A loveseat, a sleeper and a sectional can look similar in a photo. Match the shape and features so your online price covers what is actually going.
This example has three structural sections. The cushions do not add to the count.
A straight sofa or loveseat
Choose Standard sofa for fixed seats with no pull-out bed or reclining mechanism. One whole sofa is one item.
A sectional
Count its structural sections, not the loose cushions. Choose the piece count, then check for a sleeper or reclining feature. One sectional booking covers the configuration you select.
A pull-out bed or reclining seats
Choose Sleeper sofa or Reclining sofa for those mechanisms. A single reclining chair has its own Recliner choice. All sofa types also includes futons and sofas with a chaise.
Couch removal prices in Downey
First item / additional item
Standard sofa$79 / $29
Sectional Sofa (2 pieces)$115 / $44
Sectional Sofa (3 pieces)$131 / $60
Sectional Sofa (4 pieces)$171 / $100
Sectional Sofa (5 pieces)$191 / $120
Sectional Sofa (6+ pieces)$231 / $160
Sectional with Recliner$271 / $200
Sectional with Sleeper$291 / $220
Sleeper sofa$131 / $60
Reclining Sofa$147 / $76
Reclining Loveseat$131 / $60
Recliner$119 / $35
Futon$89 / $30
Sofa with Chaise$109 / $29
Sectional with Chaise$119 / $39
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Our pickup starts at an accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the trip through your home, down interior stairs or out of the building before the pickup.
Book by 2pm at the pickup address for same-day pickup, using the dates shown at checkout. A pickup day is not an exact appointment time. If your building allows only a short access window, contact us before booking.
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
Furniture is named in the city's bulky item definition, so a couch or a sofa is collected by Athens on request rather than placed in a barrel. Residents can have up to five items collected in one pickup, and the pickup has to be scheduled in advance with each item listed.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free to single-family residents through the city's Athens franchise, with up to five items per pickup; the city says multi-family customers can have items picked up for a fee, so a household in a multi-family building should confirm the charge with Athens at 888-336-6100.
When & how
Schedule the pickup online at athensservices.com or by leaving a message on the Athens bulky item line at (562) 259-1239 extension 3, listing every item you want collected.
Get it ready
Keep the pile to five items, put it where the truck can reach it on the collection day, and keep bulky items out of the barrels, because the city and the hauler both exclude them from the containers.
Barrels go to the curb the night before the service day or by 6 a.m. on the day itself. Athens observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and a holiday creates a one-day delay in collection, while a holiday that falls on a Saturday or Sunday does not delay service. The black barrel is for landfill material, the blue for clean recyclables and the green for organics including untreated wood and food scraps.
A bulky pickup is a scheduled request, not a set out
Bulky items are collected by Athens Services on request, up to five items in a single pickup, and they have to be scheduled in advance with every item listed. The request is made online at athensservices.com or by leaving a message on the Athens bulky item line at (562) 259-1239 extension 3, and a multi-family household should confirm the fee for the same service. Bulky items never go in a barrel.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
A Downey household with a couch, a mattress, a box spring, carpet, an appliance or bundled yard trimmings that will not fit a barrel.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Free to single-family residents through the city's Athens franchise with up to five items per pickup; multi-family customers can have items picked up for a fee and should confirm the charge with Athens at 888-336-6100.
Arrange it
Schedule the pickup online at athensservices.com or by leaving a message on the Athens bulky item line at (562) 259-1239 extension 3, and list each item to be collected.
The pickup is limited to five items, and batteries, paint, chemicals, automotive parts, construction material, electronic waste, tires, medical waste and fluorescent bulbs are not part of it.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Couch removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Downey.
How much does couch removal cost in Downey?+
A standard sofa is $79 as the first item and $29 additional. Sectionals, sleepers and reclining sofas have their own choices. Select everything that is going to see the combined price before booking. Loading, transportation and disposal are included; any applicable sales tax appears before payment.
Can you pick up my couch today?+
Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Available dates appear at checkout. Have the couch outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We send pickup updates and photos when it is done; the booking is for a day rather than an exact arrival time.
How do I book a sectional for removal?+
Open Sectional in the sofa choices, count its structural sections, and select any sleeper or reclining feature. Count the sections with their own bases, not loose cushions. The matching catalog choice covers one complete sectional of that configuration. Text a photo before booking if you are unsure.
Will you carry my couch out of my apartment?+
Dropcurb starts outside. Arrange for the sofa to be moved through the apartment and down interior stairs before pickup. We load and haul it away from an accessible outdoor spot. Arrange any dismantling needed to get it outside beforehand.
Do I need to wait at home for couch pickup?+
You do not need to be home when your booked sofa is outside and accessible. Add photos and pickup-location notes to your order so the right pieces are easy to identify. We send updates and completion photos. Confirm any building access restrictions with us before booking.
How do I get rid of a couch in Downey?+
Call Athens Services, the city's franchise hauler, and book a bulky item pickup. Furniture is named in the city's bulky item definition, up to five items can go in one pickup, and the pickup is free for single-family residents, with a fee for multi-family customers. Schedule it at athensservices.com or on the bulky item line at (562) 259-1239 extension 3, listing each item.Official guidance
Who collects trash in Downey?+
Athens Services collects residential solid waste, recycling and yard waste under an exclusive franchise with the city, and the city's Public Works Department answers program questions at 562-904-7102. Athens customer care is 888-336-6100, and bulky item requests go to athensservices.com or the bulky item line at (562) 259-1239 extension 3.Official guidance
What counts as a bulky item in Downey?+
Furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpet, and bundled yard trimmings no longer than four feet and no more than two feet in diameter. Residents can have up to five items collected per pickup, the pickup is free for single-family residents, and it has to be scheduled online or by leaving a message on the Athens bulky item line.Official guidance
What should I do about junk dumped in the alley?+
Report it to the city at 562-904-7194 or through the Downey App, because illegally dumped material is not part of the bulky pickup. The city publishes a fine schedule for illegal dumping, and a bulky item that belongs to your own household is booked with Athens instead.Official guidance
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