How to Get Rid of Old Furniture
That couch has had a good run, probably longer than most New Year's resolutions. Here's how to send it off properly.
By Matt from Lanky Services ·
Still good? Sell or donate
If the piece is in decent shape, sell it on Marketplace or Gumtree, or donate it to a charity that collects. Someone else gets a bargain and it stays out of landfill.
Past it? Book a removal
Sagging, broken or stained beyond saving? Furniture removal is the quick fix, we carry it out without scratching your walls and take it away the same day.
The awkward-item factor
Wardrobes, sofa beds and dining tables are heavy and hard to manoeuvre. Leave the stairs and doorways to us, that is what we are built for.
Helpful resources & sources
Want to check the facts or drop something off yourself? These are the official NSW and Central Coast waste authorities we work alongside:
- Central Coast Council – Waste & Recycling — bin days, tip locations and what goes where.
- NSW EPA – Recycling & Reuse — the state rules on waste, recycling and safe disposal.
- Planet Ark – Recycling Near You — find a drop-off point for almost anything.
- NSW EPA – Illegal Dumping — why dumping rubbish is illegal (and what it costs).
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Matt — Lanky Services
Matt is the owner-operator of Lanky Services, a local rubbish removal and pickup & delivery business covering the Central Coast & Newcastle. He’s cleared everything from single mattresses to full house clean-outs, and writes these guides from the back of the van. Get in touch.
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