Use organizations to pick up furniture you want to get rid of
Are you wanting to clear out household items without having to leave home? Some people start the new year with the urge to purge their home of clutter and unwanted items.
Once you’ve decided what to get rid of, the issue becomes figuring out how to get it out of your home. Here are some of the simplest ways to move stuff from your home into the hands of people who may use, appreciate, and/or benefit.
What to do before scheduling a pickup
Prior to making arrangements with an organization that offers local pickup of furniture, household items, and/or clothing, be sure to read their website carefully to find out what they do and don’t accept. Most will stipulate that items need to be in decent condition. In other words, don’t put stuff in a box to “donate” that a group doesn’t take just to avoid feeling guilty about throwing it away.
Also, keep in mind that nonprofit organizations are often staffed by volunteers, and while yes, you are providing them with items they need, they are also providing a service for you free-of-charge, by hauling out the stuff you no longer want. You always have the option of paying someone to do the moving, hauling, and item pickup for you, where you will likely get some level of customer service.
