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Couch Disposal & Donation in Paterson, NJ

Paterson residents can schedule a bulk pickup for couches and sofas online or drop them at the City Yard, 402 E. 16th Street, with photo ID.

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

3 ways to get rid of a couch in Paterson

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PatersonNo 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. Paterson DPW City Yard (bulk drop-off)Drop-off · 402 E 16th St, PatersonPaterson residentsFree
    Where

    402 E 16th St
    Paterson, NJ 07514

    Hours

    Bulk drop-off Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.)

    Cost & rules

    Couches

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Items must be manageable by two people.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Paterson scheduled bulk pickup (RecycleCoach Bulky Tool)City service · PatersonPaterson residentsFree
    How it works

    Since 09/02/2025 Paterson residents schedule bulk pickups online with the RecycleCoach Bulky Tool (the city page calls it a free bulk pickup). Accepted: furniture, sofas, couches, mattresses and box springs, wood headboards and bed frames. Not accepted: tires, paint, hazardous materials, construction debris.

    Cost & rules
    • Schedule online with the RecycleCoach Bulky Tool.

    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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New Jersey rules

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  • City of Paterson: Garbage Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Paterson
    • Effective 09/02/2025 the city yard accepts bulk items Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.); bring photo ID showing Paterson residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Effective 09/02/2025 residents schedule bulk pickups with the RecycleCoach Bulky Tool; the page invites residents to schedule a FREE bulk pickup. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • Paterson Bulk Trash Removal flyer and FAQ (starting October 1, 2023) (opens in new tab) · City of Paterson · effective October 1, 2023
    • The 2023 bulk flyer says drop-off at the City Yard is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable bulk for pickup and drop-off includes large wooden furniture, chairs, chests, tables, sofas, love seats, couches, desks, wood headboards and bed frames, and any size mattress and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items must be able to be handled by two people; loose items bundled or contained. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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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