How to get rid of a couch in Indianapolis, IN

Put the couch on the curb next to your trash cart on your heavy trash pickup day. Indianapolis takes up to two heavy or bulky items per month. Over your limit? Take it to the Citizens' Transfer Station on a Saturday ($2 per carload, $5 per SUV or pickup).

Last checked against the official City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works website. See sources.

Cost
No fee listed
When
Your heavy trash day, next to your cart
Limit
2 heavy items per month

Option 1: City pickup (Monthly heavy trash pickup)

Who can use it

  • For homes with City trash cart service.

How to book

  1. No appointment for heavy trash. Look up your heavy trash pickup day on indy.gov.
  2. Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units): schedule with the Mayor's Action Center, 317-327-4622, or through the City's request service. Allow ten business days.

Couch rules

  • Household furniture, such as a couch, is common heavy trash.
  • It counts as one of your two heavy items for the month.

Setting it out

  • Place up to TWO heavy or bulky items on the curb next to your trash cart on your heavy trash day.
  • Limit: TWO heavy or bulky items per month.
  • Construction debris is not accepted as heavy trash.

Fees and limits

  • The City's pages do not list a fee for heavy trash or Freon appliance pickup.
  • Marion County Citizens' Transfer Station: $2 per carload or $5 per SUV or pickup load, cash only.

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

  • Citizens' Transfer Station accepts heavy trash.
  • Marion County Citizens' Transfer Station, 2324 S. Belmont Ave. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Accepts extra household trash and heavy trash. Up to two trips a day. No moving trucks, dual axles, trailers or loads over 3/4 ton.

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.

Common questions

Does Indianapolis pick up couches?
Yes, as heavy trash, up to two items per month.
Where do I put it?
On the curb next to your trash cart on your heavy trash day.

Sources

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

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