Furniture Disposal & Donation in Flint, MI
Usable furniture can go to the Habitat ReStore on Burton Street (free pickup for 3+ large items) or Goodwill's Averill Avenue donation center.
See all 3 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.
Michigan rules
- EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
- If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
More Michigan rules (4)
- Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Source: EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab)
- HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
- EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
- EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (14)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Sanitation: Trash, Recycling & Compost Services (opens in new tab) · City of Flint
- Up to 3 bulk items and 20 bags are allowed per week with no special pickup needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Genesee County Habitat for Humanity
- Genesee County Habitat ReStore, 101 Burton St., Flint, Michigan 48503; drop-off donation hours Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Free pickup within Genesee County for three or more large items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore Accepted Items / Unaccepted Items (opens in new tab) · Genesee County Habitat for Humanity
- No broken, stained or ripped items; donations must be clean and in good working condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture accepted includes file cabinets, china cabinets, wardrobes, dining and end tables, night stands and bookshelves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Dining room tables, end tables and night stands are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Find Us (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan
- Flint attended donation location at 501 S. Averill Ave., Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Genesee County Household Waste Drop-off Locations (2026) (opens in new tab) · Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
- The Genesee County drop-off directory lists Goodwill Industries locations for household furniture (contact the location for details). Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.
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