Couch Removal in Lowell, MA

Getting a sofa out of a three-decker

The hardest part of a Lowell couch is rarely the curb. Triple-decker stairwells are narrow, with a landing turn and sometimes a porch rail to clear. A three-cushion sofa that went in through a different door years ago may not fit back out. If it does not pivot, the crew unscrews legs or cuts the frame down on the landing, which is why you should say which floor it is on when you book.

Two-person pieces matter too. Sleepers and recliner sofas are heavy, which is why they are $189 against $139 for a regular sofa.

Prices by couch type

Prices come from our menu: chair $69, recliner $89, loveseat $89, sofa (seats three, no pull-out) $139, sleeper or recliner sofa $189, and sectionals $109 per piece. A three-piece sectional is $327; it is priced by section because every corner and chaise must be carried separately.

The minimum job is $159, so a loveseat alone is billed at $159. A loveseat plus a chair totals $158 and is also at the minimum. Adding a rug or a table usually costs nothing extra to get to the next price step.

When the city route makes sense

If the couch is ground-floor and you can wait for an appointment, the Waste Management bulky pickup may be the cheaper path; the city says bulky items must be scheduled with Waste Management, and we could not find a published fee, so compare quotes. Keep to the city's timing: items go out no earlier than the day before collection, in front of your own property. A couch left out before that, or out front of a neighbor's building, can draw the fines the city lists at up to $100.

Measure before the couch moves

Measure the couch
Width, depth and arm height, plus the narrowest doorway or stairwell width.
Check the turn
Stand on the landing and picture the sofa tipped on end; if it cannot pivot there, plan to take it apart.
Remove cushions and legs
Cushions off, screw-on legs out. This often saves a cut-up.
Clear the stairwell
Move shoes, strollers and bikes out of the shared hall; tell neighbors the time.
Tell us the floor
We price by the piece, so floor number does not change the cost, but it does change the crew size.

Local resources in Lowell

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Thrift
Salvation Army Appleton Street Store
Accepts: Furniture, appliances, clothing and household goods; call before loading
Pickup line 800-728-7825; appliances must be near a power outlet so they can be tested. In Lowell itself.
150 Appleton St, Lowell, MA 01852
Website for Salvation Army Appleton Street Store 978-458-3396
Thrift
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop
Accepts: Usable furniture and clothing; pickups can be scheduled on their website
The Westford guide lists 1488 Middlesex St; a Tyngsborough town page lists 701 Merrimack St. Call to confirm the shop you want. In Lowell itself.
1488 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Website for St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop 978-453-7750

Quick answers

Is a sleeper sofa priced differently?

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Yes, $189, because it is heavier and needs two people. The hide-a-bed mattress inside it is not a separate mattress charge.

Can I donate the couch instead?

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Possibly. The Salvation Army Appleton Street store and St. Vincent de Paul are options for usable furniture; call first to ask about condition and pickup.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Lowell before you go.

City of Lowell: Curbside Collection: “big or bulky items must be scheduled for pick up with Waste Management” · accessed October 31, 2026
City of Lowell: Curbside Collection (set-out timing): “No items out for collection such as trash, recycling, yard waste or bulky items, should be put out any earlier than the day before it's collection” · accessed October 31, 2026
City of Lowell: Curbside Collection (fines): “Anyone found in violation of this is subject to fines up to $100.” · accessed October 31, 2026

Couch removal in Lowell