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Couch Disposal & Donation in Palo Alto, CA

Sofas can go out on one of the two GreenWaste Clean Up Days each Palo Alto single-family home gets a year (up to three bulky items, 200 lb max each).

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3 ways to get rid of a couch in Palo Alto

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Palo AltoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your couch and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. GreenWaste Clean Up Days (Palo Alto)Pickup service · Palo AltoPalo Alto residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Palo Alto single-family households get two pre-scheduled Clean Up Days a year: up to three bulky items (200 lb or less each) and up to three individual items, set at the curb by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day.

    Cost & rules
    • Two scheduled Clean Up Days a year for single-family homes; up to three bulky items (200 lb max each); set out by 6 a.m., no earlier than 24 hours ahead. The page does not state a charge.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. SMaRT Station (Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station)Drop-off · outside Palo Alto · 301 Carl Road, SunnyvalePalo Alto residentsA detail isn’t confirmed$31
    Where

    301 Carl Road
    Sunnyvale, CA 94089

    Hours

    8 am–5 pm, 7 days a week; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

    Cost & rules

    Couches

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for couches
    Sofa, chair or loveseat (8 ft or less)$31.00 each
    Minimum charge$29.00 per visit
    Uncovered load$15.00 per vehicle

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Check whether it’s clean and intact enough to donate; many charities turn down stains, tears or pet damage.
  2. Ask whether sectional pieces or a sleeper sofa are priced separately.
  3. Confirm the fee, and whether you bring it in or schedule a pickup.
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California rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab) · City of Sunnyvale · effective August 1, 2026
    • Material is accepted from Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Minimum charge $29. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
    • Uncovered loads: $15 per vehicle. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
    • Sofas, chairs and loveseats 8 ft or less: $31 each. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • GreenWaste of Palo Alto: Clean Up Day (opens in new tab) · GreenWaste of Palo Alto
    • GreenWaste gives Palo Alto single-family households two pre-scheduled Clean Up Days a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to three bulky items of 200 pounds or less, such as sofas, mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items go at the curb next to the carts by 6 a.m. on the Clean Up Day, no earlier than 24 hours before. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.

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