer) and by 7 AM on pickup day.
Official source: www.phila.gov · bulkcollection.phila.gov · www.phila.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 Philadelphia?
Put wood-frame furniture like a sofa out with your regular trash (up to two big items a week). For metal-frame furniture, book a free Bulk Collection appointment online, or take it to a sanitation convenience center with proof of address.
Is there curbside pickup for furniture in Philadelphia?
Yes — sofas and other compactible furniture go out with regular trash. Furniture with a wooden frame goes with regular trash; furniture with a metal frame needs a Bulk Collection appointment.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Free. Regular trash: up to two compactible furniture items (sofas, mattresses, box springs) per week. Bulk Collection: up to 4 items per appointment, one appointment per household per week.
Do I need an appointment in Philadelphia?
Wood-frame furniture: no appointment. Metal-frame furniture: book a Bulk Collection appointment online (up to a month ahead; slots are first-come, first-served).
Where can I drop off furniture in Philadelphia?
Sanitation convenience centers (six sites, Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM): oversized items once a week, bulk items limited to two a day; proof you live in Philadelphia required; vehicle under 6,000 lbs.
Any other tips for getting rid of furniture in Philadelphia?
For Bulk Collection, set items out the evening before (no earlier than 5 PM in fall and winter, 7 PM in spring and summer) and by 7 AM on pickup day.