How to get rid of a couch in Portland, OR

Ask your garbage company for a bulky waste pickup. At City-set rates, a 3-cushion couch is $21 and a sectional (2 or more pieces) or hide-a-bed is $29, plus an $18 pickup fee per trip.

Last checked against the official City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) website. See sources.

Cost
$18 pickup fee + $21 (3-cushion) or $29 (sectional, hide-a-bed)
How
Ask your garbage company for a quote and date
Set out
At the curb by 6:00 a.m. on pickup day

Option 1: City pickup (Bulky waste pickup through your garbage company)

Who can use it

  • City-set bulky rates apply to single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes in Portland.
  • Renters: your landlord is the garbage account holder, so ask them to request the pickup.
  • Apartments and businesses: check with your property manager about disposal options.

How to book

  1. Contact your garbage company for a cost estimate and a pickup date. Not sure who it is? Use the City's find my hauler tool.
  2. Your pickup day may differ from your regular collection day. City rules require the company to pick up within seven days of your request.
  3. Tip from the City: send photos of your items to your garbage company for the most accurate quote.
  4. City garbage and recycling questions: 503-823-7202 or wasteinfo@portlandoregon.gov (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday).

Couch rules

  • A 3-cushion couch is in the City's Large category ($21). Sectional couches of 2 or more pieces and hide-a-beds are Extra large ($29).
  • Your garbage company decides which category your couch falls into.
  • Do not set it out more than 24 hours before pickup; wet furniture gets too heavy to lift.

Setting it out

  • Set items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day.
  • Do not set items out more than 24 hours before pickup.
  • If your items are not out in time, you are still charged the pickup fee plus another fee for the second trip.

Fees and limits

  • Pickup fee: $18 flat charge per trip, plus a per-item charge.
  • Extra large (sectional couch of 2 or more pieces, hide-a-bed, entertainment center, king mattress including box spring): $29 each.
  • Large (3-cushion couch, recliner, dresser, dining table, queen/full mattress including box spring): $21 each.
  • Medium (bookshelf, desk, chair, twin mattress including box spring, box spring only): $14 each.
  • Coolant-containing appliances (refrigerator, freezer, portable air conditioner): $51 each.
  • Your garbage company decides which category each item falls into, and may charge extra if the pickup needs extra time or staff.

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

  • You can haul it to Metro Central or Metro South yourself. Broken furniture is charged as garbage: $51 minimum for loads up to 240 lbs.
  • Metro Central transfer station, 6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR 97210.
  • Metro South transfer station, 2001 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045.
  • Public hours at both: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed to the public on the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
  • Garbage (including broken furniture): $51 minimum for loads up to 240 lbs; heavier loads pay a share of $176.70 per ton plus a $30 staffed-scale transaction fee. Uncovered loads cost extra ($3 extra on minimum loads).
  • Metro accepts cash, major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and checks; card payments carry a 2% processing fee. Questions: 503-234-3000.

Option 3: Donate or give it away

  • Habitat for Humanity's national guidance says ReStores take furniture in gently used or like-new condition. Check with your local ReStore first.
  • Portland's own page points to Metro's Find a Recycler tool (or 503-234-3000) for donation drop-off and pickup options, and to give-away sites such as Buy Nothing, Nextdoor and Freecycle.

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

What we could not confirm

  • We could not confirm which local charities currently pick up couches in Portland; the City only says some nonprofits offer low-cost pickup.

Common questions

How much does it cost to get rid of a couch in Portland?
At City-set rates, $18 per pickup trip plus $21 for a 3-cushion couch or $29 for a sectional or hide-a-bed.
How fast will they pick it up?
City rules say your garbage company must pick up within seven days of your request.
I rent. Can I book it?
Your landlord holds the garbage account, so they need to request the pickup.

Sources

Last checked Oct 22, 2026. We read each page below on that date.

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