Discarding furniture can be an administrative nightmare, so below I’ve found several of my favorite alternative ways of disposing of it without leaving it at the curbside; an eyesore for the whole neighborhood!
Sell It
Selling furniture can be an excellent way to both make extra cash and get rid of unneeded possessions. But before listing anything on Craigslist or eBay, there are several points you need to keep in mind before taking this route.
Prioritize being realistic about your item’s worth when selling. For instance, a baby blue media cabinet with some minor dings and scratches probably won’t fetch much; on the other hand, one in excellent condition might bring more interest from buyers.
Once you’ve determined an accurate price for your sale, the next step should be figuring out where and how you will advertise. Facebook Marketplace is a popular option; other options could include neighborhood Facebook groups, Craigslist or Letgo and other listings sites – it is best practice to promote it through multiple channels so that as many potential buyers as possible are reached by your sale.
Be sure to take high-quality photographs and provide a thorough description of your furniture to help potential buyers better understand its contents. Include details like size, damage and assembly needs as well as any special features like dovetailed joints or unique finishes which could increase its value.
Make sure to respond quickly to inquiries; otherwise, your buyers might become disinterested or purchase another item instead.
If it cannot be sold, donating it to charity might be an option. Donating can reduce waste while helping a worthy cause at once – simply drop off at a donation center or have someone take care of picking it up!
Donate It
Donating unwanted furniture (which you can learn more about here) is an excellent way to give back while also helping reduce trash in landfills. Keep in mind, though, that charities only accept furniture in good condition with no major rips, holes, or smells – this means no major damages such as major rips or tears as well as no smelly spots on it.
Donating it to local thrift stores, charity organizations, shelters, schools, or churches is an ideal way to give back. Donating can also help someone in need! If you don’t have time to ask around directly for potential donors, post on a Facebook group asking if anyone wants it; make sure that if any interest arises immediately follow-up.
The internet provides an online database that makes donating furniture easy. Select a charity and schedule free pickup of the donated pieces – making donating an excellent way of getting rid of unwanted furniture without incurring the costs of junk removal services and giving back while giving a tax deduction in return.
With so much furniture cluttering our cities today, discarding it can be a time-consuming task. But with some careful planning, discarding unwanted pieces doesn’t need to be so cumbersome or wasteful! With this guide as your guidebook for furniture removal services, hopefully this guide has provided helpful guidance for how best to go about disposing of old furniture! Good luck and let the process commence!
Curbside Pickup
If you can’t find anyone willing to purchase your furniture and the local landfill doesn’t accept large bulky items, curbside trash collection could be your only viable solution. Before choosing this method of disposal, be sure to visit your city website or contact their waste management department to assess if there are any rules or restrictions when disposing of furniture through curbside collection.
Ideally, furniture in good condition should be sold or donated; if that fails though, then hiring a junk removal service to haul away your unwanted pieces might be your only solution – although this may be more expensive but is important if it ends up ending up in landfills.
Most cities allow you to place unwanted furniture out for garbage and recycling collection on the curb. Be sure to put it out early enough before your collection date so it will be collected – otherwise fines from both your building and city could apply if not picked up on time.
Due to the bed bug epidemic, it is essential that mattresses and box springs be completely wrapped in plastic when being collected for recycling. This measure must be implemented as part of safety precaution.
If you can’t sell or donate your pieces, or don’t have time to do so yourself, contacting a junk removal service could be your only solution. Although this can be costly during peak junk hauling seasons – to ensure they can pick up your furniture on schedule without overbooking their services – calling ahead will ensure they can pick it up from you without delay.
Haul It to the Landfill
No matter if you’re moving, performing a home cleanout, or replacing worn or outdated pieces with newer versions, disposing of old furniture can be challenging. While it may be tempting to simply toss them out at the curb for disposal, doing this is illegal in certain locations and often proves frustrating when trying to cart away bulky junk from front or backyard spaces.
There are various eco-friendly solutions available to you when disposing of old furniture. One obvious method is giving it away to someone in need; alternatively, look up donation centers like Goodwill or the Salvation Army that offer pickup services; some may even collect it themselves!
Another possibility for you may be selling your things. If it is still in good condition and can be made to appear brand new with minimal work needed, chances are someone is willing to buy it at a fair price from you. You could advertise locally in newspapers or social media to see who might be interested.
If your furniture has fallen into disrepair and no longer holds any use for anyone, its metal parts can be recycled at your local recycling center or repurposed into something entirely different. Check with them first as to which types they accept and their scrap prices; or try taking it to a scrap dealer, though they might not take anything with upholstery attached.
If you don’t feel confident selling your furniture yourself, hiring a professional junk removal service might be the solution. Many services like https://ridly.com.au/ specialize in collecting unwanted sofas, mattresses, tables, chairs and hot tubs while others might accept construction waste, appliances, lawn equipment, and office items among other household items as well. Just be sure to read their policies first as some may impose limitations as to what and when they accept items for collection.
Repurpose It
Repurposing furniture can be an economical, eco-friendly way to rescue valuable pieces that may otherwise go into landfills. From old crates that would make great coffee tables or piano benches that could serve double duty as dressing tables to old bed frames that require new headboards – there may be an easy DIY project just waiting to be discovered and completed!
Find items for upcycling inspiration at thrift stores, flea markets and garage sales by perusing items with unique panels or details that could add character to a finished piece of furniture. Solid wood doors can often be easily cut down to size while often featuring stunning detailing that could become part of an upcycled project.
Once you have selected a piece that meets both your needs and aesthetic preferences, be sure to clean and repair as necessary. If painting, allow adequate dry time between coats. When selecting all-natural stain or durable paint for repurposed furniture repurposing projects, please refer to its product label for application instructions.
Getting rid of old furniture when moving can be tricky, so consider selling or giving away on neighborhood Facebook garage sale groups and Nextdoor. Nonprofit organizations also distribute used pieces back out into communities in need. Donating or selling it off at local yard sales and auctions may also help make room for something better!