Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.
Standard sofa$79First item example Before applicable tax
Your exact price. Upfront.
Find your items in the catalog and see your exact price online. Book without phone calls or an in-person estimate.
Gone as soon as today.
Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.
In the loop until it’s gone.
Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Made for your place
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.
1
Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
2
Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
3
Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
City collection County-served homes can arrange collection of broken furniture and soiled mattresses. The limit is four bulk items, each under 6 feet wide and manageable by two workers. County collection serves households paying the annual trash and recycling service charge. Confirm any item-specific charge when arranging pickup.
City collection County-served homes can arrange collection of broken furniture and soiled mattresses. The limit is four bulk items, each under 6 feet wide and manageable by two workers. County collection serves households paying the annual trash and recycling service charge. Confirm any item-specific charge when arranging pickup.
City collection Oversized broken washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers and refrigerators qualify for scheduled scrap metal collection at county-served homes. County collection serves households paying the annual trash and recycling service charge. Confirm any item-specific charge when arranging pickup.
City collection Eligible homes receive weekly household trash collection, with up to four cans, bags or bundles. County collection serves households paying the annual trash and recycling service charge. Confirm any item-specific charge when arranging pickup.
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.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Ellicott City addresses in Howard County should first confirm county collection eligibility. Bulky trash and scrap metal use different arrangements, while electronics and remodeling debris need separate drop-off routes. Historic-district addresses have a separate collection program; confirm bulky-item placement with the county.
County-served homes can arrange collection of broken furniture and soiled mattresses. The limit is four bulk items, each under 6 feet wide and manageable by two workers.
City cost & eligibility
County collection serves households paying the annual trash and recycling service charge. Confirm any item-specific charge when arranging pickup.
When & how
Contact the county to arrange collection on your trash day.
Get it ready
Exclude sleeper sofas, powered chairs and mirrors or plate glass. Put eligible items within 5 feet of the county roadway without blocking access.
For the general county program, set items out after 6pm the day before and before 6am on collection day, within 5 feet of the public road. Historic Ellicott City addresses should confirm their separate placement and timing requirements.
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.
Household trash, upholstered furniture, dry mattresses and box springs, listed electronics and appliances in designated areas.
Bring county residency proof. No trailers, box trucks or rental trucks in the convenience center. Keep renovation debris separate and confirm the vehicle rules before travel.
Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm; closed on listed county holidays.
Household trash has a two-ton fiscal-year allowance for qualifying vehicles; other vehicles may require a special exception permit. Confirm recycling-item charges and any charge above the allowance.
County-origin construction and demolition debris, including drywall, lumber, cabinets, fixtures and wall-to-wall carpet.
Cross the scales before unloading. Commercial customers need a landfill permit. Confirm unusual or regulated materials with the facility before loading.
Monday-Saturday, 8am-3pm; check county holidays.
$106 per ton of construction and demolition debris. County-origin material under the FY27 schedule, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
Can I put any couch or mattress out for county collection?+
Arrange collection first. Ordinary broken furniture and soiled mattresses can qualify; sleeper sofas and electric chairs cannot. Check the size and lifting limits before moving a large couch.Official guidance
Does a refrigerator go with regular bulky trash?+
No. Arrange the separate scrap metal truck and confirm the appliance. Smaller metal appliances that fit in your vehicle should go to Alpha Ridge for recycling.Official guidance
Where can I take a TV or computer?+
Alpha Ridge accepts TVs, monitors, computers, printers and listed electronics from county residents. Bring residency proof; commercial quantities have separate limits.Official guidance
Can I include a sink, carpet or drywall with bulky pickup?+
No. These are construction and demolition debris. County-origin material goes through the transfer-station scales and is charged by weight, including resident remodeling waste.Official guidance
Does every Howard County address receive county pickup?+
County collection serves residences paying the annual trash and recycling service charge. Check the exact address and any shared-building arrangements before setting bulky items out.Official guidance
