How To Get Rid Of Old Furniture

Redecorating and getting rid of old furniture around the house? Check out our tips on the best ways to dispose of furniture.

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Getting rid of old furniture can be a challenge — but our in-depth disposal guide will help you find the right solution in no time.

Ultimately, the best way to get rid of furniture depends on two things: the condition of the item and your area's local guidelines. Read on to find the easiest and most cost-efficient disposal options for outdated couches, busted dining room table sets, old mattresses and everything in between

Tossing more than just old furniture? Check out our residential dumpsters page to get a roll off container to toss multiple items.

In This Article:

Choose a piece of furniture below to learn how to safely and easily toss it.

Couches

Mattresses

Tables

5 Ways to Dispose of Furniture

If your furniture is clean and in good condition, you can hold a garage sale or contact a local resale shop to sell it. Don’t feel like coordinating a large sale or drop-off? Consider advertising with an online service instead.

• eBay
• 5miles
• OfferUp
• Chairish
• Craigslist
• Facebook Marketplace

If you’re looking for a free furniture disposal option, donating items in good condition can make a huge difference for someone in need. Contact local shelters, furniture banks or larger organizations to make the most impact in your community. If you can't find a local organization accepting furniture, these national organizations with local presence are also quite helpful:

• Goodwill
• Freecycle
• Donation Town
• The Salvation Army
• Habitat for Humanity
• Furniture Bank Network
• Vietnam Veterans of America

This option is typically the most convenient in residential settings, but you'll need to research your local regulations first. At apartments, furniture is not accepted in front load dumpsters or compactors and depending on your area, you’ll need to consider possible restrictions, such as:

• Specified bulk collection days at your home.
• Extra fees for furniture pickup with regular trash.
• Rules for wrapping upholstered furniture in plastic.
• Limits on the number of furniture items left curbside.

If you only need to toss a few items but can’t lift them yourself, you might consult a junk removal company. They’ll come to your home and remove the items for you. However, space in their truck is usually limited and you may not receive a complete price upfront. This process typically involves:

• Varied rates for individual items.
• You sorting items prior to the scheduled day.
• A final price given upon completion of the job.
• Team members entering your home to remove the furniture.

You can typically throw bed frames, chairs, desks, dressers and tables in a dumpster all at once for convenient disposal. Mattresses may not be accepted in certain areas due to local landfill regulations. When you contact us, we'll let you know if we can accept your furniture, then we’ll walk you through the rental process. With a residential dumpster rental, you can:

• Work at your own pace.
• Toss unwanted items as you go.
• Get rid of multiple bulky items all at once.
• Know exactly what you’re paying upfront.

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If your furniture is destined for the trash, there are a few ways to toss it. While renting a dumpster is typically the fastest way to toss large amounts of junk, you might consider alternate disposal methods for single items. Let's take a look at the average prices for each.

Depending on local landfill regulations, transporting debris to the dump yourself may be an option. Keep in mind that you will be charged a fee per ton, plus the costs of gas and labor.

Sometimes thinking about what your furniture is made out of helps you come up with disposal options. For example, a table with a glass top supported by a metal frame could be taken to a donation center that accepts building materials, where it would be separated and each material used for a new purpose. If you’re interested in recycling your furniture, check out the table below for some common rules and regulations surrounding the material you’re hoping to dispose of.

Keep in Mind: If you’re tossing a lot of furniture at one time, a dumpster rental is often the best option to get rid of all your unwanted items.

Wondering how to get rid of heavy tables? From dining room sets to large coffee tables and lawn furniture, tossing these bulky items can be difficult. To help you find the best disposal option for your situation, we collected a variety of resources, including some environmentally friendly ways to get rid of your junk.

Order a roll off dumpster to quickly toss your table, along with any other junk. For larger pieces, consider removing drawers or disassembling legs.

Junk removal companies often charge extra for bulky items. A large dining room set may be too big for one truckload, which can quickly become costly.

Hauling your old tables to the landfill yourself can be labor-intensive and bulky items may cause damage to your vehicle. Check local regulations and disposal fees.

If your furniture is clean and in excellent condition, you may be able to make some extra cash selling it at a yard sale or local consignment shop. To successfully sell your furniture online, it’s important to make your pieces stand out from the rest with competitive pricing, quality photos and specific details, like noting any imperfections.

Donating your table to a charity is beneficial to the environment and your community. To determine whether your furniture can be donated, check for scratches, dents or water damage to the wood.

Many of the pieces and parts of your table can typically be recycled like wood, glass or metal. Just keep in mind that varnishes or any other treatment may not be safe for recycling.

Choose a construction material for detailed disposal options.

Lumber & Wood	Tile	Pallets
Flooring	Scrap Metal	Concrete
Shingles	Insulation	Paint

Start by asking yourself if you can sell, donate or recycle your unwanted furniture. If the pieces are old or broken, check if your city offers bulk trash service and place them outside for curbside collection. If you are working on a large junk removal project, rent a dumpster to toss tables, chairs and sofas all at once.

Local nonprofits and thrift stores often accept your old furniture if it is in good condition. Additionally, national organizations such as The Salvation Army, Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity may even offer free pickup services. If the furniture is in disrepair, consider recycling the piece at a local center instead of donating.

Yes, but you’ll need to consider your budget and craftiness beforehand. Sometimes repurposing is as simple as deciding that an old nightstand is going to be a kids table. Other times, you may need to get some tools and make adjustments.

Need some quick tips? Check out these blog posts and dumpster rental resources.

Blog Posts:

• Planning a Garage Sale
• How to Clean Out a House
• How to Easily Get Rid of Bedroom Furniture

Dumpster Rental Resources:

• Prohibited Items
• Dumpster Rental Tips
• What Size Dumpster Do I Need?

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