Couch and sofa removal in Brewster, MA
What the Recycling Center charges for upholstered furniture
The posted schedule groups sofas, love seats and upholstered chairs at $20 each, so a sectional that comes apart in three pieces may be counted as three. The gatekeeper decides, and the schedule says all decisions of the gate keeper are final.
The table is dated October 2022. Call DPW at 508-896-3212 to confirm it still applies before you load the car.
A sofa that fits in a pickup bed is the simple case. A recliner or a sleeper sofa is heavier, so bring a second person and check the fee line with the gatekeeper.
Swap Shop, donation or the curb
A couch in good shape can go to the Swap Shop, but only if the shop has space, and capacity is decided by the volunteers or DPW staff. Torn, particle-board or broken pieces are refused. Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in South Yarmouth lists upholstered and wooden furniture among its free pickups, for items in excellent condition.
The pages we read describe no curbside bulky pickup, so a couch left at the road is not a town service.
When the couch will not fit in your car
A three-seat sofa on a Cape needs a pickup, a rope and a second person, and a Brewster permit tied to the vehicle you borrow. JUNKRUN takes it from the living room or the porch and loads it with anything else you are clearing. A sofa is $139, a recliner $89, a loveseat $89, each with no travel fee; larger loads use trailer prices of $209 for a quarter and $319 for a half, with a $159 minimum.
What else leaves with a couch
A couch rarely goes alone. The ottoman, side tables and cushions follow, and the schedule lists items separately: upholstered chairs at $20 each alongside sofas, a carpet over 4 feet by 6 feet at $30, and a TV at $15. Textiles such as blankets and pillows are not a Swap Shop item; clean, dry sheets, linens and towels go in the donation bins by the gatehouse.
For a full living room, price the group. A photo of the room gets one flat price from JUNKRUN.
Before a couch leaves a Brewster house
- Measure the door and the turn on the stairs, especially on a half-story stair.
- Check the pieces: a sectional or sleeper may be counted per piece at the gate.
- Strip cushions and bag loose fabric; PAYT bags are for trash, not furniture.
- Confirm the Recycling Center plate permit or buy the $10 day pass.
- Plan for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and not Tuesday, Wednesday or a holiday.
- If it is clean and sound, call the Swap Shop line (508-896-4541) before you drive.
Local resources in Brewster
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Transfer station
Brewster Recycling Center
Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Tuesday, Wednesday and holidays. Resident permit tied to a license plate, or a $10 day pass. In Brewster itself.
201 Run Hill Road, Brewster, MA 02631 - Reuse
Brewster Swap Shop
Thursday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; runs spring through fall; entry through the Recycling Center with a permit or proof of residency. In Brewster itself.
201 Run Hill Road, Brewster, MA 02631 - Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Cape Cod
Stores open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5; call to schedule a pickup.
28 Whites Path, South Yarmouth, MA (second store: 805 Gifford St. Ext., Falmouth)
Quick answers
How much does Brewster charge for a couch?
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$20 each for sofas, love seats and upholstered chairs on the October 2022 fee schedule.
Will the Swap Shop take my couch?
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Only if there is space and it is not particle board or broken. The volunteers make the call.
Can I put a couch out for the town?
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The pages we read show no curbside bulky pickup. Call DPW at 508-896-3212.
Do rental guests get a Recycling Center permit?
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No. The Select Board's rules say guests and relatives of residents are not eligible for resident permits; a day pass is $10.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Brewster before you go.
- Brewster Recycling Center Fee Schedule (as of October 3, 2022): “Sofas, Love Seats, Upholstered Chairs Ea $20” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Brewster: Swap Shop Acceptable Items: “Furniture - IF WE HAVE SPACE, not particle board, not broken” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Brewster: Swap Shop Acceptable Items: “Donations will only be accepted if capacity is available.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Brewster: Resident Beach and Recycling Center Permit Requirements: “Guests and relatives of residents/taxpayers are not eligible for a resident/taxpayer permits.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Brewster: Recycling Center Permit Information: “A Recycling Center Day pass may be purchased (check or credit card) at the gate house for $10.” · accessed November 6, 2026
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