When it’s time to move, spring-clean your home, or replace old and unused furniture in your home, you’ll need to get rid of it. Nonetheless, disposing of old furniture is tricky because it’s bulky and heavy. The job will be even more challenging if you have multiple pieces to dispose of.
These tips will get you going if you want to get rid of the old stuff:
Hire a Garbage Pickup Company
It’s a no-brainer that hiring a trash removal company makes old furniture removal easier. You won’t need to do the heavy lifting or worry about where your old furniture will be taken to by the disposal crews. All you need to do is contact the trash removal company and pinpoint the items you want removed from your home, and they will do the rest of the work for you.
Leave the Furniture in the Curb
Hiring a garbage pickup company will undoubtedly be far-fetched if you are disposing of a few pieces of furniture. For instance, if you only need to ditch a few chairs, consider leaving them by the curb. Passersby by might find the items and pick them up for renovation. This disposal option is convenient for those who lack the funds to hire a removal company or time to dispose of their old furniture themselves.
Haul It Away Yourself
If you own a flatbed or a large pickup truck, you can haul away the old and unwanted furniture. However, you first need to identify where you will dump it. This may not be a viable option if you neither have a pickup truck nor know where to find a landfill, scrap dealer, or recycling center near you. Also, some recycling centers and scrap dealers only accept old furniture under special conditions. Not to mention that you’ll do much of the heavy lifting yourself.
Organize a Yard or Garage Sale
If the items you’re disposing of are usable or repairable, you can make some money by organizing a yard or garage sale. Old furniture can still fetch a good price if it’s usable. A garage or yard sale is also an excellent way to dispose of other unwanted belongings in your home, including tools, clothing, appliances, toys, and home décor.
What you think of as old may surprisingly be a hit with buyers in a garage sale, especially if the items are well-used. A garage sale allows you to get rid of old furniture effortlessly, all while making some money.
Donate The Old Furniture
Another great way to get rid of old furniture is by embracing your philanthropic side and donating it. There won’t be a shortage of takers if your furniture is well-used and free of odors, stains, rips, or holes.
A neighborhood school, homeless shelter, community center, or church may find the old items useful, so it’s best to call around and see who might be interested. The beauty of donating old items is that it’s gratifying to see them getting reused by those in need instead of rotting away in a dump.
Post It For Sale Online
If you’re in no hurry to dispose of your old furniture, you can put it up for sale online. There are many online platforms to do so, including free classified ad websites, community message boards, and even social media. Although it may take time to get rid of all the items, you’ll ultimately make some money from your old stuff.
Key Takeaways
There’s so much you can do to dispose of old furniture. However, hiring garbage removers is the most effective option. You’ll have the job done quickly, which comes in handy if you’re moving or want to replace the old items immediately.