Furniture removal & pickup service
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From heavy sofas to awkward bed frames, we handle the lifting and responsible recycling for you.
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The easiest way to get rid of old furniture
Getting rid of old furniture is a heavy, awkward challenge that is nearly impossible to tackle alone. Instead of struggling with dollies or risking injury, let 1-800-GOT-JUNK? handle the hard work. From massive bookcases to heavy tables, our professional team provides safe, efficient hauling. We manage the entire removal process so you can reclaim your space effortlessly.
How our furniture removal service works
In just 4 easy steps, you can reclaim your space, ready for endless possibilities.
Schedule appointment
- Book online or call us
- No deposit required
- Same-day service available
Get in-person estimate
- Two-person team
- Two-hour arrival window
- No obligation to proceed with the service
Watch us get to work
- Zero preparation needed
- We do all the heavy lifting
- We sweep up after
Responsible disposal
- Donation drop-off to local charities
- Recycling taken to local facilities
- We take care of all collecting and sorting
Why choose 1-800-GOT-JUNK? to remove and recycle your old furniture?
1-800-GOT-JUNK? offers full-service solutions, hauling heavy items from right where they sit—no need to drag them to the curb. Simply point, and our professional team handles the loading and responsible disposal.
Whether it’s a sofa, desk, or bed frame, we prioritize eco-friendly processing or donation to local charities. For items that aren’t recyclable, we’ll connect with local charity groups to see if they need furniture donations. If the items are broken or otherwise can’t be recycled or donated, we’ll ensure that they’re properly disposed of.
No matter where you live, we’ve got you covered with locations across Canada. Find a location near you.
How our furniture removal pricing works
We charge by volume, which is how much space your items take up in the truck. We have a minimum charge for very small loads; from there, prices go from 1/8th of a truck up to a full truckload. We also have special pricing if you only have one single item. We can give you an exact price once we see the items in person.
Our prices include everything
- Junk removal from anywhere—no need to move items out
- Our friendly teams, who are fully licensed and insured
- All lifting, loading, and cleanup
- Disposal and environmental fees
Why choose us?
We provide fast, full-service junk removal to keep your home clutter-free.
Convenience
We offer same-day service and flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle.
Two-person team
A professional, licensed, and insured two-person team will arrive at your home in uniform, ready to handle all your junk removal needs.
No heavy lifting
We’ll handle all the lifting and loading, and even sweep up when we’re done, leaving your space spotless.
Free, no-obligation estimates
To make sure you get the most accurate price possible, we provide in-person estimates at your convenience.
Peace of mind
We give old items a new life by recycling the recyclables and donating the donatables to keep as much as possible out of the landfill.
24/7 phone support
Our customer service team is available 24/7 to answer any questions.
Frequently asked questions
How to dispose of old furniture?
If you’re looking to upgrade your home or move out, you may find it hard to get rid of your old furniture.
Here are some quick ways to dispose of old furniture -
- Take it to a landfill site near your city
Find a local landfill site near your city and ask them if they accept the type of furniture that you want to dispose of, and if they are open for public dumping. Once they confirm that they will accept your furniture, you can load it into a pickup truck and carry it to the landfill site. The landfill sites usually charge a fee to dispose of your furniture.
- Donate it to a local charity
If your furniture is still in a good usable condition, you can carry it to your local charity and donate it. You can also ask the charity if they are willing to pick up your furniture from your home. Some organizations that offer pick-up may take multiple weeks to come by, so this may not be ideal if you need the furniture gone quickly.
- Talk to your local scrap metal dealer
Most metal furniture can be recycled at a recycling facility. First, you need to determine if the metal is ferrous or non-ferrous. Hold a magnet close to the metal furniture, and if it sticks, it’s ferrous. Non-ferrous metals can cost a little more to recycle, so you need to confirm with the scrap dealer if they accept such metal furniture.
- Rent a roll-off dumpster
Roll-off dumpsters vary in size. Hire a roll-off dumpster that would easily accommodate all your old furniture, and the dumpster company will drop it off at your place. Load the furniture into the dumpster, then contact the company to pick it up. You will have to manually load them into the dumpster, and there is a risk that others will fill it with their items if it is left overnight.
- Contact a junk removal company in your city
Local junk removal companies such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can help you dispose of your old furniture for a fee in an eco-friendly manner. With our services, we can often pick up your old furniture on the same day you call, and we’ll even sweep up when we leave. If possible, we also donate them to local charitiesif they are in working condition. You won’t have to lift a finger!
Can you throw a couch in the dumpster?
It’s best to avoid throwing your couch in or near a dumpster. It may seem like the easiest way to get rid of your old couch, but many garbage services aren’t equipped to handle couch removal. Even if they are, they often require old couches to be broken down before they can be removed.
Am I allowed to put my old furniture on the curb to give it away for free?
