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Furniture Disposal & Donation in Gary, IN

Gary residents may haul furniture to the Lake Station or East Chicago transfer stations free three times a month with a Gary ID, or donate it to the NWI Habitat ReStore at 6114 W. Ridge Rd.

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

3 ways to get rid of a furniture in Gary

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GaryNo 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. Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Northwest Indiana)Drop-off · 6114 W. Ridge Rd., GaryOpen to everyoneCost not listed
    Where

    6114 W. Ridge Rd.
    Gary, IN 46408

    Hours

    Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; donations 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Furniture

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Damaged items are not accepted; call to verify items currently accepted.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Gary resident furniture and debris dump accessCity service · GaryGary residentsFree
    How it works

    Gary residents may take construction debris and furniture to transfer stations at 1525 Clay St., Lake Station or 102 W. Columbus Dr., East Chicago (both outside Gary), three times a month free with a Gary ID; cars and pickups only.

    Official page (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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Gary Launches City Operated Residential Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Gary
    • Since January 1, 2026 the Gary Sanitary District collects residential trash; one large item is picked up at the curb during the first week of each month. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Gary
    • City of Gary residents may visit the dump site 3 times a month free of charge for construction debris and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Transfer stations: 1525 Clay St., Lake Station and 102 W. Columbus Dr., East Chicago, Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:00PM; Gary ID required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donations & Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana
    • The ReStore accepts new and used furniture, appliances and surplus building materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore offers free pickup for large items; call 219-972-3000. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donations are accepted 9:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday; call first to verify accepted items; damaged items are refused. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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