That antique chair was absolutely beautiful — at least, until a leg fell off and the cushion started smelling like last week’s dinner. Now you have to figure out what to do with it. You do not want to keep it, but you also can’t just toss it in the trash bin. If you’re wondering how to get rid of large, bulky furniture, you have a few different options to try:
Selling it. If the piece is easy to repair or unbroken, you could use websites like CraigsList, Amazon or eBay to sell the item locally. Often, buyers are willing to pick up their purchases, making the process easier for you.
Donate it. If the piece, or any part of it, can be used, local charity organizations would be happy to use them! Some organizations even prefer broken furniture so they can recycle the parts.
Throw it out. If there’s absolutely no use for this piece, you may have to just toss it. In this case, you need to check with your local city trash collection or sanitation department to make sure you’re following proper protocol. Oftentimes, garbage removal workers need advanced notice before picking something up curbside. In this situation, you will also need to remove the furniture from your home yourself. Although this is rare, some municipalities may even require you to bring the piece to the local dump or landfill yourself.
Contact A Garbage Removal Service
If you find yourself unable to do much of this work yourself, you may want to hire a junk removal company. Professionals like this certainly know how to get rid of large furniture efficiently and according to the appropriate rules and regulations.
Be sure you choose the right company or professional. You can use TalkLocal to connect with local junk removal companies. We take the work out of connecting you with the professionals you truly need.
Just last night, my wife noticed that a leg came off from our couch. The couch was so antique that two of the four legs of it came off. Because of that, my plan is to find a furniture removalist to get rid of that couch for us.