Couch removal in Wellesley, MA
The RDF route
The RDF has designated areas for household trash and bulky waste, and the town posts no per-item fee for bulky waste from your own home in a vehicle with a permit that you drive. A sofa needs a truck, a tarp and straps, and a second person to lift it. All open vehicles and trailers must have a tarp and a fully covered load.
The RDF closes at noon Monday to Wednesday and is closed Sundays December to March.
Where a clean couch can go
New Life Furniture Bank accepts couches and sectionals up to 7 feet per piece, but not stained, worn out, missing parts or damaged ones. Drop-off in Walpole is free; a paid pickup covers Wellesley, 2 to 4 weeks out.
The Habitat ReStore in Ashland does not take upholstered furniture or sofa beds. Big Brother Big Sister takes no furniture, and the Reusables Area decides on large items case by case.
When it has to go this week
A stained or damaged sofa is outside what New Life accepts. Our prices: sofa $139, loveseat $89, sleeper $189, sectional $109, recliner $89, armchair $69. A sofa and a chair together are $208.
We carry it from the living room, down narrow stairs and past a tight hall, without scraping the walls. Text a photo and the doorway width.
Where a Wellesley couch can go
| Option | Condition needed | Cost and timing |
|---|---|---|
| RDF bulky waste | Any, from your own home | No per-item fee posted; your truck, sticker and tarp |
| New Life Furniture Bank | Clean, under 7 ft, no damage | Free drop-off in Walpole; paid pickup, 2 to 4 weeks |
| Habitat ReStore | Not upholstered | Not an option for a sofa |
| JUNKRUN | Any | Sofa $139, sectional $109, any day we have a slot |
Local resources in Wellesley
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
Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF)
Residents with an RDF sticker only. Mon to Wed 7 a.m. to noon, Thu to Sat 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Sunday 10 to 3 through November (closed Sundays December to March). In Wellesley itself.
169 Great Plain Avenue, Wellesley, MA 02482 - Donation
New Life Furniture Bank of MA (Walpole)
Free drop-off. A paid pickup service covers Wellesley with a 2 to 4 week lead time.
102 Elm Street, Walpole, MA 02081 - Reuse
RDF Reusables Area
Accepts: Working or easily repaired household items; no mattresses, appliances, large furniture or car seats
Take-it-or-leave-it area run by volunteers. Wed 7 to 11 a.m., Thu to Sat 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; open April through November. In Wellesley itself.
169 Great Plain Avenue (inside the RDF), Wellesley, MA 02482
Quick answers
Does Wellesley pick up couches?
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No. The town offers no curbside pickup. Couches go to the RDF bulky waste area or to a private hauler.
Can I donate a couch in Wellesley?
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New Life Furniture Bank takes clean couches up to 7 feet per piece. Big Brother Big Sister and the Habitat ReStore do not.
How much does the RDF charge for a couch?
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The town posts no per-item fee for a resident's own household waste. Other fees are in the Customer Service Office.
How much does JUNKRUN charge for a couch in Wellesley?
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A sofa is $139, a loveseat $89, a sectional $109, with the minimum at $159.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Wellesley before you go.
- Town of Wellesley: RDF Trash: “In order to avoid any fees, the waste must originate from the one Wellesley residence at which the occupant resides” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Wellesley RDF Rules and Regulations (Article 3400): “Permits shall be issued to Wellesley residents only” · accessed November 6, 2026
- New Life Furniture Bank: What we accept: “Any Size Mattresses, Box Springs and Frames” · accessed November 6, 2026
- New Life Furniture Bank: Pickup: “Canton, Dedham, Dover, Easton, Foxboro, Franklin, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Norwood, Sharon, Sherborn, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester ReStore: Donation guidelines: “Upholstered or leather furniture” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Big Brother Big Sister Foundation: Acceptable items: “No furniture of any kind, mattresses, lamps or suitcases” · accessed November 6, 2026
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