Furniture Disposal & Donation in Paterson, NJ
Wooden furniture, tables, chairs and desks go to Paterson's scheduled bulk pickup or the City Yard on E. 16th Street.
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.
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 (10)
Where this information comes from
Call before you go
- 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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