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Have you ever found yourself driving from San Diego out to, say, Jamul or Poway, for example, and along the way after you’ve gotten out of the city you see an old couch sitting in a field? Or maybe it’s not even that far from the road!
We’ve probably all seen the old sofa, couch, or recliner that has been surreptitiously dumped onto a dirt shoulder of a backroad somewhere.
Not a pretty sight. And quite illegal, by the way.
However, most of us would never consider taking this drastic and totally uncool alternative to disposing of a couch in San Diego. Unfortunately, when it comes to old couch disposal, most of us are also hard pressed to figure out how to do so easily and affordably.
What is the Best Way to Dispose of My Couch?
If you live in or close to San Diego, couch disposal can be challenge. In fact, for those who live in San Diego, furniture disposal of any kind can be challenging.’
Sure, you can grab your phone and do a search for “San Diego couch pick up” or even “how to get rid of sofa” but most of the options that can pop up are either costly and require you to have a truck or some other means of transporting an old couch.
Never mind just moving or picking the thing up!
Couches, as you have probably already figured out, are heavy. In fact, depending on the size and the construction of your old couch, it can be well over 200 pounds. And if you’re lucky enough to be stuck with an old sofa bed unit, it could weigh up to 350 pounds.
This is not quite the same thing as moving a club chair or even a loveseat. And to dispose of an old couch yourself also means not only moving it out of the house or apartment but also lifting and loading it onto a truck bed.
So, to answer the question, “What is the best way to dispose of my couch?” it is simply this: have someone else do it for you!
How to Dispose of a Couch in San Diego with No Hassle
In order to determine how to get rid of old couches in San Diego, you could start by searching for couch removal services or, better yet, an old furniture disposal service in San Diego. More than likely, however, you’ll probably just find a series of general hauling services and the odd person or two who takes old items like couches to refurbish and resell.
For many of these services you have to navigate through their booking process, interpret their often confusing pricing arrangements, and then end up with a four, six, or even eight hour time window on a day that they’re available.
If, however, your old couch is still in good shape and could actually serve its purpose for a few more years, you could consider either selling it or donating it.
In order to sell your couch with no hassle, you’ll need to use one of the more popular, free sites for selling items such as furniture, like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. And you will need to specify that the buyer is responsible for pick up and removal.
Donating might be a commendable alternative, but it isn’t always a “no hassle” process when it comes to bulky items like old furniture unfortunately.
Many non-profit organizations and charities that do accept item such as used couches will also require that you deliver it to their location yourself. And, as we’ve already noted, that can be a hassle. In addition, not all organizations accept donations like old couches so you will have to do some research beforehand.
However, there is a sure-fire “no hassle” approach to disposing of your old couch and that’s by making a call to Junk King San Diego.
And we’re affordable, too!
How Much Does It Cost to Get Rid of a Couch?
Even disposing of your old couch or sofa yourself will require some cost. Fuel and waste management disposal fees, for example. And possibly truck rental and some materials for securing your load for the trip to the nearest waste transfer station.
To determine the average couch and sofa removal prices in the San Diego Area, you could look online at some of the several home services directory-type sites. One popular site notes that the typical range for “furniture and mattress removal” is $75 to $200.
And, while that works for getting a rough “ballpark figure,” it doesn’t let you know what your project is really going to cost you.
The best way to determine your actual couch removal and furniture recycling cost is to get an estimate directly from a reliable and local furniture removal service – like Junk King, for example.
In fact, with Junk King, you can actually get an estimate on your own with our online Pricing Estimator.
Top 3 Ways You Can Dispose of Your Old Couch
While there are probably many more ways to dispose of that old couch, not all of them are great options nor affordable. And some are just plain poor alternatives. The good news is that there at least three great ways for you to get rid of your old couch.
Sell It
We mentioned this option already, but it bears repeating: if your old couch is clean and still in good condition, there is probably no reason you can’t earn some cash from it.
How much cash?
Well, if it’s in really decent shape and is a large sectional, for example, you might be justified in asking up to $1000 for it. On the other hand, according to one site, not so long ago the median price of a used couch or sofa was $250 dollars.
Donate It
Again, we touched on this alternative earlier in this article, but it, too, bears repeating.
A couch or sofa can be a wonderful addition to a group home, a lounge in a woman’s shelter, or in the home of an older resident that is on a fixed income. And these are just a few of any number of scenarios where a used couch can be a welcome and needed addition.
So, where can you donate couches in San Diego?
Here are few places to look online:
Call Junk King
Okay, so we might be a bit biased, but the truth is that Junk King is rate Number One for service in our industry. And Junk King San Diego is committed to not only providing the most reliable and affordable furniture removal and junk removal service in the area.
And we pioneered the concept of “green” junk removal. That means we’ll either find a new home for that old couch of yours or make sure it is properly recycled.
For reliable, affordable, green, and “no hassle” couch removal and disposal, there’s no better choice!
Schedule A Couch Pick-Up with Junk King San Diego
You could grab your phone and search for “local junk king near me” but we’ll save you a step and suggest you simply contact us at the link at the top of this page or give us a call at 1-888-888-JUNK and learn what you get with couch pick up services from Junk King.
For residential junk removal, including old couches and most all other household trash and debris disposal services, San Diego residents can always count on Junk King San Diego.
Give us a call today and tell us about the old couch or sofa – along with any other junk and unwanted items – that you want to have removed from your home (or workplace.) You can rely on the team at Junk King San Diego to remove and dispose of just about anything (except items that are classified as hazardous waste.)
We’re affordable and we’ll never surprise you with pricing nor hidden costs or charges.
And remember that you can always get a free estimate from us first online, by text, by calling, or by simply having our team provide you with one once they arrive on site. And they’ll give you a quote in writing that is guaranteed to beat any other written estimate.
When you call Junk King San Diego you will always get junk pickup and removal – on time, as promised – in the San Diego area that is both eco-friendly and affordable.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Simply point, and we’ll haul your junk items for one simple price.
So, contact us today and tell us about the junk items you need cleared out of your home. You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).
