One dresser or a few pieces from different rooms, gone from the curb. Choose what goes, see the exact total and book by 2pm for same-day pickup. You don’t need to be home.
The desk you no longer use. The dresser that doesn’t fit the new layout. The chairs left over after a move. Choose the pieces you’re done with and give them a pickup day, without arranging a quote visit.
Different pieces. One clear total.
Add each furniture item and its quantity. See the combined price before you pay, with loading, transportation and disposal included.
Ready to have them gone?
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, or choose a future date at checkout. You arrange the move outside before pickup.
Know when they’ve been collected.
Get a text when your hauler is on the way and photos when the pickup is done. With everything outside and accessible, you don’t need to stay home.
You don’t need to guess how much space your furniture fills in a truck. Match each piece to the catalog, then add its quantity. Your total updates as you go.
Tables and chairs
Choose the table, then add each chair separately. Coffee tables, side tables and dining tables have their own options. A large or substantially heavy table has a different choice.
Dressers and mirrors
Match the dresser’s overall size. Add a separate dresser mirror as its own item if it is leaving too. Empty drawers and keep the belongings you want before moving the dresser outside.
Desks and bookshelves
Choose by construction, not height alone. A basic desk is different from a heavy desk with a substantial body. A tall, lightweight bookcase can still be a standard bookshelf. Empty it first.
Furniture removal prices in Downey
First item / additional item
Small dresser$79 / $19
Medium dresser$79 / $29
Large dresser$109 / $59
Standard desk$79 / $29
Heavy desk$109 / $52
Dining chair$79 / $19
Dining table$79 / $29
Coffee table$79 / $19
Bookshelf$79 / $29
Nightstand$79 / $19
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.
The furniture goes outside. We take it from there.
Dropcurb handles loading and haul-away from an accessible outdoor spot. A little preparation makes it clear which pieces are going and how to reach them.
Book before moving items outside, then follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation. Contact us before booking if your building only allows a short pickup window; the booking is for a day, not an exact arrival time.
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.
Count the furniture you want removed and empty drawers, shelves and cabinets. Add any other items to the booking instead of leaving an unlisted pile beside the furniture.
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Arrange the move outside.
You handle indoor carrying and any disassembly needed to get the furniture through your home. Plan for doorways, interior stairs and building access before pickup day.
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Show exactly what goes.
Use a permitted outdoor spot with a clear route to the furniture. Add a location photo and access notes. Keep the pickup items separate from furniture and belongings that are staying.
You’re in the loop. Until it’s gone.
Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.
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.
Furniture removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Downey.
How much does furniture removal cost in Downey?+
Choose the type and size of each piece to see its price. For example, a medium dresser is $79 as the first item or $29 as an additional item. Your total starts with the highest first-item price in your selection, then uses the additional-item price for every other item. Review the complete total and any applicable tax before payment.
Can I get same-day furniture pickup in Downey?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup and choose from the dates shown at checkout. Arrange to have the furniture outside according to your confirmation. You receive a text when your hauler is on the way and photos after collection.
Will you remove furniture from inside my apartment?+
Dropcurb starts outside. You arrange indoor carrying, including any interior stairs or elevator trip. We load and take away the furniture from an accessible outdoor location. Check your building’s rules and plan the route out before booking.
Can you take several different furniture items in one pickup?+
Yes. Add each piece and its quantity to one booking. A dining table and four chairs are five items; a separate mirror is not included with a dresser. You can mix eligible items from different rooms and review their combined total before paying.
Do I need to take furniture apart before pickup?+
You arrange any disassembly needed to move the furniture out of your home and into an accessible outdoor pickup spot. Dropcurb does not provide indoor disassembly or carrying. If you are unsure which catalog choice matches a dismantled or unusual piece, send a photo and ask 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
One less thing on your list
A pickup plan for the pieces you’re done with.
Choose your furniture. See the exact total. Book a pickup day in Downey.
