How to remove it out of your house (legally) and (preferably) away from a landfill
Even if buying sofas online is easy, there are certain advantages to shopping at brick-and-mortar stores. To begin with, traveling to stores in person allows you to test them out before making a purchase. Then there's the issue of delivery.
Yes, your internet purchases will be delivered to your home, but you will be responsible for transporting them inside, up (or down) any stairs, and to its final destination—where you will assemble it yourself and decide what to do with your old sofa. Though it's not a guarantee, some physical businesses will not only bring your new sofa, but will also remove the old one (if you want them to).
While this may not appear to be the most important benefit, if you've ever had to dispose of a large piece of furniture and don't possess a large car, you know how difficult it can be. If you ever find yourself in this predicament, here are a few possibilities.
How to Dispose of an Old Couch
About be clear, we're referring to circumstances in which keeping the sofa in your house isn't an option, such as if you don't have anyplace to store it. Here are several methods for getting it out:
Make a donation
Even if you don't own a vehicle or a van, you might be able to donate your old couch. However, it may be necessary to do some homework because not all thrift stores and resale groups accept furniture donations, and even if they do, they may not offer a donation pickup service. You'll undoubtedly need to make some phone calls, but this Lifehacker piece from January can help you get started.
It can be sold or given away
Check with your friends and relatives to see if anyone wants the couch. If there are no takers, post an ad on Freecycle, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or Nextdoor informing others that it is for sale or free. Make it clear that they will be responsible for removing it from your home and transporting it themselves.
Though it may be tempting to place the sofa on the curb with a "free" sign, verify your city's guidelines before going to the trouble of transporting it. Some communities have specified days for putting items on the curb to be given away. It is never acceptable in the eyes of others.
It should be recycled
There are various methods for recycling old sofas, but your best chance is to call your city's sanitation agency or a garbage collection business to find out how furniture recycling is handled in your region. Some towns have bulk recycling centers or specified drop-off days.
If the sofa can no longer be utilized, another alternative is to disassemble it and recycle the component parts. After disassembling it, transport the wood, fabric, foam core, and springs to a recycling center or scrapyard.
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