Furniture Disposal & Donation in Tempe, AZ
Tempe's bulk trash collection takes furniture that can't be donated. Furniture in good condition can go to the Nov. 7, 2026 Zero Waste Day or the Habitat ReStore on South McClintock Drive.
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Before you go
- Check whether it’s in good enough condition to donate or resell.
- Ask how the operator prices it (per piece, by size or by load).
- Remove glass tops, mirrors and loose parts if the operator asks you to.
Arizona rules
- ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Source: ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab)
- ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Source: ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (18)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Maricopa County Environmental Services: Maricopa County Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
- All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Maricopa County Environmental Services: Accepted Items & Fees (transfer stations) (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
- County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture, sofas/chairs and mattresses are $8 per item; all appliances $8 per item; CRTs $21 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture, sofas/chairs and mattresses are $8 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Tempe: Bulk trash and green organics collection (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
- Accepted bulk trash: furniture unable to be donated, mattresses, bagged trash, small appliances without freon, washers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The amount of material is limited to 10 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Tempe: Items accepted for disposal at the HPCC (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
- Waste from commercial or industrial businesses, including home-based businesses, is not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Tempe: Zero Waste Days (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
- The next Zero Waste Day is Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 a.m.–1 p.m., at Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 East University Drive. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Zero Waste Day is a free, drive-thru event. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of Tempe or Guadalupe residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Clothing, furniture and household items should be in good condition; mattresses are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Transport items in cardboard boxes; no plastic bags except a small bag for batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona: Habitat ReStore Donations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona
- All donated items must be in good, clean, working and sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture (sofa/bed frame, hutches, sectional, dresser, TV stand, credenza) is accepted in sellable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
- ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
- ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.
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