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How to Get Rid of a Couch or Old Furniture in Montclair, NJ

✓ Last verified October 29, 2026 against official Montclair, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.

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Quick answer

  • Sofas and love seats are on Montclair's acceptable bulky waste list.
  • Up to 3 large items per collection.
  • Check the Public Works calendar for your section's date, or call 973-509-5711.
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Township bulky waste collection Free

A maximum of three large household items can be left at the curb for bulky waste collection. Check the Township's Public Works calendar for your section's date. Items in bags or boxes won't be collected, and regular household refuse isn't bulky waste. Questions: Community Services, 973-509-5711. Large wooden furniture, chairs, sofas and love seats are on the acceptable list.

Limit
3 large items
Info
973-509-5711
No
Bags, boxes, electronics, appliances

Source: Township of Montclair – Bulky Waste Collection

Old worn fabric couch left on the sidewalk in front of brick row houses
Old couches & furniture: check the Montclair rules above before you set anything out or drive it to a drop-off.

Don't do this

  • Don't put out more than 3 large items.
  • Don't put recyclables or bagged trash out as bulky.
  • Don't include appliances. Call for a separate appointment.

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 Montclair'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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    Hourly movers/helpers with a truck, you direct the job: they carry it out and drive it where you say. Not a junk-removal company.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Montclair pick up couches?

Yes, on bulky waste collection.

How many items?

Up to 3 large items.

Sources

All checked on October 29, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.

  1. Township of Montclair – Bulky Waste Collection