Getting rid of an old loveseat can be challenging, but there are methods to make it go smoothly as possible. Unless your sofa has outlived its usefulness, you can donate it or give it away for free. That is why in this article, I will teach you how to dispose of old loveseat.
If your sofa is beyond repair, it is most cost-effective to disassemble it and transfer the parts to a landfill. Alternatively, you may hire garbage management or a hauling agency to assist you in disposing your sofa. But before we get into how to dispose of old loveseat, let us first discuss what a loveseat is.
What is a Loveseat?
Two people can sit on it, and it has the illusion of being smaller than the average size sofa. If you’ve never seen one before, it’s a small couch that can comfortably accommodate two people. If you’re short on space yet need seats, they’re perfect.
Another option is to use this with an oversized sofa. In some instances, they are used to give additional seating in the bedroom. In the past, loveseats had a much more literal design than they do today.
How to Dispose of Old Loveseat
Method #1: Dismantling and Getting Rid of Your Couch
Remove all of your couch’s cushions. Some cushions will be loose, while others may need to be cut or sawed-off depending on the loveseat you have. If you need to remove the pillows, you can use a sharp knife to cut them out of the furniture.
If the cushions are filthy or useless, dispose of them as quickly as possible. However, if the sofa cushions are still serviceable, you can save them while disposing of the remainder of the frame. Examine your couch for any loose change or other items.
Make sure there is nothing valuable inside the sofa before you begin dismantling it. Keep the coins while disposing of any trash you come across. When running your hands through the couch, be mindful of any metal springs or nails that may be protruding.
Suck up any loose trash on your couch with a hand vacuum. To get into those hard-to-reach couch areas, you can also attach a tube to a standard-sized vacuum. Unfortunately, food residue can often get into your couch and remain there for a long time.
Remove the couch’s fabric from the frame. You can pry open the staples with a screwdriver if the fabric is stapled to the edge. You should remove not all of the fabric, just the material covering the wooden frame of a furniture piece.
In most cases, it’s sufficient to remove all fabric from above and below the couch’s seat cushions. Then, with a hand saw, remove as many wood frame supports as possible. You will now dismantle the sofa into smaller, more manageable chunks.
Avoid cutting springs, bolts, and nails when you’re sawing, as these will dull your blade. Instead, reduce the size of each couch frame chunk by cutting it multiple times. You can purchase a hand saw or order it online in your local hardware or home improvement store.
Transport the pieces of your couch to a dumpster in your area and dispose of them there. Get rid of whatever you can in your home trash. Some of your sofas will have to go in a separate dumpster at some point.
You are making the job a little bit easier by keeping some debris at home. Don’t forget to dispose of your couch’s pieces at a designated facility. Assemble your sofa in the backseat of your car by flattening it out.
To protect the seats, lay down a tarp, a blanket, or a bedsheet before putting the couch pieces in. Otherwise, use an old blanket or bed sheet. Consider renting a trailer or borrowing a pickup truck if your vehicle is too small.
Method #2: Disposing of the Entire Couch
Determine if you can remove your old couch if you’re buying a new one. People who deliver new furniture can pull your old sofa for free or at a low cost. Call the company well in advance to see if this is possible before they come to your home.
Check with your local junkyard to see if they’ll take your couch for recycling. The scrapyard may be interested in the metal pieces inside the sofa. However, they will likely charge a fee to come to pick up the furniture.
It’s possible that if you can go to a salvage yard, you’ll be able to sell some of the inside pieces.
Transporting the entire couch can be a hassle, but try it if you can. Perhaps this will be the best opportunity for you to get rid of your couch for free.
Find out if your local waste management company picks up large items by contacting them. As long as you can’t disassemble your couch, you’ll have to dispose of it all at once. Learn if the company that picks up your trash will pick up large items you leave on your curb.
They don’t work in most cases, but it never hurts to ask! Also, be aware that some companies will charge you extra to pick up the couch from your home or business. For 50-75 dollars, you can call your trash company and ask for a “bulk pickup.”
Reach out to a junk removal service. Be aware that you’ll have to pay for this service, so use it only as a last resort. The process can cost you more than $100, so contact several junk removal companies to compare prices.
Conclusion
There are numerous ways on how to dispose of old loveseat. You can either tear it apart first, or you can just throw the entire loveseat away. Either way, there are still some precautions to take to avoid mishaps in the process.