Couch Disposal & Donation in Redding, CA
The City's Special Pick-Up collects a couch for the $44.00 trip fee plus $8.25 disposal (up to six items a trip); you can also haul it to the Transfer Station.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Check whether it’s clean and intact enough to donate; many charities turn down stains, tears or pet damage.
- Ask whether sectional pieces or a sleeper sofa are priced separately.
- Confirm the fee, and whether you bring it in or schedule a pickup.
California rules
- 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. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
More California rules (4)
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (14)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Special Waste: household hazardous waste, e-waste, batteries (City of Redding) (opens in new tab) · City of Redding
- Redding accepts e-waste at no charge from Shasta County households and businesses (large copiers and microwaves for a fee); examples include televisions and computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste service is not available to businesses (businesses may bring latex and oil-based paint at no charge). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling (City of Redding Solid Waste Utility) (opens in new tab) · City of Redding
- Residential customers can recycle up to four mattresses or box springs daily at no charge at the Transfer Station and West Central Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rates & Fees (City of Redding Utilities Customer Service) (opens in new tab) · City of Redding
- The City's load-tarping rule exempts bulky items such as couches, mattresses, appliances and tires brought to its drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Special Pick-Up Services (City of Redding Solid Waste Utility) (opens in new tab) · City of Redding
- The Special Pickup program is for residential customers disposing of bulky items such as furniture and appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The service costs a $44.00 base rate per trip plus each item's disposal cost; a couch would be $44.00 plus $8.25. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to six items per location per trip, placed within six feet of the curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call the Solid Waste Utility at 530-224-6201 at least 24 hours ahead. 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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