There’s nothing like the look, the feel, even the smell of a brand new couch! Whether it’s a leather sofa or a modern lounge, your living room looks better and brighter with a new one. But along with the thrill of having new furniture is the dread of disposing of the old one.
Where do you place an old, bulky and heavy couch?
You can’t just leave it out on the street or place it in a skip bin. Taking an old couch to a charity may seem like a great idea, but most charities reject couches with even a small mark. And of course, hiring a huge trailer to remove a couch may seem impractical and too much of a hassle.
Sometimes the most effective solution is to hire a trusted company that does everything for you. Aus Rubbish Removals in Sydney provides fast couch and lounge removal and disposal services. We come inside, lift it, and take it away! You can even have your couch removed on the same day, so you’ll have your space ready for your new one in no time.
Why DIY Couch Removal is a Nightmare
Couch removal DIY may seem simple, but once you’re faced with the agony of moving it through narrow hallways and flights of stairs, you’ll know hiring a professional is the only choice.
The “Pivot” Problem
Maneuvering a rigid 3-seater sofa through a narrow doorway or down an apartment stairwell is no ordinary feat. It requires skill to avoid damaging walls or the doorframe while balancing a heavy, bulky piece of furniture.
Weight
Sofa beds and recliners are commonly found in most homes. These are generally heavy due to their internal components, such as the frame, suspension systems, and cushioning or filling, and sofa beds typically weigh between 150 and 350 pounds (68 to 159kg). Recliners are lighter than sofa beds, with standard units weighing just around 100 pounds (45kg). Larger sofas and lounges may weigh significantly more [1].
Vehicle Logistics
It’s impossible to fit a lounge or even a small sofa in a hatchback. You need to hire a ute or a trailer, which often costs more and takes longer.
The Tip Run
Should you manage to take your couch or lounge to the tip, you’ll be faced with expensive tip fees, plus, you still need to unload your furniture yourself. In short, it’s costly and backbreaking to take your old couch to the dump, so why not let the professionals handle it?
We Remove All Types of Lounges & Seating
At Aus Rubbish Removals, we take all types of couches and lounges, as well as other home furnishings, regardless of condition. Whether your couch is broken, stained, or ripped, we haul it to recycling or waste-disposal centres.
Standard Sofas
Couches come in various sizes and are typically classified as 2-seaters, 3-seaters, or armchairs. These are made from materials such as cotton, linen, leather, chenille, velvet, polyester, or nylon for the outer cover [2], and wood or metal for the legs and supports. Regardless of size or material, standard sofas are heavy and bulky, requiring specialised equipment and a workforce to move and load them onto trucks.
Modular/Sectional Lounges
These are heavy and often complex in shape and size, with large L-shaped units as the most common. Moving these lounges and sofas through doorways and hallways would be impossible without dismantling them. Our team is ready to take apart modular lounges to make them easier to lift, move, and load.
Sofa Beds
Sofa beds are convertible units that turn a seemingly ordinary sofa into a comfy bed. These sofas are often heavy due to their metal frames, making them difficult to move and dispose of.
Recliners
We also accept broken recliners, whether electric or manual. These are often very heavy and too awkward to move. Our heavy-duty trolleys can handle large recliners, allowing us to safely and easily remove them from your home.
Outdoor Furniture
Wicker or timber outdoor sofas and recliners may not be as heavy as standard models, but they still require specialised handling and removal, so they won’t end up in landfills.
Commercial Seating
We also dispose of office reception couches or breakout pods. These couches come in various shapes, sizes, and weights, but we still take them so you can have your space back, especially when you’re updating your office area.
Responsible Disposal: Recycling Where Possible
It is estimated that the amount of furniture dumped in Sydney’s landfills is equivalent to 800,000 three-seater sofas, 1.65 million dining tables, 3.5 million coffee tables, and around 6.8 million chairs [3]. Without responsible furniture disposal and, where possible, recycling, our landfills could fill up with broken furniture in no time.
This is why, at Aus Rubbish Removals, we follow safe, efficient furniture removal practices, ensuring every couch and lounge is disposed of properly.
Timber Frames
Couches and lounges with timber frames are stripped and recycled to make new items. Clean timber frames may be processed to make organic mulch.
Metal Springs/Frames
Sofas, especially sofa beds, with metal frames and springs are dismantled, with the metal parts sent to scrap metal recyclers where they are repurposed or reused.
Foam & Textiles
Foam sofa inserts and fillings, as well as textile covers, are segregated and processed in specialised facilities to prevent landfilling.
Charity Donation
If the couch or lounge is in pristine condition (rare for removals, but still possible), we recommend taking your furniture to charity donation centres.
How Our Removal Process Works
It is easy to dispose of a large, bulky old sofa with our 4-step removal process.
Step 1: Quote
Please call us to get a free quote and to book our services. To get an accurate quote, please upload a photo of your couch or lounge and let us know about access (e.g., elevator, stairs, or a narrow hallway).
Step 2: Pickup
Our team will arrive on time and do all the heavy lifting for you. You don’t need to drag your couch to the curb, unless you want to.
Step 3: Removal
We bring the proper lifting equipment and the muscle to carefully remove and navigate your old sofa out of your home.
Step 4: Cleanup
We’re not done yet! We also sweep the area clean, ensuring all dust is clear, and the area is ready for your new couch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to carry the couch to the curb?
A: No, you don’t need to take it to the curb. We remove your heavy sofa from your home and hand-load it safely into the truck.
Q: How much does couch removal cost?
A: The cost of couch removal depends on the size of the sofa (2-seater vs huge sectional) and access difficulty. Please call us to get an accurate quote.
Q: Do you take sofa beds?
A: Yes, we have the workforce and lifting equipment to handle heavy sofa beds.
Q: Can you take my old coffee table, too?
A: Yes, we can take your old coffee table and all kinds of furniture and household junk, all in one go!
Book A Same Day Couch & Lounge Removal in Sydney Today
It’s time to reclaim your living room without the heavy lifting. Whether you’re spring cleaning, decluttering, or replacing an old sofa, let us help you get the job done with our fast, affordable, and professional removal and disposal services.
Got a new lounge arriving? Call Aus Rubbish Removals today on 0402 244 036 to get your old couch gone in a flash.
References
[1] Provision Blogs – How Much Does a Sofa Weigh? What You Need to Know Before Buying or Moving
[2] The Spruce – Best Couch Fabrics: 9 Types of Materials to Suit Your Space and Lifestyle
[3] Koskela –Australia has a fast furniture problem, and it needs to change