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Furniture Disposal & Donation in Middletown, CT

Middletown residents can self-haul furniture to the Recycling Center ($160 per ton, $10 minimum) or book city curbside bulk pickup for $75 from spring to fall. Furniture in good condition can go to the ReStore in Cromwell.

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

5 ways to get rid of a furniture in Middletown

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MiddletownNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $105.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your furniture 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. Middletown Recycling CenterDrop-off · 185 Johnson Street, MiddletownMiddletown residentsFrom $10
    Where

    185 Johnson Street
    Middletown, CT 06457

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; Sat 7–11:45 a.m. (every Saturday Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov; 1st and 3rd Saturdays Dec–Mar and Jul–Aug)

    Cost & rules

    Furniture

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for furniture
    Bulky waste (by weight)$160.00
    Minimum bulky waste charge$10.00

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Goodwill Store and Donation Center (Middletown)Drop-off · 955 Washington St., MiddletownOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    955 Washington St.
    Middletown, CT 06457

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Furniture

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Small furniture in good, saleable condition only; no sofas, desks, armoires or mattresses.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Middletown curbside bulk waste collectionCity service · MiddletownMiddletown residents$75
    How it works

    City of Middletown Public Works collects bulky household items at the curb on request from spring through fall for $75 per pickup, paid in advance at Public Works in City Hall; mattresses and box springs are an extra $36 each. Suspended mid-October through spring.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Curbside bulk pickup$75
    • Suspended mid-October through spring.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Middlesex Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Cromwell)Drop-off · outside Middletown · 34 Shunpike Road, CromwellOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    34 Shunpike Road
    Cromwell, CT 06416

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday

    Cost & rules

    Furniture

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • No rips, stains or missing/broken pieces.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Check whether it’s in good enough condition to donate or resell.
  2. Ask how the operator prices it (per piece, by size or by load).
  3. Remove glass tops, mirrors and loose parts if the operator asks you to.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Goodwill of Southern New England: Accepted and Unaccepted Donations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Southern New England
    • Goodwill of Southern New England accepts computers and small furniture in good, saleable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill does not accept large furniture such as sofas, desks and armoires, or mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Middlesex Habitat for Humanity: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of CT
    • The Middlesex Habitat for Humanity ReStore is at 34 Shunpike Road, Cromwell, CT 06416, phone (860) 788-6483. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Middlesex Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Accepted / Unaccepted Items (opens in new tab) · Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of CT
    • The ReStore accepts furniture with no rips, stains or missing pieces, including sofas, chairs, tables, dressers and bed frames; upholstered pieces must have no stains, tears or pet damage. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Middletown: Middletown Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Middletown
    • The Recycling Center is for Middletown residents and businesses only; a city vehicle tag is required for entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents and businesses must get a vehicle tag from Public Works (in person, online or by mail). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Middletown: Recycling Services / Materials to Recycle (opens in new tab) · City of Middletown
    • The Recycling Center takes household electronics from residents at no charge, up to 7 devices at a time; no business electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Middletown: Recycling Center Regulations and Bulky Waste Charges (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Middletown
    • Bulky waste is weighed and charged $160 per ton ($10 minimum, 2-ton limit); furniture and scrap metal are bulky waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is a $10 minimum charge for bulky waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky waste material includes carpentry/wood, furniture, scrap metal and brush. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Middletown: Bulk Waste Disposal and Collection Service (opens in new tab) · City of Middletown
    • City curbside bulk collection runs spring through fall for $75 per pickup, paid in advance; collection follows within 5-7 business days. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable curbside bulk items are appliances, furniture and small amounts of wood or metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside bulk collection is suspended for the winter from mid-October through spring. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city does not collect individually from units in large apartment or condo complexes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Southern New England: Retail Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Southern New England
    • Goodwill lists its Store and Donation Center at 955 Washington St., Middletown, CT 06457, phone 860-347-5404. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Middletown: Swap Shack (opens in new tab) · City of Middletown
    • The Swap Shack at the Recycling Center cannot take furniture; Middletown suggests good furniture go to the ReStore in Cromwell. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Swap Shack does not have space for large items such as furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: FAQs - Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Connecticut's Mandatory Recycling Act took effect January 1, 1991 and applies to every business, household, institution and government agency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: Recycling, It's the Law (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Products under Connecticut stewardship (EPR) programs: household covered electronic devices, paint, mattresses, mercury thermostats, gas cylinders and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 446d: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Connecticut General Assembly
    • CGS 22a-241b: everyone who generates solid waste from residential property must separate designated recyclable items from other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No one may knowingly combine separated designated recyclables with other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: Mattress Recycling (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Mattresses and upholstered furniture can be legally donated for reuse in Connecticut if in good, clean condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • For oversized items such as furniture, most towns have disposal services, and some collect them curbside, sometimes by calling ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Leftover household hazardous waste should go to a local HHW collection center or one-day collection event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: HHW Collection Schedule (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • HHW collections generally run from April to early November. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If a town is not on DEEP's schedule, it may not be holding an HHW event this year; contact the local Department of Public Works. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEEP suggests checking with the local collection program for restrictions before going. Checked October 26, 2026.

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