Throughout our lives, we will all have old furniture that we no longer need but we don’t want to have to pay a fortune to have it removed. Here, we will guide you through how to get rid of old furniture for free. 

Dealing with unwanted and old furniture can be a massive hassle. It is made all the more harder if you want to dispose of it for free but whilst still be responsible. 

Thankfully, there are many great free options for getting rid of old furniture. Within this article, we will guide you through how to get rid of your old furniture for free. 

Donate It To A Charity

A great way to get rid of old furniture for free which will be responsible and help other people is to donate it to a charity. Many charity shops have special stores which only accept and sell furniture. 

It is important to note that charities cannot accept upholstered furniture without fire labels, which are crucial for safety compliance.

Some charities, such as the British Heart Foundation, will collect the furniture from you so you don’t even have to worry about bringing it to them. 

Put It On An Online Platform 

There are many online platforms where you can list your old furniture as being available for free. Platforms like Freecycle, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace will connect you with people in your area in need of the very item you are giving away. 

In order to find the right person for your old furniture, you should take some clear photographs and highlight all the important details in your post, such as the measurements and the condition. You will also need to make it clear whether you are happy to drop the item off with its new owner or if you need people to pick it up. 

See If Anyone You Know Needs It 

Another great way to get rid of furniture for free is to see if anyone you know needs it or would benefit from having it. 

Sell It 

If your unwanted furniture is still in good condition, selling it is another way to get rid of it whilst actually earning some extra money.

However, to sell upholstered furniture, it is crucial that it has a proper fire label, as buyers require this for compliance with safety regulations.

Platforms like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Gumtree allow you to list your furniture for a price that you set. 

Recycle It 

If you have furniture that is not in a good enough condition to give away to anyone, then recycling is a great option. Many local recycling centers often accept items like sofas, tables, and other furniture and electrical items. 

Before you take any items to your local recycling centre, make sure to check that they accept furniture. 

How To Get Rid of Old Furniture For Free

There are many ways in which you get rid of your old furniture for free. You can donate it to a charity, give it away on an online platform, such as Freecycle, or give it to a friend or sell it. If you go down any of these routes, you must make sure that the fire label is still attached as this is crucial for safety compliance.

If it is not in great condition, then many local recycling centres do take furniture. This is a very responsible way in which to get rid of furniture. 

We hope you have found this article helpful. 

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