Furniture Disposal & Donation in Ocala, FL
Call Ocala Sanitation at 352-351-6697 one to two days before your collection day to schedule furniture pickup. Piles over 5 cubic yards are charged (minimum $41.25).
See all 5 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Check whether it’s in good enough condition to donate or resell.
- Ask how the operator prices it (per piece, by size or by load).
- Remove glass tops, mirrors and loose parts if the operator asks you to.
Florida rules
- Counties are responsible for providing solid waste disposal facilities for all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. Source: Florida Statutes 403.706: Local government solid waste responsibilities (opens in new tab)
- Every Florida county has a program that collects household hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal. Source: Florida DEP: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab)
More Florida rules (7)
- County HHW programs include permanent collection facilities, collection events (regular or once or twice a year) and a few curbside collections. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- DEP tells residents to check their county or city HHW program website for advice and collection schedules. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Hazardous waste generated in the home is not regulated by the government. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- State-grant-funded local collection centers are intended to collect non-regulated household hazardous waste free. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- State law authorizes HHW "amnesty days", free for participants bringing under 100 pounds, until legislative funds for them are exhausted; local governments must host them. Source: Florida Statutes 403.7264: Amnesty days for purging small quantities of hazardous wastes (opens in new tab)
- A 2008 state law set a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% by 2020, with no sunset after 2020. Source: Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab)
- DEP directs residents to their county recycling coordinators. Source: Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (21)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Baseline Landfill info & rates (opens in new tab) · Marion County Solid Waste
- Businesses and residents of incorporated areas do not pay the solid waste assessment and must pay fees at Baseline or hire a private franchise hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Minimum charge $5. Flat rates for vehicles without trailers (excluding tire loads): cars $5, trucks, vans and SUVs $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scale fee for household garbage and furniture: $2.25 per 100 lbs, $45 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling & trash disposal (opens in new tab) · Marion County Solid Waste
- Unincorporated residents pay an annual assessment and use the recycling centers at no additional cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents of incorporated cities and towns and outside the county can buy an annual permit for up to 3 vehicles for $100. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Materials accepted at recycling centers (opens in new tab) · Marion County Solid Waste
- Businesses not paying the assessment may not use the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture is accepted at Canal, Dunnellon, Davis, Martel, Newton and Scrambletown recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential Sanitation information (opens in new tab) · City of Ocala Sanitation
- Call 352-351-6697 one to two days before your collection day to schedule pickup of furniture, appliances, mattresses or large junk piles. Charges apply over 5 cubic yards (minimum $41.25). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Charges apply if a bulk pile exceeds 5 cubic yards (minimum $41.25). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk collections are provided one day each week. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore Donations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Marion County
- The ReStore accepts new and gently used furniture, household items, appliances and home improvement items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate in person at either Marion County location, or schedule a free pickup for large items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Florida Statutes 403.706: Local government solid waste responsibilities (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
- Counties are responsible for providing solid waste disposal facilities for all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Florida DEP: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Every Florida county has a program that collects household hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- County HHW programs include permanent collection facilities, collection events (regular or once or twice a year) and a few curbside collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP tells residents to check their county or city HHW program website for advice and collection schedules. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous waste generated in the home is not regulated by the government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State-grant-funded local collection centers are intended to collect non-regulated household hazardous waste free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Florida Statutes 403.7264: Amnesty days for purging small quantities of hazardous wastes (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
- State law authorizes HHW "amnesty days", free for participants bringing under 100 pounds, until legislative funds for them are exhausted; local governments must host them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- A 2008 state law set a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% by 2020, with no sunset after 2020. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP directs residents to their county recycling coordinators. Checked October 26, 2026.
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