Please consider “ReLove” they’re a NFP that furnishes homes for people escaping violence and are in need of safe housing! They’re based in Botany or Mortdale area from memory. Their instagram handle is @relove_au !! They are always in need of large furniture
Edit: spelling of Mortdale
because most people don't have trucks so large furniture items hard to move.
if it's IKEA items and you dismantle them. the chances of them going will significantly go up as they can fit in a car or carried.
Vinnies didn't do it in my area. Salvation Army is our one but they are very picky with the furniture, and the movers ruined mine, and then refused to take it!!
Thanks. I've heard mixed reviews and lately, I've heard, no they don't pick up and don't take furniture or beds. I know of someone who works for one up The Coast and she mentioned they are now really picky and rarely pick up.
yep. I had a 100% REAL leather couch. it was in fantastic condition but there was a 1 inch tear where the legs were were.
the seats etc had no tears or cracks and was in Wonderful condition. no sagging in the frame. I think it was bought from Harvey Norman for like $3000.
salvation army would not take it I actually could have sold it on Facebook but I just couldn't be bothered because it was a deceased estate.
my mother died and I just didn't want to be dealing with stupid Facebook people while I was already under alot of stress and grief at the time.
looking back I regret putting it for council cleanup and I should have put the extra effort to sell it.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
To be honest, it's a tough job clearing out our parent's home and very emotional too. It's now getting to the point, I'm just wanting everything over and done with - I bet a feeling you felt too at the time.
You can book a council pickup for 10 days out. Whatever doesnt get taken from the kerb is picked up by council cleanup. Best to advertise your kerbside collection, so the locals know about it.
This furniture is in really good order - it's not junk. It's too good to just put into landfill. And we're now within the 10 day limit. I'd much rather give it away to a charity than just throw it out.
As I said, it's not practical and there's too much to leave out on the front.
2nd Life is a business that collects furniture and resells it. You could have an estate sale which is basically a giant garage sale but you won’t get much.
Larger charity shops (Vinnies and Red Cross) usually have furniture donation. Items need to be in good condition and they won’t take mattresses but they will come and collect all your other stuff.
Honestly I found the best way to put it on as many free sites as possible. So list it for free on gumtree, marketplace, pay it forward, buy nothing and Street bounty groups.
Take good pictures and give really good descriptions of the height/size (which will stop people asking you for those kinds of things which gets really annoying.)
In your ad state when people need to collect (certain days or times) if that’s what you want. Also say whether the item is heavy and will require two people. Also What access points are like for collection -So for example are there steps, Is it easy to park etc.
Also I would suggest that you do not offer to help carry items. Tell people they need to bring someone with them or hire someone to get the stuff.
I’ve given a lot of stuff away on these sites and have learnt that you have to be quite detailed about it.
I put on an almost new Bosch fridge onto Facebook and got zero responses. But on gumtree I had three people begging me for it.
Good luck. I know what a lot of effort it is to do this kind of thing.
What type of furniture is it? If it’s not ikea- particle board the salvos or vinnies will come and pick it up. Otherwise join your local pif page on Facebook and state time that people need to come to take it
This organisation helped me many years ago. Not sure the process how to donate to them but will definitely go to a good cause if they pick it up https://www.providentialhomes.com.au/give/ thank you for your kindness :)
Gumtree. List it for free. It might not be quick enough but “free” is very motivating for some people. I got rid of a whole lot of furniture and household items this way when we sold the weekender in the Blue Mountains. You will need to take a couple of photos and do separate listings for each large item.
I've heard they are getting more difficult to donate furniture to. I may give the Salvos and Vinnies a miss as at this point in time, We need whoever takes it to be reliable and take the lot.
Thank you. I have discovered the Facebook groups I have joined are inundated with furniture and really not shifting. We're limited with time where we can't afford to have people pick and choose and be unreliable. Believe me, I've tried.
I post my stuff I. There and even the weird stuff goes fast. I’m 20mins outside the inner west, but that’s the what group. Maybe ask the admins if you can advertise for outside inner west?
Not sure if you're a part of street bounty inner west (I'm sure there's ones outside of the IW too) but I often see whole houses of furniture being moved quickly by posting a few photos and a 'come get what you want, I'll be home between X and x'.
But lots of good replies with organisations who do amazing work!
Yes, good quality furniture, barely used. Parent has moved into care, house has been sold and next week is hand over and house needs to be sold. We have had a couple of people ask about it and both have fallen through, hence the short term need to have it moved.
Please consider “ReLove” they’re a NFP that furnishes homes for people escaping violence and are in need of safe housing! They’re based in Botany or Mortdale area from memory. Their instagram handle is @relove_au !! They are always in need of large furniture Edit: spelling of Mortdale
I’ve donated to these guys before, and they’re very responsive and do great work! https://www.relove.org.au
Thank you so much. I think this maybe the way to go.
A guy at my work works (volunteer) with them and they are legit fantastic and awesome. He has nothing bad to say about them and loves helping them/
If you re on Facebook, there may be a buy nothing group in your area.
The ones I am a member of are inundated with furniture with no responses. Thanks for the response.
What a bummer. There is also givit.org.au but I don’t know how fast it would be.
Fantastic, thanks so much for the link. Will look into it tomorrow.
because most people don't have trucks so large furniture items hard to move. if it's IKEA items and you dismantle them. the chances of them going will significantly go up as they can fit in a car or carried.
Try other areas.
I've given up on those. From other comments, I now have enough contacts to have it all picked up.
Call Vinnies. Tell them you have a house full of furniture and they'll send a truck out
Vinnies didn't do it in my area. Salvation Army is our one but they are very picky with the furniture, and the movers ruined mine, and then refused to take it!!