It depends on where you are located and the type of living space you have. Some city guidelines do offer furniture pick up, while others do not allow residents to haul their furniture to the curb and will fine you for doing so. If your building has a strata manager, check whether this is allowed. It can get stressful if no one takes the item, and you have to find another tactic.
How can I take apart a couch for disposal?
Taking apart your couch is a multi-step process. Here’s what you need to do:
- Gather the tools you’ll need—common examples include:
- Screwdriver
- Allen wrench
- Staple puller
- Box cutter
- Remove the cushions from the sofa
- Turn the sofa on its back to take apart the legs
- Use a staple remover or screwdriver to take apart the upholstery
- Disassemble the wood frame
- You’re done! Now, you can dispose of the couch’s individual components
Who can I get to pick up old furniture?
You have a few options when it comes to old furniture removal:
- Check with your city and see if they offer free pickup for large items. Regulations vary depending on your location.
- Sell or give your old furniture away for free and have the buyer pick it up from your home.
- Donate it to a local charity. Some may offer to pick up the items for you, but you may have to drop them off yourself.
- Haul it yourself to the dump. However, this can be tricky to organize, especially if you don’t already have a truck that can fit all your items.
- Hire a professional junk removal service like 1-800-GOT-JUNK? to handle furniture pick up for you.
How do you determine furniture haul-away prices?
Our full-service junk removal offers straightforward pricing based on how much space your items occupy in our trucks—anything from ⅛ to a full truckload. When you haul away furniture with us, you only pay for what you use, whether it's large or smaller pieces. Furniture removal costs vary by location due to local disposal fees, but we always offer a competitive price.
I'm moving offices. What can I do with old office furniture?
Since most offices contain large amounts of furniture, take an inventory of everything you don’t need to take with you when you move. This helps keep track of what you want to take and what you need to get rid of.
Consider selling or giving furniture to your employees or donating it to your local charity. You can also call your city or local scrap yard to see what type of large items they cantake. A professional junk removal service like 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can make the office furniture removal process easy for you.
Can you recycle wood furniture?
Yes, depending on the type of wood used. If you have items that are made from untreated wood, these can be recycled and sometimes even composted. Most furniture is made of treated wood, which means it has been pressure-treated, stained, painted, or varnished. This type of wood, along with particleboard and chipboard, is very difficult to recycle due to the chemicals in the varnishes, paints, adhesives, and other wood treatment products. The best thing to do with old treated wood furniture is to find a way to reuse it.
Are there any types of unwanted junk you cannot remove?
While we can remove old furniture in most situations, there are some instances in which we can’t dispose of unwanted items. We cannot handle hazardous materials, including chemicals, solvents, oils, and asbestos. Additionally, our removal services can’t accept items like storage and oil drums unless they're empty and both the top and bottom are removed. Oil and waste storage tanks also fall outside the scope of what we can properly dispose of while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental standards in the communities we serve. Learn more about what we can take, as well as our commitment to the environment.
Where can I dispose of old furniture?
It can get frustrating to dispose of your old furniture, especially if it is large, bulky, and heavy. It becomes hard and sometimes dangerous to move and carry it outside the house.
There are a few ways to get rid of your old furniture, depending on the condition and whether it’s damaged.
Usable condition
- Donate them to charities or NGOs
- Put them out on a garage sale / online sale
- Leave them on the curb (however, this option is potentially unsafe)
Broken, damaged, unusable
- Take them to the junkyard
- Call a professional junk removal service to take your old furniture and dispose them / recycle it in a proper way
At 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, we provide a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly furniture removal service. We make sure the old furniture ends up in the right place, which can be a donation to a charity if they are still in good shape, or we take them to a recycling facility if they are damaged beyond use.
No matter what, we do the heavy lifting for you and dispose of your old furniture responsibly. All you have to do is point, and the junk disappears.
Don’t just take our word for it
Real customer reviews, typos and all ;)
Markel and Will came out and were amazing! They helped get rid of some hard stuff that we had trouble moving. They were super friendly and very professional and we would love for them to come back and help again when we need to get rid of some more junk in the future.
Antonio and Kevin were great to work with! They came out on a cold snowy evening and were so professional and kind! They were quick and hauled away items from our basement and other yard items. We were calling places to compare prices and they were the most responsive and fair company!
I needed some stuff picked up late on a Friday and 1-800-GOT-JUNK was able to make it happen in less than an hour. Holly showed up and loaded the truck up in no time at all. If you need something picked up with no hassle, give them a call.
Different furniture items we remove
If you’re looking to upgrade your home or move out, you may find it hard to get rid of your old furniture.
Here are some quick ways to dispose of old furniture -
- Take it to a landfill site near your city
Find a local landfill site near your city and ask them if they accept the type of furniture that you want to dispose of, and if they are open for public dumping. Once they confirm that they will accept your furniture, you can load it into a pickup truck and carry it to the landfill site. The landfill sites usually charge a fee to dispose of your furniture.
