What goes wrong with old furniture if you wait
Injury from heavy lifting
Carrying couches and appliances down stairs is a common way to hurt your back or damage walls and floors.
No way to transport it
Most large items do not fit in a car, and renting a truck takes time and money.
Disposal rules
Mattresses, appliances and electronics often have to go to specific recycling programs rather than regular garbage.
Clutter blocking your space
Unwanted furniture takes up space in garages, basements and suites.
Common jobs we take on
- Couch and mattress removal
- Old appliance removal
- Moving heavy items within the house
- Condo furniture removal
How Lower Mainland weather affects old furniture
Leaving old furniture outside or in a carport in the Lower Mainland is a bad idea. Rain soaks upholstery and mattresses within days, making them heavier, mouldy and impossible to donate.
Metro Vancouver and BC have recycling programs for many large items, including mattresses, major appliances and electronics. We use them, so less ends up in the landfill.
Warning signs to watch for
- An old couch, mattress or appliance waiting to be removed
- Furniture left behind after a move
- Items too heavy to move yourself
- Furniture sitting outside getting wet
- A basement or suite that needs clearing
Maintenance tips
- Book removal before items get wet outside
- Set aside items in good condition for donation
- Measure doorways before buying large new furniture
- Empty drawers and cabinets before pickup
- Keep pathways clear for moving day
How G2 Home Services handles old furniture
We send a crew to lift and carry items out safely, protect floors and door frames, load the truck and haul everything away. Usable pieces are donated, mattresses and appliances go to proper recycling, and the rest is disposed of correctly.
Every job is backed by our written promise: a locked-in price before we start, we redo anything you are not happy with, and a one-year workmanship guarantee.
Furniture & Heavy Item Removal near you
We are based in Coquitlam and take on these jobs across the Tri-Cities, Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver, Richmond and the North Shore. Got other small jobs too? Add them to the list and we will do them in the same visit. See small jobs & odd jobs.
Furniture & Heavy Item Removal: frequently asked questions
Do you take mattresses?
Yes. We take mattresses and box springs to proper recycling facilities.
Can you remove items from upstairs or basements?
Yes. We carry items from anywhere in the home.
Do I need to be home?
It helps for the first walk-through, but we can often pick up items from a garage or carport if you arrange it with us.
