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Couch Disposal & Donation in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids picks up couches with a $40 bulk sticker; sectionals need a sticker for each section. Habitat ReStore and Goodwill do not take upholstered furniture. Kent County's North and South Kent centers landfill couches by the vehicle load.

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

3 ways to get rid of a couch in Grand Rapids

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Grand RapidsNo 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. Kent County North Kent and South Kent Recycling & Waste CentersCounty service · Kent County$30–$40/vehicle
    How it works

    Two Kent County DPW drop-off sites for trash, appliances, tires, scrap metal, electronics and recycling: North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, 2908 Ten Mile Road, Rockford, MI 49341 (Census: Plainfield charter township), Monday-Saturday 7:30 am-5 pm; South Kent Recycling & Waste Center (South Kent Landfill), 10300 South Kent Drive, Byron Center, MI 49315 (the Census geocoder returned no match; outside Grand Rapids, Wyoming and Kentwood), Monday-Saturday (weekday closing listed as 4:30 pm on the drop-off page and 5 pm on the facility page). South Kent takes cardboard only for recycling. Fees from the county rate sheet effective October 1, 2026.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Car load (trunk only)$30 per vehicle
    Pick-up, van or SUV load$40 per vehicle

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  3. Grand Rapids bulk item and appliance collectionCity service · Grand RapidsGrand Rapids residents$40
    How it works

    City of Grand Rapids curbside collection of bulky items and appliances. Attach a $40 City bulk sticker (sold at City Hall and select stores) to each item, or buy the service online without a sticker; items are generally collected within a week. Maximum 6 ft x 5 ft per item. Televisions are not collected; the City does not collect hazardous waste or tires.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    City bulk sticker (per item)$40
    • Sectional couches need a sticker for each section.
    • Items are generally collected within a week; online purchases need no sticker. Max 6 ft x 5 ft.

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Places that don’t take couches (2)

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

  • Other Electronics (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • The electronics drop-offs are for residents only and do not accept commercial e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Rates (effective October 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Resident general refuse is charged by vehicle load: car trunk $30, pick-up/van/SUV $40, car and trailer $50, truck and trailer $60. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CRT monitors and TVs: 27 inches and under $20 (Kent County resident) or $30 (non-resident); 28 inches and larger $40 (resident) or $50 (non-resident). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Furniture (Recycling & Waste Directory) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Couches, tables, chairs and other furniture that cannot be donated can go in curbside trash or be landfilled at North Kent or South Kent for a fee by vehicle load. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donated Items (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
    • Goodwill does not accept used mattresses, box springs, sofa sleepers or upholstered furniture such as couches. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Grand Rapids Public Works
    • A City bulk sticker costs $40; leave the item at the curb until it is collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Maximum size of any one item is 6 ft x 5 ft. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items are generally collected within one week of purchase; services bought online do not need a sticker. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Furniture needing a sticker includes bed frames, buffets, couches, dressers, love seats and recliners; sectional couches need a sticker for each section. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Service Guidelines - PAYT & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Grand Rapids Public Works
    • City service guidelines: large items and appliances go to the curb with a $40 bulky item sticker. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Hours & Location (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
    • Habitat for Humanity of Kent County ReStore, 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate to ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
    • ReStore does not accept mattresses, box springs, wooden bed frames or sofa beds. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Upholstered, damaged or worn furniture is not accepted (staff discretion). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Store locator data (goodwillgr.org/locations) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
    • Goodwill Michigan Street Store, 956 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. 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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