How to dispose of a couch?

Want to change your furnishings, but don't know what to do with your shabby couch? Or maybe you inherited a nice house, but grandma's sofa is long overdue for the dump? You don’t have to worry no more, there is an easy solution to your problem now.

So you ask yourself: “where can I throw away a couch?”. The thing is - you can’t. Or at least you shouldn’t – it won't fit in an ordinary dumpster. If you want to keep a piece of furniture, but it looks out of date, you can just renovate it. Just change the upholstery, add new cushions and a brand-new sofa is ready!

If you are determined, it’s easy to get rid of old furniture, but you have to know the right ways to do it. You can sell it, donate it, recycle it, or just trust us to do the dirty work for you, since we are professionals. Contact us and we will drop off your furniture, take it apart and send it for recycling or charity depending on its condition.

If you see that your piece of furniture is fine, but you just want to replace it, it's best to give it to charity. Your old sofa is already boring you, but it would be a real gift for someone! Thus, you not only get rid of the stuff you're tired of but also help people. What's more, you help the environment by extending the life of the furniture you no longer use. Among other things, thanks to the donation, you can get a tax deduction. Research organizations in your city that accept furniture donations or just give us a call and we'll do it for you.

Fans of garage and yard sales will be happy to learn how to dispose of a couch. Just sell it in a yard sale! After all, there are times when we simply change the interior design, where that sofa no longer fits, but it's quite possible that it will fit in perfectly at your neighbors' place.

If you don't like sales, just sell the couch. There are many ways to do this, the easiest would be to sell it online. The happy buyer will take their own purchase from your living room, and you won’t have to bother. There are disadvantages, though – it is not always convenient to answer the phone and sometimes you have to insist on a certain price.

When we talk about where to dump a couch, this is a popular method, but it’s not always allowed. It is better to check if it is possible in your area, otherwise you risk getting a fine. If you have made it clear that this is allowed, you can safely put your couch by the road with a "free" sign. This is convenient if you have the opportunity to take the couch out of the house and bring it to the curb yourself or with the help of dedicated companies.

Recycling is a great and environmentally friendly way to do it! It's the best way to get rid of something without harming the environment. It's caring for nature, but keep in mind that it will require a lot of effort on your part. This is not very difficult, but still, not everyone will be able to take a sofa apart, and this is a prerequisite for recycling.

Like recycling, it is one of the eco-friendly ways of how to getting rid of an old sofa. Just don't forget that the couch will have to be disassembled. Dismantling a sofa is not as difficult as you might think. The steps are simple:
● Take away the sofa cushions – you can leave them for your dog or cat;
● Turn the couch over to detach the upholstery;
● Remove any metal staples;
● Disassemble the wooden frame.
Your couch is ready to be upcycled!

Some companies can take your old furniture when you buy a new piece from them. This way you not only dispose of the unnecessary sofa, but also get a discount on a new one. Thus, you will save money. The downside is that you have a similar product in the place where you handed over the old one, and the range is not always satisfactory.

Throwing away a whole sofa somewhere is hard work, you have to find a place and figure out how to get it there. However, a disassembled sofa is easy to throw away. See how to disassemble it in the upcycling section. Not the easiest option, plus you'll spend a lot of effort dismantling the couch and throwing it away.

Of course, if you have the time and energy, you can learn about all these methods and choose the right one for you. But it is much easier to contact First Junk Removal Company, where your sofa is guaranteed to be disposed of according to all the rules and will not be harming the environment.

If you are afraid to contact us because you think this service is too expensive, just go to https://1stjunkcompany.com/furniture-removal and call a specialist. He will estimate the amount of work and tell you the final cost, and then you can decide whether to agree to it. We draw up a contract in which all items will be transparently specified. You will not have to pay extra for anything.

The best part is that you don't have to do anything at all. Our team will come, lift, disassemble, and load your sofa into our truck. Due to the fact that our trucks are 10 times bigger than regular trucks, they will accommodate any of the old stuff you want to get rid of.