15-07-2020, 01:25 PM
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Disposal of sofas
We will be taking delivery of a new sofa and chair to replace our two old sofas (a two-seater and a three-seater) and, of course, now need to dispose of the old ones somehow.The sellers of our new units kindly provide a collection and disposal service of £98!, so we are, of course, considering other options.
We have found charities, such as the British Heart Foundation, and there has also been some interest locally from individuals. Unfortunately, we have eleven steps up to the front of our house, so I don't think we'll get many takers when all is considered. Charities are not accepting anything until after the end of the month.
We may be lucky and find someone to take these away, but at the moment this isn't looking too promising.
Consequently, I am looking forward to ripping off all the coverings and sawing up the frames (I have a reciprocating saw), then piling all the bits into the back of our car (a hatchback, fortunately) and taking several trips to the tip! I think it will be possible to reduce the whole into small enough pieces to fit into the car - I hope!
I wonder whether anyone has ever done this - sawn up furniture like this - and might like to offer any advice.
15-07-2020, 01:50 PM
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Re: Disposal of sofas
Originally Posted by JBR
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We will be taking delivery of a new sofa and chair to replace our two old sofas (a two-seater and a three-seater) and, of course, now need to dispose of the old ones somehow.The sellers of our new units kindly provide a collection and disposal service of £98!, so we are, of course, considering other options.
We have found charities, such as the British Heart Foundation, and there has also been some interest locally from individuals. Unfortunately, we have eleven steps up to the front of our house, so I don't think we'll get many takers when all is considered. Charities are not accepting anything until after the end of the month.
We may be lucky and find someone to take these away, but at the moment this isn't looking too promising.
Consequently, I am looking forward to ripping off all the coverings and sawing up the frames (I have a reciprocating saw), then piling all the bits into the back of our car (a hatchback, fortunately) and taking several trips to the tip! I think it will be possible to reduce the whole into small enough pieces to fit into the car - I hope!
I wonder whether anyone has ever done this - sawn up furniture like this - and might like to offer any advice.
I've done that in the past. I found the metal springs murder to get through though. I ended up hiring a big pair of bolt cutters from the tool rental place in Ipswich. A BIG pair.
Even the wood frames were tough as old boots. I ended up using our chainsaw.
BTW - taking off the covering ism no end of phun too. Twenty million staples to deal with - well I exaggerate slightly but there's certainly lots and getting them out is defo a screwdriver job!
Fly tipping is best especially if you can get a neighbour's old envelope and stuff it in the sofa so they get the heat when its discovered by the council investigating who dumped it!
15-07-2020, 02:09 PM
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Re: Disposal of sofas
Originally Posted by JBR
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We will be taking delivery of a new sofa and chair to replace our two old sofas (a two-seater and a three-seater) and, of course, now need to dispose of the old ones somehow.The sellers of our new units kindly provide a collection and disposal service of £98!, so we are, of course, considering other options.
We have found charities, such as the British Heart Foundation, and there has also been some interest locally from individuals. Unfortunately, we have eleven steps up to the front of our house, so I don't think we'll get many takers when all is considered. Charities are not accepting anything until after the end of the month.
We may be lucky and find someone to take these away, but at the moment this isn't looking too promising.
Consequently, I am looking forward to ripping off all the coverings and sawing up the frames (I have a reciprocating saw), then piling all the bits into the back of our car (a hatchback, fortunately) and taking several trips to the tip! I think it will be possible to reduce the whole into small enough pieces to fit into the car - I hope!
I wonder whether anyone has ever done this - sawn up furniture like this - and might like to offer any advice.
I'm looking at my carpet and thinking of cutting that up...
15-07-2020, 02:12 PM
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Re: Disposal of sofas
Originally Posted by The Artful Todger
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I've done that in the past. I found the metal springs murder to get through though. I ended up hiring a big pair of bolt cutters from the tool rental place in Ipswich. A BIG pair.Even the wood frames were tough as old boots. I ended up using our chainsaw.
BTW - taking off the covering ism no end of phun too. Twenty million staples to deal with - well I exaggerate slightly but there's certainly lots and getting them out is defo a screwdriver job!
Fly tipping is best especially if you can get a neighbour's old envelope and stuff it in the sofa so they get the heat when its discovered by the council investigating who dumped it!
Aha! Now, can I think of a neighbour who's upset me?
Seriously, I'm hoping that even if the spring sections, especially in the three-seater, are not too big, or actually separate, they might not need cutting up but might fit in the car.
15-07-2020, 02:33 PM
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Re: Disposal of sofas
Many years' ago I did manage to cut / break up a two- and a three-seater settee. They were well made but patience over two or three weeks won in the end. All the small pieces went in the back of my estate car for numerous trips to the local tip. The large cushions I did keep for the children to play with in the garden, they made excellent 'tents' and 'camps' for them!
15-07-2020, 02:41 PM
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I tried to get rid of two three seater reclining sofas last year, what a hassle, charities would not take them unless they had the ‘fire safety? Tags still attached, Put in on Gumtree with pictures for free, two people responded..asking if I could deliver
I eventually had to have a guy come with a van and get rid of them along with a pile of other stuff. It did cost me.
15-07-2020, 04:22 PM
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Re: Disposal of sofas
Originally Posted by Vlad
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I tried to get rid of two three seater reclining sofas last year, what a hassle, charities would not take them unless they had the ‘fire safety? Tags still attached,
Yes, ours have fire safety labels.
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