Couch Disposal & Donation in Newark, NJ
Newark picks up couches on your zone's monthly bulk day (Zone A 1st Wednesday, Zone B 2nd Wednesday), up to ten bulk items.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 25, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Check whether it’s clean and intact enough to donate; many charities turn down stains, tears or pet damage.
- Ask whether sectional pieces or a sleeper sofa are priced separately.
- Confirm the fee, and whether you bring it in or schedule a pickup.
New Jersey rules
- Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
More New Jersey rules (3)
- Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (8)
Where this information comes from
Call before you go
- Newark DPW: Trash and Bulk Collection Schedule (opens in new tab) · City of Newark Department of Public Works
- Bulk curbside collection is twice a month, once in each zone: Zone A the 1st Wednesday, Zone B the 2nd Wednesday. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Bulk items include couches, tables and chairs, mattresses, dressers, closets, vanities and rugs. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Every residence is limited to ten bulk items per scheduled bulk day; extra items must be removed by a private hauler at the owner's expense. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
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