- Donate it to a local charity
If your furniture is still in a good usable condition, you can carry it to your local charity and donate it. You can also ask the charity if they are willing to pick up your furniture from your home. Some organizations that offer pick-up may take multiple weeks to come by, so this may not be ideal if you need the furniture gone quickly.
- Talk to your local scrap metal dealer
Most metal furniture can be recycled at a recycling facility. First, you need to determine if the metal is ferrous or non-ferrous. Hold a magnet close to the metal furniture, and if it sticks, it’s ferrous. Non-ferrous metals can cost a little more to recycle, so you need to confirm with the scrap dealer if they accept such metal furniture.
- Rent a roll-off dumpster
Roll-off dumpsters vary in size. Hire a roll-off dumpster that would easily accommodate all your old furniture, and the dumpster company will drop it off at your place. Load the furniture into the dumpster, then contact the company to pick it up. You will have to manually load them into the dumpster, and there is a risk that others will fill it with their items if it is left overnight.
- Contact a junk removal company in your city
Local junk removal companies such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can help you dispose of your old furniture for a fee in an eco-friendly manner. With our services, we can often pick up your old furniture on the same day you call, and we’ll even sweep up when we leave. If possible, we also donate them to local charitiesif they are in working condition. You won’t have to lift a finger!
It’s best to avoid throwing your couch in or near a dumpster. It may seem like the easiest way to get rid of your old couch, but many garbage services aren’t equipped to handle couch removal. Even if they are, they often require old couches to be broken down before they can be removed.
It depends on where you are located and the type of living space you have. Some city guidelines do offer furniture pick up, while others do not allow residents to haul their furniture to the curb and will fine you for doing so. If your building has a strata manager, check whether this is allowed. It can get stressful if no one takes the item, and you have to find another tactic.
Taking apart your couch is a multi-step process. Here’s what you need to do:
- Gather the tools you’ll need—common examples include:
- Screwdriver
- Allen wrench
- Staple puller
- Box cutter
- Remove the cushions from the sofa
- Turn the sofa on its back to take apart the legs
- Use a staple remover or screwdriver to take apart the upholstery
- Disassemble the wood frame
- You’re done! Now, you can dispose of the couch’s individual components
You have a few options when it comes to old furniture removal:
- Check with your city and see if they offer free pickup for large items. Regulations vary depending on your location.
- Sell or give your old furniture away for free and have the buyer pick it up from your home.
- Donate it to a local charity. Some may offer to pick up the items for you, but you may have to drop them off yourself.
- Haul it yourself to the dump. However, this can be tricky to organize, especially if you don’t already have a truck that can fit all your items.
- Hire a professional junk removal service like 1-800-GOT-JUNK? to handle furniture pick up for you.
Our full-service junk removal offers straightforward pricing based on how much space your items occupy in our trucks—anything from ⅛ to a full truckload. When you haul away furniture with us, you only pay for what you use, whether it's large or smaller pieces. Furniture removal costs vary by location due to local disposal fees, but we always offer a competitive price.
Since most offices contain large amounts of furniture, take an inventory of everything you don’t need to take with you when you move. This helps keep track of what you want to take and what you need to get rid of.
Consider selling or giving furniture to your employees or donating it to your local charity. You can also call your city or local scrap yard to see what type of large items they cantake. A professional junk removal service like 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can make the office furniture removal process easy for you.
Yes, depending on the type of wood used. If you have items that are made from untreated wood, these can be recycled and sometimes even composted. Most furniture is made of treated wood, which means it has been pressure-treated, stained, painted, or varnished. This type of wood, along with particleboard and chipboard, is very difficult to recycle due to the chemicals in the varnishes, paints, adhesives, and other wood treatment products. The best thing to do with old treated wood furniture is to find a way to reuse it.
While we can remove old furniture in most situations, there are some instances in which we can’t dispose of unwanted items. We cannot handle hazardous materials, including chemicals, solvents, oils, and asbestos. Additionally, our removal services can’t accept items like storage and oil drums unless they're empty and both the top and bottom are removed. Oil and waste storage tanks also fall outside the scope of what we can properly dispose of while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental standards in the communities we serve. Learn more about what we can take, as well as our commitment to the environment.
It can get frustrating to dispose of your old furniture, especially if it is large, bulky, and heavy. It becomes hard and sometimes dangerous to move and carry it outside the house.
There are a few ways to get rid of your old furniture, depending on the condition and whether it’s damaged.
Usable condition
- Donate them to charities or NGOs
- Put them out on a garage sale / online sale
- Leave them on the curb (however, this option is potentially unsafe)
Broken, damaged, unusable
- Take them to the junkyard
- Call a professional junk removal service to take your old furniture and dispose them / recycle it in a proper way
At 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, we provide a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly furniture removal service. We make sure the old furniture ends up in the right place, which can be a donation to a charity if they are still in good shape, or we take them to a recycling facility if they are damaged beyond use.
No matter what, we do the heavy lifting for you and dispose of your old furniture responsibly. All you have to do is point, and the junk disappears.