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Newton, Massachusetts

Couch removal
in Newton.

Leave your old sofa at the curb and it can be gone today. See your exact price, book by 2pm for same-day pickup, and you don’t need to be home.

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What kind of seating is going?

First item / additional item

SectionalFrom $115
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Book by 2pm for same-day pickup.

Choose items or browse the full catalog.

A sofa ready outside an open doorway, with an empty room behind it and a clear path alongside.
Once it’s outside, we handle the loading and haul-away.

Ready for it to go

The old sofa can stop holding up your plans.

You know it needs to go. The price, the pickup day and knowing it is done should be easy to settle, too.

A replacement is on the way.

Give the old couch its own pickup day. Check what your retailer will remove, then book the part you still need handled.

The move has enough moving parts.

See the price before you book and choose from the available dates. One less job to arrange before handing back the keys.

You are ready for the space back.

You do not need a whole room to clear. Book the sofa, recliner or sectional that needs to go, and follow the pickup through updates and photos.

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The right sofa. The right price.

Count the sections, not the cushions.

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.

Three structural sectional modules slightly separated, with all cushions remaining on their bases.
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 Newton

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.

Choose my items

Ready for pickup

You bring it out. We take it from there.

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.

Text us about your setup

  1. Choose the day first.

    Book while the sofa is still inside. Choose a day when you can have it outside and follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.

  2. Plan the way outside.

    Check doors and tight turns. Separate a sectional if needed to move it out, and have any indoor carrying or dismantling arranged before pickup.

  3. Show us what goes.

    Keep the booked pieces together in the permitted pickup spot. Add photos and clear location notes on your order page, and leave the path accessible.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

Dropcurb

Your pickup is booked.

You’re booked.

Your confirmation comes straight to your phone.

The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Couch removal in Newton: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

Reviewed · Sources below

Couches, sofas and furniture

Accepted with preparation

A couch is the city's own example of the per item counting rule that makes Newton affordable for furniture. One couch counts as a single bulky item even when it is a sectional with all of its sections and loose cushions, and a sleeper sofa also counts as one item, so the price does not climb with the number of pieces in the pile.

City cost & eligibility
$20 per bulky item on the Newton curbside bulky item collection, where one couch including all sections of a sectional and any loose cushions counts as one item and a sleeper sofa counts as one item. Newton households entitled to city collection, paid online in advance, with payments received by 10 p.m. on Sunday arranged for the Thursday of the following week unless there is a trash delay on that Thursday.
When & how
Pay online before the deadline, and the collection is arranged for the Thursday of the following week when payment clears by 10 p.m. on Sunday. The city sends an email within one to two business days, a reminder the business day before, and a confirmation after the collection, and the item goes to the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day.
Get it ready
Keep the couch out of the blue trash cart, which is for bagged household trash with the lid closed, and keep it clear of the cart so the cart keeps its three feet of clearance from other objects. Note the 150 pound limit per item, and remember that appliances, metal items, electronics and mattresses are not part of this route, so they are booked separately.
City bulky item decision tree with the bulky item definition, the per item counting rules for carpet and scrap wood rolls, futon frames and mattresses, sectional couches and sleeper sofas, wooden bed frames and dismantled wooden furniture, skis and vacuum cleaners, the cardboard exclusion, the 150 pound per item weight limit, the per item curbside bulky price with the Sunday payment cut off and the Thursday collection slot, the refund policy, the whitegoods category with its per item curbside price and free centre drop-off apart from televisions and monitors, the full whitegoods item list covering large appliances, metal items, lawn and snow equipment with fluids removed, exercise equipment, tires and electronics, and the mattress and box spring rule with the state disposal ban, the accepted mattress types, the one item counting for a mattress and a box spring and two items for a split box spring, and the curbside and drop-off prices with the proof of payment requirementCity managing household trash page with the one blue trash cart and one green recycling cart per household, the 35-gallon smaller cart option and its limits, the orange overflow bag rule with no bag limit but no recyclables or hazardous material inside, the statement that overflow trash, construction materials, appliances, metal items and electronics are not bulky waste, the exclusion of businesses, institutions and many multi-family properties from city collection, and the nonprofit collection programme terms under the ordinance with its cart limit, permit year and exclusion of yard waste and bulky waste

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

Carts go out by 7 a.m., or after 4 p.m. the day before

Both the blue trash cart and the green recycling cart go to the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day, or as early as 4 p.m. the day before. Each cart sits within three feet of the curb with the wheels and handle facing the house and the lid opening toward the street, and at least three feet from parked cars, hydrants, poles, trees, bulky waste, other carts and mailboxes. No material outside the cart is collected, and an obstructed cart may be rejected.

