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Couch Disposal & Donation in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore City residents can book a sofa for the monthly Saturday bulk pickup through 311 (up to three items a month). Second Chance on Ridgely Street takes couches in saleable condition as donations.

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

3 ways to get rid of a couch in Baltimore

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BaltimoreNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your couch 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. Second Chance, Inc. (Ridgely Street warehouse)Drop-off · 1700 Ridgely Street, BaltimoreOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1700 Ridgely Street
    Baltimore, MD 21230

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Couches

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Saleable condition only; drop off at Bay 8.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Baltimore City bulk trash pickupCity service · BaltimoreBaltimore residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Monthly Saturday curbside bulk collection for Baltimore City residents: up to three bulk items a month, booked through 311 at least four working days ahead.

    Cost & rules
    • Call 311 at least four working days before your scheduled Saturday; up to 3 items a month.
    • Before you go: Mark items "bulk collection" and set them where your trash is collected by 7 a.m.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Check whether it’s clean and intact enough to donate; many charities turn down stains, tears or pet damage.
  2. Ask whether sectional pieces or a sleeper sofa are priced separately.
  3. Confirm the fee, and whether you bring it in or schedule a pickup.
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Maryland rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulk Trash Pickup and Large Item Removal (opens in new tab) · Baltimore City Department of Public Works
    • City of Baltimore residents can put out up to 3 bulk items for collection each month, on a scheduled Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call 311 (or use 311 Online) at least four working days before the scheduled Saturday with your address, phone number and the three items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk pickup takes sofas, chairs and other furniture, mattresses and box springs, appliances and up to four tires with the rims removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mark items "bulk collection", place them where regular trash is collected (rear pickup: end of the yard, gate unlocked), out by 7:00 am. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Items (opens in new tab) · Second Chance, Inc.
    • Second Chance accepts home furnishings including couches, chairs, tables, beds and dressers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items must be in saleable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring donations to Bay 8 at the warehouse; pickup can be requested with the online donation form. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
    • Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.

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