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Couch Disposal & Donation in Pittsfield, MA

Couches and upholstered chairs go out at the curb with a $20 Pittsfield bulky waste sticker; sleeper sofas are excluded.

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2 ways to get rid of a couch in Pittsfield

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PittsfieldNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
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    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. Pittsfield bulky waste sticker pickupCity service · PittsfieldPittsfield residentsConditions apply$20
    How it works

    Curbside bulky item pickup with city collection (Casella). Buy a $20 sticker per item (City Clerk, DPW at 100 North Street, and participating stores), then call Casella at 413-453-0098. Pickup runs the first full week of each month, plus the third full week in May, June, July and December. Mattresses, box springs, sleeper sofas, appliances and scrap metal are excluded.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Bulky waste sticker$20
    • Buy a $20 sticker per item and call Casella at 413-453-0098; pickup the first full week of the month (also the third full week in May–July and December).
    • Sleeper sofas are not accepted.

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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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Pittsfield Bulky Waste Program (PDF, updated 4.15.26) (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsfield Department of Public Utilities
    • The bulky waste sticker program accepts broken-down wood furniture and upholstered chairs and couches, among other items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Excluded from bulky pickup: scrap metal, grills, sleeper sofas, mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A bulky item sticker costs $20 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Stickered bulky items are picked up the first full week of the month (also the third full week in May, June, July and December). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Pittsfield: Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsfield Department of Public Works
    • Residents with stickers call Casella at 413-453-0098 to request bulky pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pittsfield provides curbside trash and recycling collection with Casella-operated carts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP introduced its first bans on landfilling and combustion of easy-to-recycle and toxic materials in 1990 and has phased in more since. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Materials banned from disposal or transfer for disposal in Massachusetts include cathode ray tubes, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, lead acid batteries, mattresses, recyclable paper and cardboard, textiles, white goods and whole tires (landfills only). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The MassDEP waste disposal bans are in section 19.017 of the Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations (incl. 19.017 Waste Bans) (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • 310 CMR 19.017(3): no person may dispose, transfer for disposal, or contract for disposal or transport of a restricted material except as the regulation allows, and violators may face MassDEP enforcement. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No landfill, transfer facility or combustion facility may accept a restricted material except to handle, recycle or compost it under a MassDEP-approved plan. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP Fact Sheet: What are Massachusetts Waste Bans? (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • For residents, most banned materials are collected through regular municipal collection or drop-off programs, while larger items such as CRTs or appliances may go through separate collections or drop-off events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MassDEP notes that vehicle batteries, tires and cathode ray tubes may in some cases be collected by retailers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents with private (non-municipal) trash collection should ask their service provider for recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP generally does not issue waste-ban enforcement to individuals; it typically targets businesses, institutions (including municipalities) and haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses in futons and sofa beds are excluded from the mattress definition under the ban. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pillows, cushions and rugs are not "textiles" under the ban and may go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mass.gov: How & Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • For local recycling and household hazardous product collection days and hours, MassDEP tells residents to contact their community's recycling or solid waste coordinator or department. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous products (old chemicals, cleaners, paint, pesticides) don't belong in the recycling bin, the trash or the drain. Store them until a community HHW collection or take them to a local, regional or commercial facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycle Smart MA (a MassDEP service): Beyond the Bin Search Directory (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP's Beyond the Bin directory lists outlets for items that can't go in the home recycling bin. MassDEP does not collect materials itself, listings are self-reported, and you should call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Couches and sofas in reusable condition can be listed for reuse through MassDEP's Beyond the Bin directory. Furniture is not on the waste ban list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Clothing and Textile Recovery (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • Since November 2022, textiles (clothing, footwear, bedding, curtains, fabric) are banned from disposal in Massachusetts, even worn, torn or stained items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mass.gov: Safely Manage Household Hazardous Products (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP lists approved household hazardous product collection facilities. Call or check each facility's website for items, fees and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Questions about household hazardous products can go to MassDEP at 866-963-7287 or massdep.hhp@mass.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.

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