City recycle at the curb page with the single stream programme and lookup tool, the 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. set out window, the three feet of curb and object clearance rules with the lid orientation, the ban on material outside the cart, the cardboard flattening rule, the styrofoam drop-off rule, the free additional green cart request, the whitegoods definition and its no cost drop-off apart from the television and monitor fee with proof of payment, the Mass Save refrigerator and freezer pickup and rebate with the door removal and drawer securing rule, the curbside textile collection by appointment, and the state mattress disposal banCity managing household trash page with the one blue trash cart and one green recycling cart per household, the 35-gallon smaller cart option and its limits, the orange overflow bag rule with no bag limit but no recyclables or hazardous material inside, the statement that overflow trash, construction materials, appliances, metal items and electronics are not bulky waste, the exclusion of businesses, institutions and many multi-family properties from city collection, and the nonprofit collection programme terms under the ordinance with its cart limit, permit year and exclusion of yard waste and bulky waste

Newton sorts large items into three priced routes

Bulky items are the single non-recyclable pieces too large for the blue cart, collected at a per item price. Whitegoods covers appliances, scrap metal, electronics and large rigid plastic, collected at another per item price with a free drop-off at the Resource Recovery Center apart from televisions and monitors. Mattresses and box springs are a third route with their own prices, because the state banned their disposal. Booking the right route is what keeps a pickup from being refused.

City bulky item decision tree with the bulky item definition, the per item counting rules for carpet and scrap wood rolls, futon frames and mattresses, sectional couches and sleeper sofas, wooden bed frames and dismantled wooden furniture, skis and vacuum cleaners, the cardboard exclusion, the 150 pound per item weight limit, the per item curbside bulky price with the Sunday payment cut off and the Thursday collection slot, the refund policy, the whitegoods category with its per item curbside price and free centre drop-off apart from televisions and monitors, the full whitegoods item list covering large appliances, metal items, lawn and snow equipment with fluids removed, exercise equipment, tires and electronics, and the mattress and box spring rule with the state disposal ban, the accepted mattress types, the one item counting for a mattress and a box spring and two items for a split box spring, and the curbside and drop-off prices with the proof of payment requirement

Orange overflow bags go beside the cart, and smaller carts are available

Orange overflow bags may be set beside the trash cart on collection day as long as they do not obstruct it, with no limit on the number of bags but no recyclables, hazardous material or other banned items inside. A household that needs less capacity than the standard cart can ask customer service on 617-796-1000 for 35-gallon carts, and a household whose green cart overflows most weeks can request an additional green cart at no cost.

City managing household trash page with the one blue trash cart and one green recycling cart per household, the 35-gallon smaller cart option and its limits, the orange overflow bag rule with no bag limit but no recyclables or hazardous material inside, the statement that overflow trash, construction materials, appliances, metal items and electronics are not bulky waste, the exclusion of businesses, institutions and many multi-family properties from city collection, and the nonprofit collection programme terms under the ordinance with its cart limit, permit year and exclusion of yard waste and bulky wasteCity recycle at the curb page with the single stream programme and lookup tool, the 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. set out window, the three feet of curb and object clearance rules with the lid orientation, the ban on material outside the cart, the cardboard flattening rule, the styrofoam drop-off rule, the free additional green cart request, the whitegoods definition and its no cost drop-off apart from the television and monitor fee with proof of payment, the Mass Save refrigerator and freezer pickup and rebate with the door removal and drawer securing rule, the curbside textile collection by appointment, and the state mattress disposal ban

For your Dropcurb pickup

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.

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Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

See your price, choose an available day and follow your pickup updates.

Price
Upfront item pricing. Loading, transportation and disposal included; applicable sales tax shown before payment.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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City of Newton Department of Public Works, Sustainable Materials Management

Book a curbside bulky item pickup

A household with a couch, a dismantled wooden furniture piece, a tied carpet roll or another non-recyclable piece too large for the blue cart.

Cost & conditions
$20 per bulky item on the Newton curbside bulky item collection, where a sectional couch with its cushions counts as one item and a tied roll or bundle of carpet or scrap wood under four feet and fifty pounds counts as one item. Newton households entitled to city collection, paid online in advance, with payment received by 10 p.m. on Sunday arranged for the Thursday of the following week.
Arrange it
Pay online first, then watch for the confirmation email within one to two business days and the reminder on the business day before collection. Put the item at the curb by 7 a.m. on the assigned Thursday, and expect a confirmation after the collection.

The limit is 150 pounds per item, and heavier pieces need privately contracted service. Appliances, metal items, electronics and mattresses are not accepted on this route, cardboard is not bulky waste, and construction material is not bulky waste either. A refund is only issued when a cancellation is processed with a cancellation email by 10 a.m. on the business day before the collection date.

Open the Newton managing household trash page

Taking it somewhere yourself?

