Couch removal in Melrose, MA
Casella's couch pickup
Casella services the city's bulk item program: call 1-800-227-3552 or use the Casella app, name the item and pay the fee. The city's August 2026 schedule lists a regular sofa at $50, a loveseat at $45, a pullout couch at $55 and a chair or recliner at $50. The page does not list sectionals, so ask Casella how they count them.
The item has to be at the curb or edge of the driveway on the booked day. Casella is paid by the piece, so a three-piece sectional is three bookings if each section counts as an item. Put a couch out under cover if rain is forecast, as a soaked sofa is harder to lift.
Getting a couch out of a Melrose house
Many couches come into older houses on narrow stairs and are a tight fit coming out. Measure the doorway and the turn at the landing, and take the legs and cushions off first. If a sleeper sofa will not clear the stairwell, it is heavy enough for two people and is priced at $189.
JUNKRUN prices by type: chair $69, recliner $89, loveseat $89, sofa $139, sleeper $189 and $109 per sectional piece. The $159 minimum covers a pickup, so a sofa plus a chair is $208, and a sofa alone is $159.
Donate it if it is clean
Mission of Deeds in Reading accepts gently used furniture for families in need, with Saturday drop-off on the second and third Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. Habitat for Humanity ReStore takes upholstered pieces that are not ripped, worn, broken, dated or faded, but not sofa beds. Both are a drive from Melrose, and staff can refuse a piece on condition, so call first with a photo. A couch with stains, tears or pet damage is a poor candidate for either, and usually goes to disposal.
Couch removal in Melrose: Casella vs JUNKRUN
| Piece | Casella (city list) | JUNKRUN |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | $50 | $69 |
| Recliner | $50 | $89 |
| Loveseat | $45 | $89 |
| Regular sofa | $50 | $139 |
| Pullout / sleeper sofa | $55 | $189 |
| Sectional piece | Not listed | $109 per piece |
| Minimum | None listed | $159 per pickup |
Local resources in Melrose
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Greater Boston)
Nearest open ReStore for good furniture and cabinets from a basement or house cleanout. Drop-off Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; staff may refuse items. About 13 miles from Melrose (straight line), in West Roxbury.
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132 - Reuse
Mission of Deeds
Accepts: Gently used furniture, kitchen items and basic household goods
Non-profit that gives donated goods to families in Middlesex and Essex Counties. Office hours Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday drop-off 9-11 a.m. on the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month. About 5 miles from Melrose (straight line), in Reading.
6 Chapin Ave, Reading, MA 01867 - Town
Melrose City Yard (DPW Operations Facility)
Accepts: Mattresses and box springs with a $40 weekday pre-payment
The cheapest legal route for a Melrose resident with a car and a sticker. Open Mon, Tue and Thu 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m., and Saturdays 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April to December. In Melrose itself.
72 Tremont St, Melrose, MA 02176
Quick answers
What is the cheapest way to get rid of a couch in Melrose?
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Casella's bulky pickup, at $50 for a regular sofa. Book by phone or in the app and put it at the curb on the booked day.
Does Melrose take sectionals?
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The city's fee schedule lists sofas, loveseats and pullout couches but not sectionals. Ask Casella before booking.
Can JUNKRUN take the couch from inside?
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Yes. We carry from any floor with no stair fee. The price is $139 for a sofa, and a $159 minimum applies to the pickup.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Melrose before you go.
- City of Melrose: Solid Waste and Recycling Schedule of Fees (effective Aug 12, 2026): “Loveseat Per item $45.00 Pullout couch Per item $55.00” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Melrose: Solid Waste and Recycling: “The bulk item program is serviced through Casella” · accessed October 31, 2026
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