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Couch Disposal & Donation in Watsonville, CA

Watsonville garbage customers can set out a sofa or recliner as part of the one free bulky pickup a year (up to three items).

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

2 ways to get rid of a couch in Watsonville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WatsonvilleNo 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. Watsonville Bulky Items Collection ProgramCity service · WatsonvilleWatsonville residentsFree
    How it works

    City of Watsonville garbage customers (not apartment complexes or businesses) get one free curbside bulky pickup per calendar year of up to three items; extra pickups cost more. Call Customer Service (831) 768-3133 at least 48 hours ahead.

    Cost & rules
    • Book at least 48 hours ahead with (831) 768-3133 and list the items; curb by 7 a.m.; empty drawers and tape appliance doors shut.

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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

  • City of Watsonville: Waste & Recycling Drop-Off Center and Bulky, Hazardous, Medical Wastes (opens in new tab) · City of Watsonville
    • One free pickup per calendar year, up to three bulky items; additional pickups cost extra. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Available to residents within city limits with a City of Watsonville garbage bill, except apartment complexes and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call Customer Service at least 48 hours ahead and list the 3 items; set them on the curb by 7 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted bulky items include washers, dryers, microwaves, mattresses and box springs, chairs/recliners and sofas. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items should not exceed 4 ft wide by 5 ft long by 4 ft high; nothing over 100 pounds. 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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