How to Get Rid of Furniture, Mattresses and Appliances in Auburn, Alabama

Reviewed by Jay Pritchard, Founder of Toss It, LLCPublished 2026-07-16Updated 2026-07-16

Auburn residents may have municipal curbside options for certain bulky items, but professional removal is often more convenient when items are upstairs, still inside the home, need to leave quickly, or include multiple pieces. Toss It handles the lifting, loading, and hauling from the item's current location — not the curb.

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When Auburn curbside pickup may work

Municipal collection can work well when: the item is already outside, you can wait for the next scheduled pickup, the item is on the approved list, and no refrigerant handling is required. Check the current Auburn Environmental Services schedule for your address before dragging anything to the curb.

When to hire full-service removal instead

The item is still inside the home or up a flight of stairs
You have a lease-end, closing, or move-in deadline
You have multiple pieces at once (couch + mattress + dresser)
The item is a refrigerator, freezer, or refrigerant appliance
You physically can't lift or move it safely
You'd rather not stage it curbside for a week

Couch and sectional removal

Sectionals are the #1 furniture pickup we do in Auburn. Two crew, out the door, into the trailer, gone in under 30 minutes on most jobs. If it has to come down stairs or through a tight door, that's still routine work — just tell us in advance so we bring the right straps.

Mattress and box-spring removal

Mattresses can't legally be landfilled in some situations and require specific disposal handling. That's included in our quote. King, queen, full, twin, or futon — same simple process.

Refrigerator and freezer preparation

Before we arrive:

Empty the unit and let it dry out overnight if possible
Prop the door open once emptied so it doesn't refreeze/mildew
Disconnect the water line for ice-makers
Leave 3 feet of clearance on the pull-out path

Refrigerant recovery is legally required on any unit containing coolant and is handled through certified processors as part of your Toss It quote.

Washer, dryer, and range removal

Washers: turn off the water valves and disconnect hoses
Dryers: unplug (or turn off the gas valve for gas models) and disconnect the vent
Ranges: turn off the gas or breaker and pull the appliance clear of the wall
We can do any of the above if you'd rather we handle it

Upstairs and apartment pickups

Second-floor apartments — especially in Auburn's off-campus market — are common. Narrow stairs, sharp turns, and elevator time slots all get factored into the quote before we arrive.

Donation and recycling considerations

Furniture and appliances in usable condition are routed to local donation partners with your permission. If we can donate an item instead of hauling it, we will — that's better for you, better for the community, and better for landfill volume.

Items Toss It cannot accept

Paint, motor oil, and household chemicals
Propane tanks (empty or otherwise)
Asbestos-containing materials
Medical waste, sharps, and biohazards
Ammunition or firearms

Frequently Asked Questions

+Does Auburn pick up my old refrigerator?

Auburn residents may have municipal curbside options for certain bulky items and appliances, but availability, sizes, and refrigerant handling rules vary by service area and season. Toss It handles the pickup end-to-end when curbside doesn't fit your situation — items are still inside, you're on a deadline, or municipal pickup isn't scheduled for weeks.

+Can you take a mattress and box spring?

Yes. Mattresses and box springs are one of the most common single-item pickups we do. Text a photo and the pickup address to 334-521-2091 for a firm quote.

+Do you carry couches out of second-floor apartments?

Yes. Upstairs pickups, narrow staircases, and tight doorways are standard. That's the biggest reason customers hire us instead of trying to schedule municipal bulk pickup — items still need to leave the room before curbside even matters.

+What appliances need special disposal?

Refrigerators, freezers, window AC units, dehumidifiers, and any appliance containing refrigerant must be processed through certified recovery. That's included in the price we quote — no add-ons at pickup.

+Do you take TVs, exercise equipment, and hot tubs?

TVs and most exercise equipment: yes. Hot tubs: yes, with an add-on due to the extra crew and disposal path. Send a photo and we'll confirm.

+What items can't Toss It accept?

We can't take hazardous materials — paint, motor oil, chemicals, solvents, propane tanks, asbestos, or medical waste. Check with Auburn Environmental Services or Lee County for the correct disposal path.

Reviewed by Jay Pritchard, Founder of Toss It, LLC

Jay has led hundreds of junk removals, estate cleanouts, and trailer rentals across Auburn, Opelika, Lake Martin, Valley, Phenix City, and the surrounding East Alabama communities since founding Toss It. Every guide on this site is reviewed against real Toss It projects before it's published.