How to Get Rid of Old Furniture: 7 Options Compared

Getting rid of old furniture is one of the most common challenges homeowners face. Here are your 7 options, ranked by cost and convenience.

1. Junk Removal Service (Best Overall)

Cost: $75-150 per item | Effort: Zero

A junk removal crew comes to your home, carries the furniture out, and hauls it away. You don't lift a finger. Best for heavy items, upstairs pieces, and when you need it gone fast.

2. Donate to Charity

Cost: Free | Effort: Moderate

Organizations like Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Salvation Army offer free pickup for furniture in good condition. Tax deductible, but items must be usable — no stains, rips, or broken pieces.

3. Sell Online

Cost: Free (you make money) | Effort: High

Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and OfferUp connect you with local buyers. Good for quality pieces, but requires photos, messaging, scheduling, and dealing with no-shows.

4. Curbside Pickup

Cost: Free to $25 | Effort: Medium

Many Massachusetts towns offer bulky item pickup. Check with your town's DPW for scheduled collection days. You'll need to move the furniture to the curb yourself.

5. Post as "Free" Online

Cost: Free | Effort: Low-Medium

Post on Facebook Marketplace, Freecycle, or Craigslist Free section. People will come take usable furniture quickly — often within hours.

6. Dumpster Rental

Cost: $350+ | Effort: High

Best if you're getting rid of multiple pieces plus other junk. You load the dumpster yourself over 3+ days. Most cost-effective for large cleanouts.

7. Take It to the Dump

Cost: $25-50 per trip | Effort: Very High

You load it in your truck, drive to the transfer station, and unload it. Requires a truck or trailer, physical strength, and 2-3 hours per trip.

Quick Decision Guide

| Situation | Best Option |

|-----------|-------------|

| One heavy item (couch, dresser) | Junk Removal ($75-150) |

| Furniture in good condition | Donate (free) |

| Multiple rooms of furniture | Junk Removal ($400-800) |

| Furniture + renovation debris | Dumpster Rental ($350+) |

| Quality pieces worth money | Sell Online (free/profit) |

| Budget is very tight | Post as Free / Curbside |

Furniture Removal in Middlesex County

McDumpsters picks up old furniture throughout Billerica, Lowell, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, and 9 more towns. Same-day service available.

Call (978) 375-2272 for a free quote. Single items from $75.