How to get rid of a couch in Mesa, AZ

Schedule a Bulk Item Pick-up online or at 480-644-6789; it starts at $31 per load for Mesa trash customers. Put the couch at the end of your driveway after 6 p.m. the night before and by 6 a.m. on pickup day.

Last checked against the official City of Mesa Solid Waste (Utilities) website. See sources.

Cost
From $31 per load
How
Online request or 480-644-6789
Set out
6 p.m. night before to 6 a.m.

Option 1: City pickup (Bulk Item Pick-up (paid, scheduled) and Appliance Recycling pickup)

Who can use it

  • Bulk Item Pick-up and Appliance Recycling are for Mesa Solid Waste customers; non-Mesa customers pay a higher rate. Residents in HOA or multi-unit communities may need to contact their property manager.
  • Any past-due account balance must be paid before you can schedule a pickup.

How to book

  1. Complete the online Bulk Item Pick-up Request or call 480-644-6789 (Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
  2. Appliances: complete the online Appliance Recycling Request or call 480-644-6789. Staff call you within 3 business days to schedule.
  3. Cancel or reschedule at least 1 business day ahead to avoid a trip charge.

Couch rules

  • Couches are listed as acceptable furniture, with no special preparation required.
  • Do not block the sidewalk. If it has had contact with bed bugs, tape a sheet marked "BB" to it.

Setting it out

  • Place items at the end of your driveway without blocking the sidewalk, after 6 p.m. the night before and by 6 a.m. on your pickup day.
  • A load is about 4 x 8 x 4 feet; up to 4 loads per scheduled pickup.
  • Furniture such as tables, chairs and couches needs no special preparation. Smaller items must be bundled, boxed or bagged; single items over 60 pounds may be ineligible.
  • If any item has had contact with bed bugs, tape a sheet marked "BB" to each item. There is no extra charge.
  • Not accepted in bulk pickup: appliances (including microwaves), construction and remodeling materials, hazardous waste, liquids and tires.

Fees and limits

  • Bulk Item Pick-up: starting at $31.00 per load for Mesa trash and recycling customers; starting at $39.59 per load for non-Mesa customers. $31.00 trip charge if items are not out, are mixed with prohibited items, or you cancel late.
  • Appliance Recycling pickup: $19.00 per appliance, plus an $11.00 Freon removal fee for appliances with refrigerant (non-Mesa customers $28.42 plus $11.00). Billed on your Mesa utility bill. $19.00 trip charge if items are not out.

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

  • The City suggests selling, donating or reusing couches when possible.
  • Habitat's national guidance: furniture should be gently used or like new. Check with your local ReStore first.

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

What we could not confirm

  • Mesa's Household Hazardous Materials facility does not list couches as accepted; we did not find a City drop-off site for furniture.
  • The City lists bulk prices as "starting at" $31 per load and does not publish the full price scale. Ask when you book.

Common questions

Does Mesa pick up couches?
Yes, through paid Bulk Item Pick-up, starting at $31 per load for Mesa trash customers.
How big is a load?
About 4 x 8 x 4 feet. Up to 4 loads per pickup.
What if I cancel?
Cancel at least 1 business day ahead to avoid a $31 trip charge.

Sources

Last checked Oct 27, 2026. We read each page below on that date.

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