Does Virginia Beach pick up couches?

Yes, by request, for homes that get City curbside service.

When can I put it out?

No earlier than 5 p.m. the day before, and by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day.

Can I drop it off myself?

Yes, at the City Landfill & Resource Recovery Center (Tuesday to Saturday), with proof of Virginia Beach residency.

How to get rid of a couch in Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach collects couches and other furniture as a bulky/large item pickup for homes with City curbside service. Request it on VB311 or call 757-385-4650, then set the couch behind the curb between 5 p.m. the day before and 7 a.m. on your pickup day.

Last checked Oct 29, 2026 against the official City of Virginia Beach Public Works, Waste Management website. See sources.

How: VB311 or 757-385-4650
Set out: 5 p.m. day before to 7 a.m.
Who: City curbside homes

Nov. 3, 2026 (Election Day): City Waste Management offices, the West Neck Recycling Center and the Landfill & Resource Recovery Center are closed. The collection schedule is unchanged. The City also notes that Landfill & Resource Recovery Center services may be delayed by an equipment shortage (checked Oct 29, 2026).

Option 1: City pickup (Bulky/Large Item Pickup (by request))

Who can use it

Virginia Beach residents who receive City curbside services.

How to book

Request a pickup online through VB311 (preferred), call 757-385-4650, email wastemgt@vbgov.com, or go in person to the Waste Management office at 3024 Holland Road.
Request it ahead of your regular weekly trash day. The City prefers one request for several items rather than many single-item pickups.

Couch rules

Bulky/large items are items too big for your black trash cart that you can't haul to the landfill yourself.
Outdoor/patio furniture: remove glass first. Furniture with attached cement or glass is not collected.
Keep three feet of clearance around the couch and keep it off the sidewalk and street.

Setting it out

Place items at the curb between 5 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection and 7 a.m. on collection day.
Leave at least three feet of clearance on all sides (from carts, yard waste, poles, mailboxes, cable boxes, vehicles).
Do not put items on the street or sidewalk, or under power lines or low tree limbs.
Pick up any small debris left after collection and put it in your black trash cart.

Fees and limits

The City's bulky item page does not list a separate charge. City curbside service is funded by the Waste Collection and Disposal fee, $30.55 per month on the City Services Bill.
Not eligible for bulky pickup: building/renovation materials, carpet, cabinets, doors, sinks, toilets, glass, wood pallets, cardboard boxes, bags, tires, paint, propane tanks, hazardous waste, boats, RVs, vehicle parts and computer towers.

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

Landfill & Resource Recovery Center, Jake Sears Road, Tuesday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 757-385-1980. Virginia Beach residents only, with proof of residency, in a residential vehicle (no commercial vans; trailers under 10 feet only, no dump beds). Items for the landfill go into the convenience-center containers, so items must be lifted over the side; the City suggests bringing someone to help.
The Resource Recovery Center at the same site takes metals, appliances (including stainless-steel appliances), electronics (no CRTs) and up to four car tires per visit for free. Appliances with refrigerant go through the household hazardous waste area; tell the gate attendant.

Option 3: Donate or give it away

Habitat for Humanity's national guidance: furniture should be gently used or like new. Each ReStore sets its own rules, so check with yours first (ReStore locator).
The City's Alternative Disposal Options page lists donation options (the City does not endorse them): CHKD Thrift Stores (with donation pick-up), Goodwill, the Salvation Army and Samaritan House. Check each one's rules first.

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

What we could not confirm

The City's pages do not name couches specifically; they fall under furniture/bulky items. Mention it when you book.
The City's bulky item page says to request pickup at least three days before your trash day, but the main Trash & Recycling page says two weeks or more. Book early to be safe.
The City's pages give the landfill address as both 1989 and 1985 Jake Sears Road.
No City page we found says whether bulky pickup ever carries a per-pickup charge, or names a limit on the number of items.

Common questions

Does Virginia Beach pick up couches?: Yes, by request, for homes that get City curbside service.
When can I put it out?: No earlier than 5 p.m. the day before, and by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day.
Can I drop it off myself?: Yes, at the City Landfill & Resource Recovery Center (Tuesday to Saturday), with proof of Virginia Beach residency.