How to Dispose of a Broken Sofa

An easy way to rid yourself of that worn-out or broken sofa is to simply sit it out by the road in the hopes that the garbage man, or someone else, will haul it away. Unfortunately most garbage pickup services turn a blind eye when dealing with anything outside of the trashcan, unless it is during a designated bulk pickup period scheduled a few times a year. Another means to dispose of the unwanted furniture responsibly is by having it recycled. This not only helps to decrease the carbon footprint we leave on the planet, it will keep you on better terms with your neighbors.

Things You'll Need

• Pickup truck or trailer

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Instructions

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     Load the broken sofa into a truck or trailer.

   • 2

     Contact your local government for locations of residential garbage drop-off sites in your area. Counties across the United States have refuse centers where residents can take their yard clippings, appliances and old furniture to be recycled.

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     Transport the sofa to the recycling center for proper disposal. Recycling reduces the amount of energy needed to make everyday items by reducing the use of raw materials.