Furniture Disposal & Donation in Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga collects furniture curbside during your area's bulk trash week, and city residents can also drop it at a refuse collection center. Usable pieces can go to the Habitat ReStore on East 14th Street or a Goodwill donation center.
See all 7 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.
Where this information comes from (16)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Donation FAQs (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area
- Goodwill of the Greater Chattanooga Area accepts clothing, shoes, books, furniture, small appliances, household items, linens and sporting equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: wet or soiled items, hazardous materials, large appliances, mattresses/box springs, automobile tires and batteries, broken items, recalled items and console CRT televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Store donation centers are open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Brush and Bulk Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Chattanooga Public Works
- Brush and bulk trash are collected by dedicated trucks that sweep each area of the city on a rotating schedule; piles must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of the collection week. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Keep brush, bulk trash, bagged yard waste and leaves in separate piles at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted bulky items include BBQ grills, mattresses, heavy appliances, furniture, carpet, water heaters, large toys and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky trash collection is not offered to businesses, apartment complexes or landlords; you or a relative must live at the address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky trash collections are limited to twelve per property in any consecutive twelve months. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refuse Collection Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Chattanooga Public Works
- Refuse collection centers are for City of Chattanooga residents to dispose of bulky trash from their own households; no contractors, businesses or landlords. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drivers need a driver's license showing City of Chattanooga residency (or a utility bill if new) and Hamilton County tags. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents may dispose of material up to 12 times per calendar year; loads may not exceed a standard truck bed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: appliances, mattresses, BBQ grills, microwaves, clothes, metal, drywall (max one truck), tires (max 4, auto only), furniture, toys, landscape timbers, vinyl and lumber. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Restore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area
- Donations may be dropped off at the ReStore during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The ReStore offers free pick-up of furniture and donated items, but the items it picks up are currently restricted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore Accepted Donations for Dropoff (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area
- Furniture in decent, reusable condition is accepted, including sofas, sectionals, love seats, recliners, tables, dressers and bed frames. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items must be clean and reusable; the ReStore cannot repair furniture or appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
How we check our information