Old furniture is one of the most frustrating things to get rid of. It's too big for the trash, too heavy to move on your own, and curbside pickup in Durham Region won't always take it. Here are your best options — from free to paid — so you can pick what works for your situation.
Option 1: Donate It (If It's in Good Condition)
If your furniture is still in decent shape, donation is the best first step. Several organizations in Durham Region accept furniture donations:
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Oshawa) — accepts sofas, chairs, tables, and more. They'll sometimes pick up larger items.
- Salvation Army — accepts furniture in good condition at select locations.
- Local Facebook groups — "Free" posts in Durham Region Buy Nothing or Marketplace groups move fast. Post it, put it at the curb, and it's usually gone within hours.
The catch: most organizations won't take damaged, stained, or heavily worn furniture. And you'll likely need to arrange your own transport.
Option 2: Sell It
If the piece has value, try selling it first:
- Facebook Marketplace — the most active platform for used furniture in Durham Region
- Kijiji — still popular in Ontario for larger items
- Consignment shops — for higher-quality antique or vintage pieces
Be realistic about pricing. A used couch that cost $1,200 new might sell for $75–$150. If it doesn't move within a week, drop the price or switch to free.
Option 3: Durham Region Bulk Waste Pickup
The Region of Durham offers a large item curbside collection program. You can book a pickup online through the Region's website. The limitations:
- There's usually a wait of several days to a few weeks
- You need to get the item to the curb yourself
- There are limits on what and how much they'll take per pickup
This works well for one or two items if you're not in a hurry and can manage the heavy lifting.
Option 4: Hire a Junk Removal Company
If you want it gone fast, with zero effort on your part, junk removal is the easiest option. Our furniture removal service handles everything — we come inside, carry the furniture out, load it onto the truck, and haul it away. You don't lift a finger. We also handle couch and sofa removal as a standalone service if that's all you need.
A single furniture piece (couch, bed frame, dresser) starts at our minimum rate of $89. Multiple pieces are priced by how much space they take in the truck.
We also sort what we take — usable furniture goes to local charities and shelters in Durham Region rather than the landfill.
What NOT to Do
A few things to avoid:
- Don't leave furniture at the curb without booking a pickup — it's a bylaw violation in most Durham Region municipalities and you can be fined.
- Don't try to fit a couch in your car — it's not worth the risk of damage to your vehicle or injury to yourself.
- Don't assume the dump will take it for free — the Durham Region Waste Management Facility charges tipping fees based on weight.
The Bottom Line
If the furniture is in good shape and you have time, donate or sell it. If you need it gone quickly or it's too worn to donate, junk removal is the fastest, easiest option.
Call or text TRUCK IT Junk Removal Services at (289) 952-1918 — we serve all of Durham Region and can often be there same day or next day. Get a free quote online.