The fastest way to get rid of a couch in Reno is to have it picked up. JUNK.99$ Junk Removal carries it out of any room and hauls it away. An average sofa takes about 3 cubic yards of truck space, which is $225, or $180 if it's already outside. If you'd rather not pay, here are the free options first.
1. Sell it or give it away (free)
If the couch is clean and in decent shape, list it on Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor or Craigslist. Free listings with clear photos and the measurements often get picked up within a day or two. Ask the buyer to bring help and a truck.
2. Donate it (free, but you deliver)
The Salvation Army thrift stores in Reno (1925 Sutro St. and 2300 Valley Rd.) and Sparks (650 E. Prater Way) accept furniture, but they don't offer donation pickup, so you have to drop it off. Charities usually turn down couches with stains, tears, broken frames or pet damage. Call the store before you load up. See our full guide on where to donate furniture in Reno.
3. Use your free dump trips (free for many Reno households)
Waste Management gives Reno residential customers one free truckload, four times a year, at its transfer stations. Bring a recent WM bill or an ID with the matching address. You still need a truck, a helper and time to load and unload. Our Reno dump and transfer station guide has the locations and hours.
4. Don't leave it at the curb
A couch is too big for regular trash pickup. WM's extra-waste stickers are limited to items no larger than 4 x 4 x 4 feet and 50 pounds. Leaving furniture on the street or next to an apartment dumpster can count as illegal dumping, which carries a fine of up to $1,000 in Washoe County.
5. Book a junk removal pickup (from $99)
With JUNK.99$, you don't have to move the couch at all. We carry it out from upstairs rooms, basements and tight hallways, load it and sweep up. We price by the cubic yard and confirm the exact price on-site before we start. See our pricing.
Save 20%: Move the couch to your driveway or curb before we arrive and you get 20% off.
Tips before pickup
- Check the cushions and under the frame for anything you want to keep.
- Add other items to the same pickup. You only pay for the total space they take.
- Sleeper sofas are heavy. Tell us when you book so we bring the right crew.
Ready to clear it out? See our furniture removal or check our junk removal prices. Pickups start at $99 and the estimate is free.
Sources
- The Salvation Army Reno: Thrift stores
- Waste Management: Reno service guide (2024)
- Northern Nevada Public Health: Illegal dumping