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

✓ Last verified October 22, 2026 against official Newark, New Jersey and retailer sources. See sources.

Quick answer

Couches, tables, chairs, dressers, rugs and exercise equipment are bulk items in Newark.
Put them out on your zone's bulk day: Zone A is the 1st Wednesday of the month, Zone B the 2nd Wednesday. Up to 10 bulk items per property.
Or drop them off at a DPW service center: 61 Verona Ave., 244 S. 12th St., 99 Earl St. or 29 Waydell St.
Questions: Newark DPW customer service, (973) 733-3644.

Your options in Newark

Curbside bulk collection on your zone's bulk day Free

Newark Public Works lists couches, tables, chairs, dressers, closets, rugs, exercise equipment and vanities as bulk items. Each residential property can put out up to 10 bulk items on its scheduled bulk day. Anything over 10 must be removed by a private hauler the same day at the owner's expense. No fee is listed for the city pickup.

When: Zone A: 1st Wednesday of each month. Zone B: 2nd Wednesday (use DPW's Locate My Zone map)
Limit: 10 bulk items per property
Questions: (973) 733-3644

Sources: Newark Public Works – Trash & Bulk Collection; Newark Public Works – Schedule a Pickup

Drop off at a DPW service center Free

DPW's service centers take bulk items along with household trash, recycling and mattresses. The service-centers page lists Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. DPW's earlier announcement said 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., so call before you go.

Locations: 61 Verona Ave. (North), 244 S. 12th St. (West), 99 Earl St. (South), 29 Waydell St. (East)
Hours: Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (service-centers page)

Sources: Newark Public Works – Service Centers; Newark Public Works – Service centers announcement

Hire helpers to carry it out Varies

Couches are heavy and awkward to move. If you can't get one down the stairs and to the curb yourself, hourly moving helpers can do it for a fee. Then put it out on your bulk day.

Source: Newark Public Works – Trash & Bulk Collection

Don't do this

Don't put out more than 10 bulk items. Anything over the limit has to be removed by a private hauler at your expense.
Don't mix in construction debris, paint, drywall, windows or tires. Newark won't take them as bulk.

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 Newark'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.

Frequently asked questions

When is bulk pickup in Newark, NJ?

Zone A is the 1st Wednesday of each month and Zone B the 2nd Wednesday. Use DPW's Locate My Zone map to find yours.

How many furniture items can I put out in Newark?

Up to 10 bulk items per residential property on your bulk day.

Can I drop off a couch in Newark?

Yes. DPW's service centers accept bulk items. Call (973) 733-3644 to confirm hours.

Sources

All checked on October 22, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.