Self haul in Newton means the Resource Recovery Center at 115 Rumford Ave in Auburndale, and the price depends on what arrives. Appliances, electronics and metal items are taken there at no cost, except that televisions and monitors carry a per item fee and the proof of payment has to be handed to the attendant at the gate. Mattresses and box springs cost less to drop off than to have collected, and again the receipt quantity has to match the load because each mattress and each box spring counts separately and a split box spring counts twice. The center also runs a seasonal latex paint exchange from May to October, with a locked shed and an attendant who has to approve every drop-off, and usable latex paint means cans less than ten years old that are more than half full, while unusable paint has to be dried out and put in the trash. The summer hours run June 1 to September 27, Tuesday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the site closed Mondays, Sundays, holidays and occasionally when heavy rain floods it, so call customer service on 617-796-1000 for the other months and before setting out after a storm. Household hazardous waste is the one stream that does not have a standing drop-off at all, because the city only takes it at designated collection events and sends a resident who cannot attend to a licensed hazardous waste handler. City Resource Recovery Center page with the seasonal latex paint exchange from May to October that is not open on Saturdays, the locked shed and attendant approval rule, the conditions for usable latex paint and the drying instruction for unusable cans, the flooding closure and customer service number, and the drive-through only event rules with residents remaining in their carsCity bulky item decision tree with the bulky item definition, the per item counting rules for carpet and scrap wood rolls, futon frames and mattresses, sectional couches and sleeper sofas, wooden bed frames and dismantled wooden furniture, skis and vacuum cleaners, the cardboard exclusion, the 150 pound per item weight limit, the per item curbside bulky price with the Sunday payment cut off and the Thursday collection slot, the refund policy, the whitegoods category with its per item curbside price and free centre drop-off apart from televisions and monitors, the full whitegoods item list covering large appliances, metal items, lawn and snow equipment with fluids removed, exercise equipment, tires and electronics, and the mattress and box spring rule with the state disposal ban, the accepted mattress types, the one item counting for a mattress and a box spring and two items for a split box spring, and the curbside and drop-off prices with the proof of payment requirementCity recycle at the curb page with the single stream programme and lookup tool, the 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. set out window, the three feet of curb and object clearance rules with the lid orientation, the ban on material outside the cart, the cardboard flattening rule, the styrofoam drop-off rule, the free additional green cart request, the whitegoods definition and its no cost drop-off apart from the television and monitor fee with proof of payment, the Mass Save refrigerator and freezer pickup and rebate with the door removal and drawer securing rule, the curbside textile collection by appointment, and the state mattress disposal banCity household hazardous waste page with the designated collection event model, the rule that drop-offs outside those times are not accepted, the note that some formerly hazardous products can go in the regular trash, and the requirement to contact a licensed hazardous waste handler if a resident cannot attend an event

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Super easy service to use! They kept me up to date on the pick up and it helped ease a lot of my moving stress.”

Mariella W.Google review

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review
Google5.0 / 5200+ reviewsAcross our profilesTrustpilot4.9 / 5224 reviewsTrustScore

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 Newton.

How much does couch removal cost in Newton?

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 much does a couch pickup cost in Newton?

A couch is a bulky item and the city charges a single per item price for it. One couch counts as one item even when it is a sectional with all of its sections and its loose cushions, and a sleeper sofa also counts as one item. Pay online, and collection is arranged for the Thursday of the following week when payment is received by 10 p.m. on Sunday, with the item out by 7 a.m. on the collection day.Official guidance

Who collects trash in Newton?

The Department of Public Works collects it under its Sustainable Materials Management division, with one blue trash cart and one green recycling cart for a household that is entitled to city service. Businesses, institutions and many multi-family properties are not entitled to city collection and have to arrange private service, and a nonprofit can apply for collection for a fee under the city ordinance, limited to four sets of carts per address. Customer service is on 617-796-1000.Official guidance

Which large item route does my piece use?

It depends on the material. A non-recyclable piece too large for the blue cart, such as a couch or a dismantled wooden furniture item, is a bulky item. An appliance, a metal item, an electronic device or a large rigid plastic item is whitegoods, which has its own price and a free drop-off at the Resource Recovery Center apart from televisions and monitors. A mattress or box spring is a third route with its own prices because the state bans its disposal, and construction material is not a bulky item at all.Official guidance

When will my paid pickup happen?

Payments received by 10 p.m. on Sunday are arranged for the Thursday of the following week, unless that Thursday carries a trash delay. The city emails within one to two business days to confirm, sends a reminder on the business day before the collection, and sends a confirmation after it is done. Items go to the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day, and a cancellation only earns a refund when it is processed with a cancellation email by 10 a.m. on the business day before.Official guidance

Can I get a smaller or an extra cart?

Yes. Smaller 35-gallon carts are available on request through customer service on 617-796-1000, and the swap can apply to both carts or to the trash cart alone, but the city does not allow a smaller recycling cart with a larger trash cart. A household whose green recycling cart overflows most weeks can request an additional green cart at no cost. Overflow bags set beside the trash cart must not contain recyclables or hazardous material.Official guidance

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