Does the Salvation Army Pick Up Furniture? [2026 Guide]

Schedule a Salvation Army furniture donation pickup in three ways:

• •Online: Visit satruck.org, enter your zip code, and follow the prompts to select items and choose a pickup date
• •Phone: Call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825) to speak with a scheduler
• •Local office: Contact your nearest Salvation Army Family Store directly for same-city scheduling

The Salvation Army typically picks up within 3-7 business days of scheduling. During peak donation seasons (spring cleaning, post-holiday January), wait times stretch to 2-4 weeks.

Pickup crews will take furniture from your porch, garage, or curb. They do not disassemble furniture or navigate narrow staircases. Items must be accessible without entering bedrooms or upper floors in some locations.

The Salvation Army accepts furniture that is gently used, clean, and in sellable condition. Their thrift stores resell donated items, so they only take pieces they can actually sell.

Accepted items:

• •Couches and sofas (no rips, stains, or pet damage)
• •Dining tables and chairs
• •Dressers, nightstands, and bedroom furniture
• •Desks and office furniture
• •Bookshelves and entertainment centers
• •Bed frames (no mattresses in most locations)
• •Working appliances

Not accepted:

• •Mattresses and box springs (most locations refuse due to bed bug risk)
• •Furniture with pet damage, stains, rips, or structural damage
• •Particle board furniture that is water-damaged or falling apart
• •Built-in furniture or items requiring disassembly from walls
• •Items with recalls or safety concerns

Many Salvation Army locations have suspended in-home furniture pickups since 2020. When you enter your zip code at satruck.org, you may see the message: "Currently, in-home pickups are suspended in your area."

If Salvation Army pickup is unavailable, these alternatives work:

• •Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Free pickup for furniture in good condition. Schedule at habitat.org or call your local ReStore. Coverage varies by market.
• •Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist "Free" section: List the item as free and someone picks it up within 24-72 hours in most metro areas.
• •Dropcurb: $79 curbside pickup, any condition, same-day available. Move the furniture to the curb and book online.
• •City bulk pickup: Free, 2-8 week wait. Call 311 to schedule.

For furniture that is damaged, stained, or broken — no charity will accept it. Junk removal or bulk pickup are your only options.

All three charities accept furniture donations, but their services differ significantly.

The Salvation Army offers free pickup in areas where the service is active. They accept a broad range of furniture but refuse mattresses. Tax deduction receipts provided at pickup.

Goodwill does not typically offer furniture pickup. You need to deliver items to a Goodwill drop-off location yourself. Goodwill accepts furniture at their retail stores — call ahead to confirm your location takes large items.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore offers free pickup for furniture, appliances, and building materials. ReStores are independently operated, so pickup availability and accepted items vary by location. ReStore is often the most flexible of the three for large furniture.

Yes. Furniture donated to the Salvation Army is tax deductible. The Salvation Army provides a donation receipt at pickup or drop-off. You determine the fair market value of your items.

The Salvation Army publishes a Donation Value Guide to help estimate deductible values. Common furniture values:

• •Sofa/couch: $35-200 (depending on condition and brand)
• •Dining table with chairs: $75-400
• •Dresser: $25-150
• •Desk: $25-125
• •Bookshelf: $15-75

For donations exceeding $500 total value, IRS Form 8283 is required. For donations over $5,000, a qualified appraisal is needed. Keep your receipt and take photos of donated items for your records.