How to get rid of a couch in Charleston, SC

In most of the Charleston area you can put a couch at the curb for free on your town's bulk pickup day. The rules differ by town: Charleston, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant take it on your regular trash day, Goose Creek and Moncks Corner need a call first, Summerville picks up bulk items once a month, and Folly Beach needs an appointment. You can also drop it at your county's convenience center for free, or donate it if it's in good shape.

Curbside pickup, town by town

Your couch can usually go out with your town's bulk trash. Put it in its own pile, away from yard debris and household garbage, since most towns won't take a mixed pile.

Where you live	How couch pickup works
City of Charleston	Separate pile at the curb on your regular collection day, on the date Environmental Services assigns
North Charleston	Separate furniture pile on your weekly trash day, out no more than 48 hours early
Mount Pleasant	At the curb by 7 AM on garbage day, apart from yard debris
Summerville	Once a month, on your weekday in the 2nd and 3rd full weeks
Goose Creek	Request it before 7 AM on your trash day, by phone (843-824-2200) or the City's online form
Hanahan	Every Monday, citywide
Moncks Corner	Call Town Hall (843-719-7900) by 3 PM Tuesday for Wednesday pickup, 2 bulk items a week
James Island (James Island PSD)	Up to 2 bulk items a week, on your yard debris day
Folly Beach	By appointment only: email Public Works first
Isle of Palms	Wednesday to Friday until May 29, 2026, then Wednesdays in summer
Sullivan's Island	Wednesdays; call Town Hall (843-883-3198) first for large items
Kiawah Island	Quarterly "Brown Trash" pickup, at the curb by 7 AM

Pro tip in Folly Beach, a couch left out without an appointment will be picked up, but the City says the owner can be cited for improper disposal. Book it first.

If you live in an unincorporated area, curbside bulk service depends on your county and your hauler. Your county's drop-off sites are the sure option.

Drop it off yourself

If you have a pickup truck or a trailer, each county takes furniture at its drop-off sites, free for residents.

Charleston County: furniture goes in Zone 2 at the full-service convenience centers. Bring a photo ID with a Charleston County address. The Signal Point Road center doesn't take furniture. Charleston County centers and hours.
Berkeley County: all 10 convenience centers take furniture. Bring a valid photo ID; the centers are for Berkeley County residents only. Berkeley County centers and hours.
Dorchester County: furniture is taken at the Knightsville, Oakbrook, St. George, Givhans and Sandy Pines sites. Pickups up to 3/4 ton and single-axle trailers only. Dorchester County sites.

Box trucks and moving vans need an appointment at Charleston County centers (843-720-7111). Berkeley County doesn't allow box trucks or trailers over 12 feet at its centers.

Donate it if it's in good shape

A couch that's clean and undamaged may have another life. The three Habitat for Humanity ReStores in the area take furniture in good, sellable condition:

Charleston Habitat ReStore: 731 Meeting Street, and the East Cooper Home Store at 469C Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. Pickups in the Charleston area are booked online; the page doesn't say whether pickup is free.
Dorchester Habitat ReStore in Summerville: free pickup of large items for Dorchester County residents. It won't take ripped, stained or soiled furniture, or particle board.
Berkeley County Habitat ReStore in Goose Creek: free pickup when the items are outside your home, like in the garage or on the porch. It turns down furniture that's ripped, torn, stained or covered in pet hair.

The Salvation Army runs a national pickup service that lists sofas among the items it takes. We couldn't confirm that it serves Charleston-area ZIP codes, so enter yours on its site before you count on it.

Hire someone to haul it

Hiring a crew makes sense when the couch is heavy, upstairs, or stuck in a doorway, or when your town's next bulk day is weeks away. National cost guides put couch removal at about $100 to $200 (Angi; Fixr, January 2025) or $175 to $275 (LawnStarter, December 2025). Those are national figures, not Charleston quotes, and stairs, distance and other items in the load all change the price.

Before you put it out

Don't put it out early. North Charleston allows 48 hours before pickup, and the City of Charleston allows two days for yard waste.
Keep it separate. Mixed piles of furniture, yard debris and trash are left behind in North Charleston and Summerville.
Check for a holiday. Summerville moves bulk pickup to the next business day when it falls on a Town holiday, and Moncks Corner skips bulk pickup in some holiday weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Will the City of Charleston pick up a couch?

Yes. The City collects furniture and other bulk items at the curb in a separate pile on your regular collection day. The City's FAQ says bulk items go out on the date Environmental Services assigns, so call 843-720-3891 if you're not sure of yours.

Can I drop a couch at the Charleston County dump?

Yes, if you live in Charleston County. Furniture goes in Zone 2 at the full-service convenience centers, free for residents with a photo ID showing a county address. The Signal Point Road center on James Island doesn't take furniture.

Does Habitat for Humanity pick up couches in Charleston?

The three Habitat ReStores in the area take furniture in good, sellable condition. Dorchester's ReStore picks up large items free for Dorchester County residents, Berkeley's picks up free from outside your home, and Charleston's schedules pickups online. Ripped, stained or damaged pieces are turned down.

How much does couch removal cost?

National cost guides put couch removal at about $100 to $200 (Angi and Fixr) or $175 to $275 (LawnStarter, December 2025). Prices in Charleston depend on the company, the stairs and how far it has to be carried, so get a quote.

Can I leave a couch at the curb in Summerville any time?

No. The Town of Summerville picks up bulk items once a month, on your usual weekday in the second and third full weeks of the month. Check your week on the Town's bulk pickup map or calendar before you put it out.

Bottom line

Check your town's bulk day first, since that's free and you only have to get the couch to the curb. If your town needs a call, book it before you drag it out. If the couch is in good shape, a Habitat ReStore may take it, and if you can't move it yourself, a junk removal crew can carry it out for you.

How do we know this?

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