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 Household furniture belongs on the address's scheduled bulk route within the City's limits. Routine eligible collection is part of the property's paid solid-waste service; confirm any separate arrangement for an oversized load.
City collection Mattresses are listed for household bulk collection. Routine eligible collection is part of the property's paid solid-waste service; confirm any separate arrangement for an oversized load.
City collection Appliances are listed as bulk, with additional preparation for cooling equipment. Routine eligible collection is part of the property's paid solid-waste service; confirm any separate arrangement for an oversized load.
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?
Detroit uses an address-specific bulk route, a separate paid pickup service and resident drop-off sites. Check the property's assigned provider and current collection schedule before moving anything outside.
Appliances are listed as bulk, with additional preparation for cooling equipment.
City cost & eligibility
Routine eligible collection is part of the property's paid solid-waste service; confirm any separate arrangement for an oversized load.
When & how
Confirm the exact appliance with the assigned provider before placing it outside.
Get it ready
The City instructs residents to remove appliance doors and properly handle refrigerants. Ask what documentation or preparation the provider requires for a refrigerator or freezer.
Place confirmed bulk items apart from carts, recycling and yard waste. Keep them in front of your own household; do not use a vacant lot or another property's frontage.
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.
Accepted household bulk furniture and mattresses, plus yard waste.
Detroit residents with identification; no commercial vehicles, household garbage, construction debris or hazardous waste. Confirm the weight and volume limit before loading.
Monday-Saturday: 8am-6pm April 1-October 31; 8am-4pm November 1-March 31. Check closures before travel.
No charge. Accepted resident household bulk within the site's allowance.
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.
When can I put a couch out in Detroit?+
Use the address-specific bulk schedule. Put approved items at your own front curb by 7am on collection day, no more than 24 hours early, separate from carts and yard waste.Official guidance
Can a mattress go in Detroit bulk collection?+
The City lists mattresses as household bulk. Confirm the current day, preparation and total load size with your provider; extra loads may need paid pickup or a resident drop-off.Official guidance
Can a refrigerator go out like a couch?+
Confirm the refrigerator with your provider first. Cooling equipment needs proper refrigerant handling and door preparation; ordinary furniture instructions alone are not enough.Official guidance
Where can I take an old TV?+
Detroit residents can bring accepted TVs and electronics to the Household Hazardous Waste Receiving Facility at 2000 East Ferry Street. Check current operating days and bring identification.Official guidance
Does the same collection arrangement apply to every property?+
Confirm that your address uses the City residential route and identify its assigned provider. For a building using private service, ask the property manager to arrange disposal through that provider.Official guidance
Can I get a firm price for an extra pickup?+
DPW's paid service provides a removal estimate based on size and weight. Describe the materials first and follow the payment instructions after acceptance is confirmed.Official guidance
