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Couch Disposal & Donation in West Haven, CT

West Haven picks up couches curbside on your collection day during the two bulk weeks (2026: April 20–24, Sept. 14–18), up to 6 cubic yards.

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

3 ways to get rid of a couch in West Haven

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · West HavenNo 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. West Haven Bulk Trash PickupCity service · West HavenWest Haven residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Twice-yearly curbside bulk pickup on the regular collection day (2026: April 20–24 and Sept. 14–18), collected by contractor Affordable Waste Systems. Couches, chairs, tables, carpeting and fencing up to 6 feet; 6 cubic yards maximum. No mattresses, tires or building materials.

    Cost & rules
    • Only during the two bulk weeks; up to 6 cubic yards, items no longer than 6 feet.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Habitat for Humanity New Haven County ReStoreDrop-off · outside West Haven · 286 South Colony Road, WallingfordOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    286 South Colony Road
    Wallingford, CT 06492

    Hours

    Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am–4 pm; Tue, Thu, Sat 10 am–6 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Couches

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Good, sellable condition only; large items need approval and a drop-off appointment, or a scheduled truck pickup in most New Haven County towns.
    • No sofa beds, futons, oversized pieces, or smoke- or pet-damaged upholstery.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven
    • The ReStore is a donation-based retail store open to the general public. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Furniture and other large items may be dropped off only after approval and an appointment with the donation coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large donations may be picked up by the donation truck in most New Haven County towns, plus Clinton and Killingworth. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven: Acceptable Donations for Our ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven
    • The ReStore accepts couches, loveseats, chairs, recliners and ottomans, but not sofa beds, futons, oversized items or upholstery with smoke or pet damage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All donations must be in good, sellable condition; the ReStore may refuse unsafe, broken, unclean or unusable items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of West Haven: Bulk Trash Pickup & Other Services (opens in new tab) · City of West Haven
    • West Haven says the New Haven Transfer Station takes West Haven residents' bulk trash for $122.60 per ton, 9 am–noon Monday–Saturday; household trash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • West Haven picks up bulk trash on the regular collection day during two bulk weeks a year (2026: April 20–24 and Sept. 14–18). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk items include couches, chairs, tables, carpeting, padding and fencing up to 6 feet long; no building materials, tires, mattresses/box springs, propane tanks or hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk trash is limited to 6 cubic yards per collection; excess is left and fined $100 per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk trash must be generated by the resident of the home where it is collected. 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: What Do I Do With...? (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • 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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