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Couch Disposal & Donation in South San Francisco, CA

A sofa can be one of the large items on the two free on-call cleanups South San Francisco Scavenger offers single-family homes each year ((650) 589-4020).

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a couch in South San Francisco

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · South San FranciscoNo 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. South San Francisco Residential On-Call Cleanup (South San Francisco Scavenger)Pickup service · South San FranciscoSouth San Francisco residentsFree
    How it works

    Single-family homes may get up to two free cleanups a year on the regular service day: up to 12 bags, or 6 bags and 1 large item (sofa, mattress, appliance), or 2 large items. Give 2 business days’ notice: (650) 589-4020 or the online form. Special-handling fees may apply to e-waste; no hazardous waste.

    Cost & rules
    • Book 2 business days ahead; cleanup happens on your regular service day.

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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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky Item Pickup/Cleanup – South San Francisco Scavenger Company (opens in new tab) · South San Francisco Scavenger Company
    • Residents of single-family homes may be eligible for up to two free cleanups per year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Or 2 large items such as a sofa, mattress or appliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cleanups are on the regular service day with 2 business days’ notice. 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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