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.
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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 Sofas, couches, chairs, tables, cabinets and other listed household furnishings qualify for resident bulk collection or City Yard drop-off. No charge. Paterson residents with properly scheduled, approved household bulk collection or an approved resident load at the designated bulk facility. Commercial furniture and materials are excluded.
City collection Mattresses of any size and box springs are listed for household bulk pickup and drop-off. No charge. Paterson residents with properly scheduled, approved household bulk collection or an approved resident load at the designated bulk facility. Commercial furniture and materials are excluded.
City collection The city’s white-goods list includes refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, collected by arrangement with the Recycling Office. Confirm the unit type, household eligibility and any charge when arranging recycling.
City collection FILCO collects ordinary household trash twice weekly according to the address’s zone. Regular refuse is separate from resident bulk. Confirm household service eligibility and account terms for the property.
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?
Paterson requires a booked household bulk pickup or an approved City Yard trip for furniture and wrapped mattresses. Appliances and electronics need separate recycling arrangements; ordinary household garbage follows the FILCO zone schedule.
Sofas, couches, chairs, tables, cabinets and other listed household furnishings qualify for resident bulk collection or City Yard drop-off.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Paterson residents with properly scheduled, approved household bulk collection or an approved resident load at the designated bulk facility. Commercial furniture and materials are excluded.
When & how
Book with the Recycle Coach Bulky Tool on the city collection page. Wait for the approved date; set out no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before.
Get it ready
Items must be manageable by two people. Bundle or contain loose items; roll or bundle rugs. Confirm the approved item count and any building arrangements when booking.
Mattresses of any size and box springs are listed for household bulk pickup and drop-off.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Paterson residents with properly scheduled, approved household bulk collection or an approved resident load at the designated bulk facility. Commercial furniture and materials are excluded.
When & how
Book with the Recycle Coach Bulky Tool on the city collection page. Wait for the approved date; set out no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before.
Get it ready
Wrap every mattress and box spring in plastic. Confirm the item count and keep the load manageable by two people.
Building and demolition materials such as concrete, bricks, tiles and fencing are excluded. The bulk list separately names detached toilets, wood doors and PVC pipes; ask DPW to approve those specific items.
City cost & eligibility
Approved listed fixtures may use the resident bulk program. Obtain separate pricing for excluded demolition debris from an accepting provider.
When & how
Confirm each material before booking or hauling; arrange private disposal for rejected project debris.
Get it ready
Keep concrete, mixed demolition material, paint, insulation and hazardous materials out of the household bulk load. Do not combine a listed fixture with rejected debris.
Give DPW the exercise machine’s model, weight, size and electrical components to confirm whether it qualifies for household bulk or needs another route.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm item acceptance and whether the resident bulk program covers it; request pricing for any alternative.
When & how
Ask DPW before submitting the bulk booking or planning a City Yard trip.
Get it ready
Approved bulk must be manageable by two people. Confirm dismantling and any separate recycling for powered components.
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.
Listed household furniture, mattresses and box springs; bedding must be wrapped in plastic.
Paterson residents must appear with government-issued ID showing city residency. Items must be manageable by two people; bundle or contain loose pieces. No commercial furniture/materials, demolition debris, regular trash, yard waste, hazardous materials or tires. Confirm use of a commercial vehicle and unloading before arrival.
No charge. Paterson residents with properly scheduled, approved household bulk collection or an approved resident load at the designated bulk facility. Commercial furniture and materials are excluded.
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.
How do I book a couch pickup?+
Use the city’s Recycle Coach Bulky Tool and list each piece. Keep it inside your property until the approved set-out time.Official guidance
Does a box spring need plastic wrapping?+
Yes. Both mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic for the bulk route.Official guidance
What preparation does a refrigerator need?+
The city requires refrigerator doors to be removed. Arrange pickup with the Recycling Office and confirm any additional preparation.Official guidance
Can I add a television to my bulk furniture request?+
Use the separate recycling inquiry for TVs and other electronics. Confirm the approved collection or drop-off route before moving the device.Official guidance
