If they’re still usable, you can save the couch cushions while getting rid of the rest of the frame.
When you run your hands through the couch, be careful of metal springs or nails that might be sticking out. You don’t want to injure yourself before the hard work begins!
If you don’t have a vacuum handy, use a brush and dustpan to get rid of as much waste as you can. Another option is to wear gloves to pick up the trash and put it in a trash bag.
Removing the fabric above and below the part of the couch where the cushions go should be sufficient.
You can pick up a hand saw at your local hardware or home improvement store, or even order one online.
Flatten the backseat of your car to fit the pieces of your couch. Lay some tarp, a blanket, or a bedsheet down before putting the couch pieces in to protect the seats. If you don’t have tarp, use an old blanket or bed sheet instead. If your car is too small, consider renting a trailer or borrowing a pickup truck.
You might need to pay a little extra to the delivery people for them to take the old couch away, but it would save you a lot of time in trying to figure out how to get rid of the old furniture.
While transporting the full couch can be a big hassle, if it’s possible for you to do this, give it a shot. It might be your best chance to dispose of your couch for free.
You can call your trash company and ask for a “bulk pickup”, but those will cost between 50-75 dollars.
Make sure you exhaust every possible option before trying this method. The goal should be to dispose of your couch for free or as cheaply as possible.
Since the item is free, some people may initially say they’re coming to pick it up and then not show up.
If you live in a more suburban area or have a couch that’s too big to fit in most vehicles, post it online first to ensure someone will want to come pick it up.
Do not donate a couch that’s worn out, unfixable, or has come into contact with lice or bed bugs. If your couch is afflicted by any of these things, you’ll need to just throw it out.
If your couch is too big to fit in your car and the secondhand store cannot come pick it up, you might be better off contacting a donation company instead.
