Can I leave old furniture on the curb in Fairfield or Westchester County?

Whether you can leave old furniture at the curb depends on your town. Bulky-item pickup rules vary across Fairfield and Westchester Counties, so always check your local requirements before you take anything to the curb.

Bulky item pickup rules can be complicated. It doesn’t help that some towns around Fairfield and Westchester Counties schedule it and others require appointments. In some places, you might need a permit or stickers. Specific disposal methods vary, as do rules. This is especially true for mattresses, large upholstered furniture, and oversized pieces.

Before you go to the trouble of moving a couch, dresser, mattress, or large furniture to the curb, check your town’s website for pickup dates, item limits, and preparation requirements. If you leave furniture out at the wrong time or in the wrong place, it likely won’t be picked up. If you’re unlucky, you might even see a citation or fine.

Municipal pickup may also be inconvenient if you need something gone quickly or cannot move it to the curb yourself. In those cases, a professional furniture removal service can remove items directly from your home, including furniture on upper floors, in basements, or elsewhere on the property.

The Junkluggers of Fairfield and Westchester Counties is a paid removal service. This works very differently from municipal bulk pickup. The crew handles all lifting and hauling for you and then looks for opportunities to donate or recycle on your behalf. Items accepted for donation may also qualify for a tax-deductible donation receipt when possible. If you're deciding what should be donated and what should simply be removed, see this guide to donating vs. tossing furniture.