Your Options for Getting Rid of Large Furniture
- Donate if it is in good condition: Habitat for Humanity ReStores, Salvation Army, and Goodwill accept furniture in working condition. Most offer free pickup for large pieces. This is the best option when the furniture is usable -- it costs nothing and benefits someone else.
- Sell it: Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist can move furniture quickly if it is in decent shape. Price it low ($25–$75 for most pieces) and be willing to have the buyer pick it up. This works well for wood furniture, mid-century pieces, and solid bookcases.
- Junk removal: For furniture that is worn out, stained, or too large to move yourself, full-service junk removal is the most efficient option. A crew does all the loading and disposal. Typical single-item rates: $75–$150 for a sofa; $75–$125 for a mattress.
- Municipal bulk pickup: Most cities offer free or low-cost scheduled bulk pickup. Limitations: usually limited to a few items, requires advance scheduling (days to weeks), and specific items may be excluded. Good for one or two pieces if timing is flexible.
- Dump run: For one or two pieces you can move yourself, renting a truck and making a dump run is an option. Typical cost: $50–$100 truck rental plus $15–$50 dump fee. Only makes sense if you have the help to load and unload.
What Option Is Right for You?
If the furniture is in good condition: donate or sell first. If it is worn out or too heavy to move safely: junk removal. If timing is flexible and volume is small: municipal bulk pickup. If you are already doing a larger cleanup: bundle it into a junk removal load to spread the cost.
Per-Item Junk Removal Rates for Common Furniture
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get rid of a large sofa?
If it is in good condition, list it on Facebook Marketplace or contact Habitat for Humanity ReStores for a free pickup. If it is worn out, book a junk removal crew (typical cost: $75-$150) or schedule a municipal bulk pickup if your city offers it.
Will junk removal take a sectional sofa?
Yes. Sectionals are a standard junk removal item. Expect to pay $100-$200 depending on size, since sections take more truck space than a standard sofa. The crew does all the disassembly and loading.
How do I get rid of a bed frame and mattress?
Donate if usable (some charities accept mattresses in good condition). For worn-out mattresses, junk removal ($75-$125) is the most convenient option. Some cities have mattress recycling programs. Never leave a mattress on the curb unannounced -- it is often a code violation.