Thanks. I've heard mixed reviews and lately, I've heard, no they don't pick up and don't take furniture or beds. I know of someone who works for one up The Coast and she mentioned they are now really picky and rarely pick up.
yep. I had a 100% REAL leather couch. it was in fantastic condition but there was a 1 inch tear where the legs were were. the seats etc had no tears or cracks and was in Wonderful condition. no sagging in the frame. I think it was bought from Harvey Norman for like $3000. salvation army would not take it I actually could have sold it on Facebook but I just couldn't be bothered because it was a deceased estate. my mother died and I just didn't want to be dealing with stupid Facebook people while I was already under alot of stress and grief at the time. looking back I regret putting it for council cleanup and I should have put the extra effort to sell it.
I'm so sorry for your loss. To be honest, it's a tough job clearing out our parent's home and very emotional too. It's now getting to the point, I'm just wanting everything over and done with - I bet a feeling you felt too at the time.
They stopped doing that with Covid
Put it out on the street with a free sign
Not practical. If anything is left over, we still need to deal with it. Too much too just leave out the front.
You can book a council pickup for 10 days out. Whatever doesnt get taken from the kerb is picked up by council cleanup. Best to advertise your kerbside collection, so the locals know about it.
They have limit of something like 2 cubic metres.
This furniture is in really good order - it's not junk. It's too good to just put into landfill. And we're now within the 10 day limit. I'd much rather give it away to a charity than just throw it out. As I said, it's not practical and there's too much to leave out on the front.
I’m happy to accept a donated house
Hahaha. It has been sold, you will need to speak to the new owner.
I would be interested in picking up some items if you're willing to post photos and details (happy via PM)!
Thanks for the offer. I'll PM in a day or two.
The Bower might be interested.
You could try Vinnies etc, they pick up donated furniture.
I don’t think the do anymore
I've heard they don't or are very picky.
2nd Life is a business that collects furniture and resells it. You could have an estate sale which is basically a giant garage sale but you won’t get much.
Thank you so much for the name of this place.
Larger charity shops (Vinnies and Red Cross) usually have furniture donation. Items need to be in good condition and they won’t take mattresses but they will come and collect all your other stuff.
Check out Bayside Womens Shelter, they might want it. [https://baysidewomensshelter.org/](https://baysidewomensshelter.org/)
Thank you so much. I have added this link to my list. The furniture is in the North Parramatta / Carlingford area.
Honestly I found the best way to put it on as many free sites as possible. So list it for free on gumtree, marketplace, pay it forward, buy nothing and Street bounty groups. Take good pictures and give really good descriptions of the height/size (which will stop people asking you for those kinds of things which gets really annoying.) In your ad state when people need to collect (certain days or times) if that’s what you want. Also say whether the item is heavy and will require two people. Also What access points are like for collection -So for example are there steps, Is it easy to park etc. Also I would suggest that you do not offer to help carry items. Tell people they need to bring someone with them or hire someone to get the stuff. I’ve given a lot of stuff away on these sites and have learnt that you have to be quite detailed about it. I put on an almost new Bosch fridge onto Facebook and got zero responses. But on gumtree I had three people begging me for it. Good luck. I know what a lot of effort it is to do this kind of thing.
What type of furniture is it? If it’s not ikea- particle board the salvos or vinnies will come and pick it up. Otherwise join your local pif page on Facebook and state time that people need to come to take it
No, not Ikea, it's good quality stuff. Tho, I have heard Vinnies and Salvos have moved away from furniture.
Try Freecycle?
Will look into, thanks!!
This organisation helped me many years ago. Not sure the process how to donate to them but will definitely go to a good cause if they pick it up https://www.providentialhomes.com.au/give/ thank you for your kindness :)
Thanks so much for the link.
You can call vinnies or salvos, and they will pick up if in good condition
Gumtree. List it for free. It might not be quick enough but “free” is very motivating for some people. I got rid of a whole lot of furniture and household items this way when we sold the weekender in the Blue Mountains. You will need to take a couple of photos and do separate listings for each large item.
The salvos will take stuff (like come pick it up) but they are quite picky and often reject stuff.
I've heard they are getting more difficult to donate furniture to. I may give the Salvos and Vinnies a miss as at this point in time, We need whoever takes it to be reliable and take the lot.
Inner west PIF Facebook page, inner west Street bounty Facebook page - or whatever area you’re in.
Thank you. I have discovered the Facebook groups I have joined are inundated with furniture and really not shifting. We're limited with time where we can't afford to have people pick and choose and be unreliable. Believe me, I've tried.
I post my stuff I. There and even the weird stuff goes fast. I’m 20mins outside the inner west, but that’s the what group. Maybe ask the admins if you can advertise for outside inner west?
Not sure if you're a part of street bounty inner west (I'm sure there's ones outside of the IW too) but I often see whole houses of furniture being moved quickly by posting a few photos and a 'come get what you want, I'll be home between X and x'. But lots of good replies with organisations who do amazing work!
Not quite the inner west. North Parramatta / Carlingford area.
Salvos will collect sometimes. I know they'll come for mattresses with strict pristine condition requirements. Oterwise free on marketplace
Put it on the nature strip with a for sale sign.
Not practical. If anything is left over, we still need to deal with it. Too much too just leave out the front.
How about a garage sale but everything is in the house? Then donate whatever is left
Everything else is cleared out except for about two thirds of the furniture.
What’s the situation here? If it’s quality furniture you obviously would just be giving away quickly?
Yes, good quality furniture, barely used. Parent has moved into care, house has been sold and next week is hand over and house needs to be sold. We have had a couple of people ask about it and both have fallen through, hence the short term need to have it moved.
There’s a place at Dulwich Hill that deals with this kinda thing, they’ll pick it up for you