Furniture Disposal & Donation in Lawrence, IN
Lawrence collects up to three bulky items free during its May and October heavy trash weeks ($10 per item at other times). Two Goodwill stores in Lawrence take reusable furniture.
See all 6 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.
Indiana rules
- 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. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
More Indiana rules (7)
- Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
- IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
- Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
- Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
- Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (26)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City Announces Changes to Community Recycling Drop-Off Program (press release) (opens in new tab) · Indianapolis Department of Public Works
- Indy DPW tells residents to take furniture and bulky items to the Citizens' Transfer Station or set them out on their heavy trash pickup day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illegal Dumping flyer (proper disposal options) (opens in new tab) · City of Indianapolis
- Extra trash, bulky items and yard waste can go to the Citizens' Transfer Center at 2324 S. Belmont Ave, open Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; $2 per carload, $5 per SUV or pickup truckload, cash only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore Donations (opens in new tab) · Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity
- Items must be in excellent working condition, free of rips, tears, stains, mold or odors; the ReStore may decline donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture accepted includes sofas, sectionals, chairs, recliners, tables, bedroom, office and patio furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Habitat picks up donations for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call a store's donation line or submit the request form; a coordinator reviews the items and schedules a pickup, about two weeks ahead is recommended. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity
- The Greater Indy ReStores serve Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks and Marion counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donating Stuff (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
- Goodwill takes housewares, clothing, books, furniture and most other items, but asks that mattresses not be donated. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate | Goodwill Indy (What you can drop off) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
- Bring items that are clean, working and fit in your car. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No appointment is needed to drop off donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Heavy Trash (opens in new tab) · City of Lawrence Department of Public Works
- Twice a year, in the first full week of May and October, residents get heavy trash/bulk collection at no additional cost; each property may set out three items each time. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 heavy trash weeks: May 4-8 and October 5-9. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Schedule extra items with Priority at 855-927-8365 or 586-228-1200 at least 48 hours ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Lawrence Department of Public Works
- Outside those weeks Priority Waste picks up heavy trash or bulky items for $10 per item, scheduled at least 48 hours ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The City contracts with Priority Waste for residential waste collection in Lawrence. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 Heavy Trash Day FAQ (opens in new tab) · City of Lawrence / Priority Waste
- The Heavy Trash Day flyer lists furniture and appliances (freon removed and tagged) as acceptable; electronics, tires and hazardous waste as unacceptable. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Place up to 3 large items next to the trash carts on collection day. 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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