How to Get Rid of a Couch or Old Furniture in Edison, NJ
✓ Last verified October 29, 2026 against official Edison, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.
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Quick answer
- Drop furniture like sofas, chairs and tables at the Recycling Center, 745 New Durham Road, Monday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (Edison residents, proof of residency).
- Homes in municipal garbage districts can book two special pick-ups a year by calling Public Works at 732-248-7288. Wait for a confirmation number before putting anything out.
- Bulk pick-ups aren't scheduled during the leaf program, which runs through December 11, 2026.
Your options in Edison
Recycling Center drop-off Free
The township's Recycling Center accepts furniture such as sofas, chairs and tables from Edison residents with proof of residency. No commercial vehicles or rented trailers.
- Address
- Recycling Center, 745 New Durham Road, Edison
- Hours
- Monday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Bring
- Proof of Edison residency (no commercial vehicles or rented trailers)
Source: Edison Township – 2026 Recycling & Sanitation Calendar (PDF)
Special pick-up (municipal garbage districts) Free
Homes in municipal garbage districts can schedule two bulk pick-ups a year when appointments are available, by Citizen Service Request or by calling Public Works. Items placed at the curb before you get a confirmation number won't be collected. The township calendar says bulk items aren't to exceed 50 pounds or 6 feet in length, so check with Public Works about a large sofa. No bulk pick-ups during clean-ups or the leaf program, no move-in or move-out pick-ups, and none for private garbage districts.
- Call
- Public Works, 732-248-7288 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
Sources: Edison Township – 2026 Recycling & Sanitation Calendar (PDF); Edison Township – Garbage Regulations
Don't do this
- Don't leave furniture at the curb without a confirmation number. The township won't take it, and you may be fined.
- Don't put boxes or bags of items out for a clean-up. The township says not to.
Or pay someone to haul it
If you can't get it to a drop-off site, or can't wait for city pickup, a junk-removal service can take it from inside your home. Prices depend on the company, your location and the size of the load, so get a quote first. Ask whether they recycle or donate items and whether they follow Edison's rules, especially for electronics and paint. Another option is to hire moving helpers by the hour: they do the lifting, and with a truck they can drive it to a drop-off site. They move it where you tell them, so pick a legal destination from this guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Edison pick up furniture?
Yes, for homes in municipal garbage districts: up to two special pick-ups a year by appointment (732-248-7288), plus the spring and fall clean-ups. Private-hauler districts can't book bulk pick-ups.
Where can I drop off a couch in Edison?
At the Recycling Center, 745 New Durham Road, Monday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m., with proof that you live in Edison.
Sources
All checked on October 29, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.