Furniture Disposal & Donation in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee collects about 1 cubic yard of furniture with regular garbage; bigger loads need a paid special pickup or a trip to a city Drop Off Center, where car-sized loads are free.
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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.
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Drop Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
- The Drop Off Centers are for City of Milwaukee residents and property owners; current state- or city-issued photo ID is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fees are based on load volume: under 1 cubic yard (passenger car) is free, 1-3 cubic yards $20, 3-6 cubic yards $30. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Old furniture and mattresses are accepted and landfilled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling Directory (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
- Furniture smaller than a recliner goes out with regular garbage with no special request; larger pieces need a fee-based pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
- Bulky items are things too large for the garbage cart, such as broken furniture or a queen mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky pickup is only for properties with City of Milwaukee Sanitation collection service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 1 cubic yard of bulky items can be set out on the regular collection day without a request. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Special pickup of more than 1 cubic yard costs $75 for 1-4 cubic yards and $225 for 4-6 cubic yards; request online or call 414-286-CITY. Checked October 26, 2026.
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