Furniture Disposal & Donation in Atlanta, GA
Schedule a City of Atlanta bulk collection for household furniture, or donate usable pieces to the Atlanta Habitat ReStore on Chester Ave or a Goodwill donation center.
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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.
Georgia rules
- Georgia's solid waste rules specifically prohibit five wastes from solid waste disposal facilities: lead acid batteries, liquid waste in landfills (with exceptions), regulated hazardous waste, radioactive waste and PCB waste. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Subject 391-3-4: Solid Waste Management (incl. Rule 391-3-4-.04 General and Rule 391-3-4-.19 Scrap and Used Tire Management) (opens in new tab)
- State and federal law exempt homeowners from hazardous waste rules, so household hazardous waste may legally go in the garbage, but only as solids: garbage trucks may not pick up liquid waste. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
More Georgia rules (4)
- EPD says household hazardous waste should not be poured down the drain, and liquids may not go in the trash. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- EPD says reuse and recycling options for household hazardous waste in Georgia are extremely limited. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- EPD points residents to CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) in Atlanta and Athens, which accepts many household hazardous wastes (some fees may apply). Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- EPD tells residents to ask their city or county recycling or waste department about local amnesty days. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (34)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Solid Waste Management (Formerly Sanitation Division) (opens in new tab) · DeKalb County
- DeKalb Solid Waste Management serves unincorporated DeKalb and the cities of Brookhaven, Decatur, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain and Tucker. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky Items & Special Collections (opens in new tab) · DeKalb County
- Bulky items (fee required) include furniture such as couches, chairs, tables and dressers, mattresses and box springs, and appliances including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky items are collected within 10 business days of the request. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Atlanta Department of Public Works
- Bulk collection is a scheduled service for City of Atlanta single-family residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Since February 16, 2026 bulk collections happen on the regular weekly collection day, and every bulk collection must be scheduled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Schedule through the Solid Waste Services Collection Tool, ATL311 social media, or ATL311 at 404-546-0311. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Put bulk items neatly at the curb after 7 p.m. the day before collection, at least six feet from carts and yard trimmings. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Keep bulk items at least six feet from garbage and recycling carts and yard trimmings. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents get up to 12 bulk collection appointments a year; more requests incur a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted bulk items include household furniture such as chairs, dressers, tables and sofas/loveseats. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Office of Solid Waste Services (opens in new tab) · City of Atlanta Department of Public Works
- If a resident exceeds 12 bulk collections a year, the charge is $343.10. Checked October 26, 2026.
- One bulk collection is no more than 8 cubic yards; extra items count as another collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Visit a ReStore (opens in new tab) · Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
- Both Atlanta Habitat ReStores are open to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
- South Fulton ReStore: 5626 Old National Hwy, College Park, GA 30349; Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate to ReStore (opens in new tab) · Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
- New or gently used furniture, appliances (under 10 years old and 300 lb), unopened paint and flat screen TVs are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items with rips, stains or broken pieces, very large furniture over 300 lb, and mattresses and box springs (unless brand new) are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All donations are screened at drop-off and may be turned down based on quality or inventory. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Atlanta Habitat offers a free residential donation pickup, plus two fee-based partner pickup services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items We Do and Don't Accept (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- Donations should be clean, gently used and in good working condition; items needing repair or water-soaked/stained items are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of North Georgia - Ansley (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of North Georgia - Buckhead (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of North Georgia - Collier Road (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of North Georgia - Lindbergh (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of North Georgia - Metropolitan Parkway (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of North Georgia - Northside Drive (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of North Georgia - Piedmont (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of North Georgia - Ponce de Leon (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of North Georgia - West End (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Subject 391-3-4: Solid Waste Management (incl. Rule 391-3-4-.04 General and Rule 391-3-4-.19 Scrap and Used Tire Management) (opens in new tab) · Georgia Secretary of State (Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia)
- Georgia's solid waste rules specifically prohibit five wastes from solid waste disposal facilities: lead acid batteries, liquid waste in landfills (with exceptions), regulated hazardous waste, radioactive waste and PCB waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Georgia Environmental Protection Division
- State and federal law exempt homeowners from hazardous waste rules, so household hazardous waste may legally go in the garbage, but only as solids: garbage trucks may not pick up liquid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD says household hazardous waste should not be poured down the drain, and liquids may not go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD says reuse and recycling options for household hazardous waste in Georgia are extremely limited. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD points residents to CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) in Atlanta and Athens, which accepts many household hazardous wastes (some fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD tells residents to ask their city or county recycling or waste department about local amnesty days. Checked October 26, 2026.
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