Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.
Standard sofa$79First item example Before applicable tax
Your exact price. Upfront.
Find your items in the catalog and see your exact price online. Book without phone calls or an in-person estimate.
Gone as soon as today.
Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.
In the loop until it’s gone.
Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Made for your place
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
1
Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
2
Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
3
Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
City collection City special collection includes sofas, chairs and mattresses at eligible private residences. Confirm City collection eligibility and any charge for the exact item with Public Works.
City collection City special collection includes sofas, chairs and mattresses at eligible private residences. Confirm City collection eligibility and any charge for the exact item with Public Works.
City collection Metal appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers use alternate-Tuesday metal collection. Dishwashers and microwaves are listed for ordinary bulk instead. Confirm City collection eligibility and any charge for the exact item with Public Works.
City collection Ecology Services handles the City’s contracted household trash and recycling. City bulk and yard routes are separate. Confirm City collection eligibility and any charge for the exact item with Public Works.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Westminster separates household trash, metal and ordinary bulk into different collection routes. Confirm City eligibility and request special pickup before placing items at the usual trash location.
City special collection includes sofas, chairs and mattresses at eligible private residences.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm City collection eligibility and any charge for the exact item with Public Works.
When & how
Request pickup at least 24 hours ahead through MyWestminsterMD or 410-848-9077. Bulk runs alternate weeks on the address’s Thursday or Friday route.
Get it ready
Use the usual trash location, within five feet of the collection spot; do not place items behind a fence or sidewalk. Confirm any mattress preparation.
Metal appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers use alternate-Tuesday metal collection. Dishwashers and microwaves are listed for ordinary bulk instead.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm City collection eligibility and any charge for the exact item with Public Works.
When & how
Request approval at least 24 hours before the assigned collection.
Get it ready
Remove refrigerator doors. Keep metal-only items separate from the ordinary bulk pile.
Confirm City approval for the exact air conditioner before scheduling metal pickup. County residents also have a listed air-conditioner recycling option at Northern Landfill.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm City collection eligibility and any charge for the exact item with Public Works.
When & how
Call Public Works for collection or use the county recycling area during receiving hours.
Get it ready
Ask for disconnection and refrigerant handling instructions; identify the unit type before moving it.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Shared buildings, mixed business properties or addresses outside City service.
Cost & conditions
Confirm City collection eligibility and any charge for the exact item with Public Works.
Arrange it
Confirm the property’s collector with Public Works or the manager.
The City lists private residences and buildings with fewer than four units; confirm a four-unit property directly. Businesses and larger buildings are excluded.
Northern Landfill provides a county resident alternative. Separate recyclable appliances from furniture or building waste and confirm the load’s category before traveling. County recycling acceptanceCurrent county disposal rates
County resident drop-off
Northern Landfill and Recycling Center
1400 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, MD 21157
Household furniture and mattresses as charged bulky waste; approved white goods and listed electronics have separate recycling areas.
County-generated material for eligible Carroll County residents. Bring proof of residency and confirm unusual loads or vehicle requirements before travel. Remove refrigerator and freezer doors. TVs and standalone monitors are excluded from electronics recycling.
Household bulky waste and construction loads have separate weight rates and a minimum charge. Approved resident white goods qualify for no-charge recycling.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
Does ordinary trash pickup include a couch?+
No. City bulk pickup is arranged separately from the contracted household-trash service.Official guidance
Can I put a dishwasher with metal pickup?+
No. The City puts dishwashers and other listed nonmetal appliances on the bulk route rather than the metal route.Official guidance
Does the county recycle every screen?+
No. Its recycling list excludes televisions and standalone monitors, even though the City lists TVs for bulk collection.Official guidance
Can I leave a contractor’s renovation pile for bulk pickup?+
No. Contractor debris and listed heavy materials are excluded. The limited wood allowance is not approval for a mixed renovation load.Official guidance
Does a Westminster postal address guarantee City bulk pickup?+
Confirm the property is eligible for City service. County disposal access and City curbside collection are separate programs.Official guidance
