Furniture Disposal & Donation in Chicago, IL
Chicago Furniture Bank (4801 S Whipple St) and Habitat for Humanity Chicago's two ReStores accept clean furniture in good condition for reuse.
See all 4 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.
Illinois rules
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (7)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- ReStore Chicago donation guidelines (rev. 10.2024) (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Chicago
- Acceptance is subject to staff review; items must be clean and in good condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore Chicago: Donate (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Chicago
- ReStore Chicago accepts donations of new or gently used furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate Furniture & Schedule a Pickup (opens in new tab) · Chicago Furniture Bank
- CFB accepts sofas, couches, loveseats and futons. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items must be clean, odor-free and pest free (no bed bugs); upholstered items should not be broken or have excessive rips, stains, pet hair or fading. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drop-off donations must meet the same criteria. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pickups take at least a week to schedule and carry a suggested donation of $100–$600 based on size. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
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