How Much Does It Cost to Remove Furniture? [2026 Prices]

Prices vary widely depending on whether the company enters your home or picks up curbside. Full-service companies like traditional full-service junk removal charge more because they send a two-person crew inside. Curbside services like Dropcurb cost less because you move the furniture to the curb.

Four factors drive the price:

• •Number of items: Single item pickups cost $59-$150. Multiple items in one trip run $150-$400. Full truckloads can reach $400-$600.
• •Size and weight: A dining chair costs less to remove than a sectional sofa. Heavy items like sleeper sofas and solid wood dressers cost more at companies that charge by weight.
• •Location in your home: Curbside pickup is cheapest. If the company carries furniture from upstairs or through narrow hallways, expect $25-$75 extra in labor fees.
• •Your city: Prices run 20-40% higher in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles compared to midsize cities. Disposal fees at local transfer stations also vary.

Couch removal specifically runs $79-$200 for a single piece. Dropcurb picks up a standard couch from the curb for $79. Traditional full-service junk removal quotes $150-$250 for a single couch because their minimum load pricing applies. Traditional full-service junk removal uses per-item pricing with a service fee on top.

Sectional sofas cost more because of the extra pieces. Expect $100-$250 for a full sectional removal. Sleeper sofas are heavier (200-300 lbs) and can add $25-$50 at weight-based services.

Three free options exist, each with tradeoffs:

• •City bulk pickup: Free in most cities. Schedule through 311 or your city website. The catch: wait times range from 2 to 8 weeks, and you must move furniture to the curb yourself.
• •Donation pickup: Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, and Goodwill offer free pickup for furniture in good condition. No stains, no rips, no structural damage. Schedule 1-2 weeks out.
• •Curbside giveaway: Post on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or Nextdoor as "free — you haul." Working furniture is often claimed within 24-48 hours. Does not work for damaged pieces.

Individual item pricing varies based on size and weight. Here is what most junk removal companies charge per piece.

Self-hauling saves money if you have a truck and can lift the furniture yourself. Rent a pickup truck from Home Depot ($19/75 min) or U-Haul ($19.95 + mileage), drive to a transfer station, and pay $20-$50 in disposal fees. Total: $40-$70 for a single item.

Hiring a junk removal company makes sense when you do not have a truck, the item is too heavy to move alone, or you want it done same day without the hassle. Dropcurb picks up a standard couch from the curb for $79, and you skip the lifting, the driving and the trip to the dump.