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Sofas, chairs, tables and other funiture

How to extend the life of sofas, chairs, tables and other furniture

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Sofas and couches

Chairs

Cabinets

Mattresses

Patio furniture

Wicker furniture

Shelving and bookcases

Examples of furniture

  • Couches
  • Bookshelves
  • Bedframes and mattresses
  • Filing cabinets
  • Chairs
  • Desks

How to dispose

There are three ways to dispose of furniture depending on whether they are in good condition or broken.

Good condition furniture

  • Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating

Reuse furniture in good condition by:

  • Giving to family and friends
  • Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace

Donate furniture in good condition to local charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Options include: 

Old and broken furniture

  • Put into your black cart

Put smaller old and broken furniture items like lawn chairs, stools and tables into your black cart as garbage. Do not leave in the alley for pickup.

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Take large old and broken furniture to a City Eco Centre for disposal – charges will apply.

Map of Eco Centre locations

For businesses

If you are a business with this item, please see our Business Waste resources.

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