Furniture Disposal & Donation in Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville picks up large furniture for a fee: $35 the first time in a year, then $50, then $100. Good furniture can be donated to The Habitat Store on Harris Street.

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

4 ways to get rid of a furniture in Charlottesville

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CharlottesvilleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $105.00
How it works
Book online, set out your furniture and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
Book a pickup →
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville - The Habitat StoreDrop-off · 1221 Harris Street, CharlottesvilleOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
Where
1221 Harris Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Furniture
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Good condition; the store may decline items if space is short.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
City of Charlottesville Large Item PickupCity service · CharlottesvilleCharlottesville residents$35–$100
How it works
Fee-based curbside pickup of large furniture, appliances, tree limbs and other bulky items for homes on City curbside trash service. Pay first (Treasurer's Office, mail or online), then call 434-970-3830 to set a date. No automotive parts, hazardous waste or contractor spoils.
Cost & rules
Fees
First collection in 365 days $35
Second collection $50
Each later collection $100
- Pay first, then call 434-970-3830 to schedule.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center (Rivanna Solid Waste Authority)County service · Albemarle CountyOpen to everyone$16
How it works
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority transfer station and convenience center at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (mailing city; the site is in Albemarle County, outside the City of Charlottesville). Open Mon-Sat 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Vehicles cross the scales; fees differ for Albemarle County and City of Charlottesville residents.
Cost & rules
Fees
City resident load under 200 lbs $16
- City of Charlottesville resident rates shown; loads cross the scales.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
First collection in 365 days	$35
Second collection	$50
Each later collection	$100

Fees
City resident load under 200 lbs	$16

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.

More about furniture

Virginia rules

Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Source: Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)

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DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Source: Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab)
Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Source: Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Large Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Charlottesville Public Works
- Residential addresses receiving City-operated curbside trash and recycling collection are eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The City picks up large furniture, appliances, tree limbs and other bulky items that cannot fit in a trash container. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fees over a rolling 365 days: first collection $35, second $50, all later collections $100. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pay at the Treasurer's Office, by mail or online, then call 434-970-3830 to arrange a pickup date. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted Items (opens in new tab) · Rivanna Solid Waste Authority
- Bulk waste and household trash, including furniture, mattresses and appliances, is taken at the Ivy center; City of Charlottesville residents pay $16 for loads under 200 lbs ($6 plus a $10 service fee). Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Charlottesville residents: under 200 lbs flat rate $16.00 ($6.00 plus a $10.00 service fee); 200 lbs or more $60 per ton plus the service fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
The Habitat Store (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville
- Accepted: gently used or new furniture, appliances, home decor, building materials and garden items, including paint and tools. Checked October 26, 2026.
Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
- Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Checked October 26, 2026.

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