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Couch Disposal & Donation in Madison, WI

Madison collects couches as large items at the curb (book a work order and set out on your chosen Sunday) or at the three drop-off sites; Habitat ReStore West takes sofas in good condition.

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

4 ways to get rid of a couch in Madison

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MadisonNo 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. Habitat ReStore WestDrop-off · 6201 Odana Road, MadisonOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    6201 Odana Road
    Madison, WI 53719

    Hours

    Donation drop-off Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Couches

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Sofas accepted; no recliners, futons or sleeper sofas.
    • Must be in 100 percent working condition, free of mold and water damage.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Madison large item collectionCity service · MadisonMadison residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Curbside large item pickup scheduled through the Streets Division work order system; set items out on the Sunday you choose. Not available to properties with more than 8 units. Per-item recycling fees (appliances, microwaves, tires) apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the City.

    Cost & rules
    • Complete a large item work order first and set items out on the Sunday you chose.
    • Before you go: Under 8 feet long; keep away from carts and brush piles.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Madison drop-off sitesCity service · MadisonMadison residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Three Streets Division drop-off sites: East, 4602 Sycamore Ave; West, 402 South Point Rd; Central, 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway (Madison). Open to Madison residents and taxpayers with proof of residency; one trip per day, about a pickup-truck load. Electronics and batteries are free; large item and appliance fees apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the City (buy a fee sticker beforehand).

    Cost & rules
    • One trip per day, about a pickup-truck bed or 5x8 trailer load.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Donate Items - Habitat ReStore of Dane County (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
    • ReStore accepts dressers, tables, chairs, sofas, shelving, framed mirrors and bed frames, but not pressboard furniture, recliners, office items, file cabinets, entertainment centers or futons. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ReStore is not accepting electronics, TVs or CRT monitors, or futons, recliners or sleeper sofas. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donations must be in 100 percent working condition, free of mold, water damage, lead paint and hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ReStore offers free pick-up of select donations, including appliances and home furnishings, usually within three to five days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large items and appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Large items are things too big for the carts, such as couches, mattresses, tables, pianos, tires, microwaves and air conditioners; they can be scheduled for curbside pickup or taken to a drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents fill out a large item work order and choose the Sunday to set items out; the work order must be completed before setting items out. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since January 1, 2025, the Streets Division no longer provides large item collection for multi-family properties with more than 8 units. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items must be under 8 feet long, kept away from carts and brush piles, and metal items and appliances separated from furniture and lumber. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items with Fees (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Items not on the fee list have no fee for Streets Division collection or drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off sites (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Madison residents and taxpayers can use the drop-off sites; proof of residency or taxpayer status is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rules & Restrictions to the Drop-off Sites (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • One trip a day, limited to about a standard pickup truck bed or 5x8 trailer; contractors may not use the sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs, computers, and electronics (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Electronics recycling at the drop-off sites is only for people who live or own property in Madison; not for businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.

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