How to get rid of a couch in Charlotte, NC

Schedule a bulky pickup through 311 (704-336-7600), the CLT+ app or online, then put the couch at the curb no sooner than the day before and no later than 6 a.m. on your pickup day.

Last checked against the official City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services website. See sources.

Cost
No fee listed
How
Schedule via 311, CLT+ app or online
When
By 6 a.m., no sooner than the day before

Option 1: City pickup (Scheduled bulky waste collection)

Who can use it

  • You must currently receive garbage collection from the City of Charlotte.

How to book

  1. Call 311 (704-336-7600), use the CLT+ app, or request online.
  2. To cancel or change a request, call 311 by noon on the business day before your pickup.
  3. The City links a bulky item eligibility list (PDF) from its Collection Guidelines page.

Couch rules

  • Household furnishings are bulky waste and must be scheduled.
  • Leave 3 feet between items.

Setting it out

  • Place items at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on your scheduled day and no sooner than the day before.
  • Leave 3 feet between items.
  • Items placed at the curb without scheduling will not be collected.

Fees and limits

  • The City's Collection Guidelines page does not list a fee for scheduled bulky collection.

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

We did not find an official public drop-off site for this item. Ask a private hauler, or check the city's page listed under Sources.

Option 3: Donate or give it away

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStores generally take furniture in gently used or like-new condition. Each ReStore is run locally and sets its own rules, and some offer free pickup of large items. Find yours with the ReStore locator.

Donation rules are set by each charity and can change. Call before you load up.

What we could not confirm

  • We did not verify Mecklenburg County drop-off facility details for these items, so they are not listed here.

Common questions

Will Charlotte pick up a couch?
Yes, if you schedule a bulky pickup first.
Can I just leave it at the curb?
No. Unscheduled items will not be collected.

Sources

Last checked Oct 21, 2026. We read each page below on that date.

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