How to get rid of furniture in Seattle, WA

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Schedule a Special Item Pickup in your SPU account or at (206) 684-3000, then set the furniture out by 7 a.m. on your garbage day ($31 per item).

Curbside Yes, by paid Special Item Picku…
Prep Set items where your garbage is…
Cost / limits $31 per item
Appointment Yes

✓ Last verified: 2026-11-05

Curbside: Yes, by paid Special Item Pickup for Seattle Public Utilities customers. Furniture, dressers, cabinets, tables, chairs and sofas are on the list.
How to prepare: Set items where your garbage is normally collected, on a flat surface easy to reach from the street (no stairs), by 7 a.m. on pickup day. Cover them on rainy days.
Cost / limits: $31 per item. Each item can't exceed 300 lb, 8 feet tall or 4 feet in diameter.
Appointment: Yes. Log in to your SPU account and choose Special Item Pickup, or call (206) 684-3000 (Mon to Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The utility account holder must schedule; renters should ask their property manager.
Drop-off: Not covered on this City page.
Tip: Pickup happens on your next regular garbage day after you schedule. Charges appear on your combined utility bill.

Official source: www.seattle.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 Seattle?

Schedule a Special Item Pickup in your SPU account or at (206) 684-3000, then set the furniture out by 7 a.m. on your garbage day ($31 per item).

Is there curbside pickup for furniture in Seattle?

Yes, by paid Special Item Pickup for Seattle Public Utilities customers. Furniture, dressers, cabinets, tables, chairs and sofas are on the list.

How much does it cost, and are there limits?

$31 per item. Each item can't exceed 300 lb, 8 feet tall or 4 feet in diameter.

Do I need an appointment in Seattle?

Yes. Log in to your SPU account and choose Special Item Pickup, or call (206) 684-3000 (Mon to Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The utility account holder must schedule; renters should ask their property manager.

Where can I drop off furniture in Seattle?

Not covered on this City page.

Any other tips for getting rid of furniture in Seattle?

Pickup happens on your next regular garbage day after you schedule. Charges appear on your combined utility bill.