Where To Donate FurniturePosted by Sumner Tychsen on June 6th, 2021 The first thing I did after buying my house was to go online and look for a place where to donate furniture. But I was very confused because I didn't know what to look for or where to start. I had the idea that I would simply take the old stuff to the donation center, but I soon learned that this isn't necessarily the best option. Below are agency of the things you should consider when looking for a place where to donate furniture: Consider where the furniture will be placed. If you have a garage or basement, it may be ideal to just leave the old furniture there, but if you don't, make sure you pick it up at least temporarily. Don't worry, though. There are plenty of other places for you to put your items if you just want to take them down a bit. Think about who will receive the furniture. Will it be families or people with special needs? You probably don't want to donate ordinary furniture like sofas or recliners to a charitable organization. That said, if you can get in touch with the right people, you can probably find a good deal. Who will receive the furniture? Is it going to be placed in an assisted living facility, hospice or charity? You have to remember that these are not your only choices. Donate to a school or recreation center instead, if you want to keep your options open. This way, you can still get what you need, but you won't have to give it away yourself. What condition is the furniture in? Take photos of it, then look online for information on whether it's in excellent or poor condition. This will tell you whether you want to buy it, re-use it or simply donate it outright. You may want to contact the person who placed the ad first, as they'll most likely want to pick it up and dispose of it properly. If you don't have contact information, you can ask at your local library for information on what kind of old furniture is available in your area. Where to store the old furniture? Some places will accept your donation right away, others will take a while. Some places also accept furniture that is not structurally damaged, but you may have to remove some of the cushions to see exactly what condition it's in. Others require that the furniture is covered and locked up until you decide how to transport it. It's best to call and make an appointment before mailing any furniture, so that you have a professional there who knows how to handle the situation. When should you send in your furniture? There's no set time when you should send in your furniture. Some places will accept it as soon as they receive it, while others will process it over the next few weeks. This all depends on the location of the place, so call ahead to be sure. When will your old furniture reach its destination? This depends on many factors. You'll likely find that places will work with you over the coming months to get your furniture to your home. The sooner you donate the better, as most places will want the furniture to be ready for you by the holiday season. Take your time and find out as much as possible about the process, and the options that you have for where to donate furniture. How much will your furniture be worth? Keep in mind that different places are going to value your items differently. It's a good idea to find out this information as soon as you know where you're donating your items. Just make sure that you keep copies of every receipt and document you send, so that you can take them with you if you change your mind. What will you do with the old furniture after you donate it? Some places will hire you to sort out the furniture and take it to storage, while others will simply give it away. If you're going to give the old furniture away, be sure that you follow through with the remainder of the process-set up a time and place for pickup. You also want to inquire about what you'll need to do with the materials that were used to create the piece of furniture. Some pieces will need to be crushed, while others may just need to be scrubbed. Be prepared to do all of this legwork yourself. There's nothing more frustrating than trying to find a place that accepts your old furniture and then getting stuck with it. It may be helpful to use the same website that you found your old items on to see if any of your old furniture is still available. Most sites have guidelines for where to donate furniture. Once you've located the place that will accept what you've got, all you need to do is fill out the paperwork and make your donation.Like it? Share it! More by this author |