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Couch & furniture disposal in Washington, DC
Last checked: 2026-10-28 against the official sources below.
Short answer: Free curbside by 311 appointment (up to seven items), or take it to the Fort Totten Transfer Station.
What the official sources say about this item
- Household furniture is on DPW's accepted bulk items list.
- No more than seven items are collected per appointment.
- Apartment buildings with four or more units, condos and co-ops must use a private, licensed hauler.
- At Fort Totten, bring proof of DC residency and use a passenger car, SUV, pickup or passenger van; trailers and box trucks are turned away.
How to arrange it
- Call 311 or use 311.dc.gov to request a Residential Bulk Collection, then set it out only after the appointment is confirmed.
Rules change, and where a source is unclear we say so. Confirm with the city (311) before setting anything out.
Paid option: junk removal
Not eligible for city pickup (for example, a larger apartment building) or need it gone sooner? A private junk removal service can haul items from inside your home for a fee. [Partner link not yet active]
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