Couch Removal: Cost, Free Bulk Pickup & Disposal Options (Cary, Raleigh, RTP & Nationwide)

Donate a usable sofa to a local ReStore, schedule city bulk pickup in Raleigh, Cary, RTP, Charlotte, Houston, or Austin, or book in-home couch removal from about $85.

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Your Couch Disposal & Hauling Options

Donate to a Habitat ReStore

Many ReStores accept clean, undamaged sofas and many offer pickup; rules vary by store. ^[2]

City bulk pickup

Couches are accepted via Raleigh Bulky Load ($35 per 4 cu yd), Town of Cary scheduled bulky pickup ($15 first item), Durham weekly bulky pickup (free up to 3 items), Charlotte (scheduled), Houston heavy trash, and Austin on-demand bulk collection. ^[3]

Paid pickup

LoadUp removes couches from inside the home. ^[1]

Prices

What	Price	Source
LoadUp couch removal	from $85	[1]

Prices as published by the source on the access date; confirm before you go.

City Bulk Pickup Rules for Couch Disposal (Raleigh, Cary, RTP & Major Cities)

FAQ

How do I get rid of a couch in Raleigh, Cary, or Research Triangle Park (RTP)?

In Raleigh, schedule a 4-cubic-yard Bulky Load for $35 (holds up to two couches). In Cary, call 311 for a $15 curbside bulky pickup. In Durham/RTP, request a free weekly curbside pickup (up to 3 items) or drop off sofas under 8 ft at a Wake County Convenience Center.

Sources

LoadUp: Couch Removal & Disposal (accessed 2026-10-21)
Habitat for Humanity: Does Habitat ReStore offer furniture donation pickup? (accessed 2026-10-21)
City of Charlotte: Bulky Item Eligibility (PDF) (accessed 2026-10-21)
City of Raleigh: Bulky, Special, and E-Waste Collection (accessed 2026-10-23)

Last checked 2026-10-23.