This article was written by Ryan Podnar, furniture expert at La-Z-Boy South Texas.
We’ve all been there: you have a blue fabric sofa that’s been in your home for close to ten years, and it’s time to upgrade. You have a new leather reclining sofa on the way, but you still need to get rid of the old sofa.
Ideally, you’d be able to pass on the old sofa to your children, but sometimes it’s not that simple. The last thing you want is your new sofa arriving with nowhere to put it, because you can’t get rid of the old one.
This article will walk you through how to get rid of a sofa and the best ways to get rid of a sofa.
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- Call Your Friends!
- Wait, the Delivery Crew Will Take It?!
- Sell Your Sofa On An Online Market
- Throw Out Your Old Sofa
- What's Next?
Key Takeaways
- Giving your sofa to friends or family is the easiest way to get rid of a sofa
- Some furniture stores' delivery crews will take your old sofa off your hands when the new furniture is delivered
- You can also sell your sofa on an online marketplace, or throw it out
Call Your Friends!
Let’s say that you have a mid century modern leather sofa. It’s a beautiful sofa and is still comfortable and in good shape, but you’re just ready to upgrade to a recliner sofa, and it’ll be on the way soon.
Every time your friends come over, they comment about how much they love this sofa. They appreciate the mid century modern look of the sofa, and are happy with how it feels.
One of the best ways to get rid of an old sofa is to give it to a friend! Not only do you get to clear space for your new reclining sofa, but it also feels good to know that your friend is getting something that they both want and need.
If you do give your old sofa to a friend, make sure that they, or somebody else, will be helping you move it. In addition, you will want to ensure that they know the measurements of the sofa to make sure that it will fit in their space.
To learn more about measuring a space, this article will walk you through how to measure a room to buy the right furniture.
Wait, the Delivery Crew Will Take It?!
When you buy a new sofa (or recliner, loveseat, or sectional) from La-Z-Boy South Texas, our delivery crew does more than just drop the sofa off at your doorstep. Customer service is of utmost importance to us, so you get the full package!
Not only will our team assemble the furniture for you in the exact spot that you want it, they will also take your old sofa off your hands! This is perfect for customers who don’t have friends or family that need a sofa at the moment, and can’t simply just take it to the garbage.
La-Z-Boy South Texas and other furniture stores in the area will take your old sofa if you buy a sofa, however it’s important to know that not all furniture stores will take your old furniture. It’s important for you to do your research on which stores will take your furniture when you buy new furniture.
It's also important to note that delivery teams will charge you to remove your old furniture.
To learn all about La-Z-Boy South Texas delivery, this article will walk you through what the La-Z-Boy delivery process is like.
Sell Your Sofa On An Online Market
If you don’t know anybody that will take your blue sofa off your hands, and the furniture store you are buying your new sofa from doesn’t remove your old furniture, there are other options you can pursue.
There are plenty of online marketplaces that you can post a sale of your old sofa on. When you do this, you can also put the location in the post of where you’re selling it from. This ensures that only people from your area are seeing the post.
You can set your own price for the sofa and also dictate the transaction process. Sites like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and Poshmark are some of the best marketplace sites for you to sell your old sofa.
Throw Out Your Old Sofa
Giving your old round sofa to family or friends isn’t always possible, and maybe you’re not comfortable with selling it to a stranger. Or, maybe you’re looking to get rid of it quick, and it isn’t functional anymore.
Sometimes, the easiest way to get rid of a sofa is to just throw it away.
Depending on what your city or town regulations are, you may be able to get rid of your sofa by simply moving it to your sidewalk. Some areas will take it away whenever a trash truck comes by.
If this method is of interest to you, please be sure to check with your local policies. Some areas may not take it, and in some areas, having furniture placed on the lawn for trash may be forbidden.
There are also services that will take your sofa for a special order. For example, LoadUp Junk Removal in San Antonio will pick up your furniture and haul it off for you, making the process effortless for you!
If you have a truck or a trailer and are comfortable with moving the sofa, you can also take your sofa to your local dumpsters and waste departments.
What’s Next?
There are several ways to get rid of a sofa. Once you decide which method is best for you, then you can clear space to enjoy your new sofa.
If you’re getting rid of your old sofa but don’t have a plan for new furniture, this would be a great time to look! At La-Z-Boy South Texas, we have more than just traditional recliners. We also have sofas, loveseats, sectionals, chairs, and more.
To find the next centerpiece of your living room, come into your nearest La-Z-Boy South Texas store.
