Last updated April 2026

What to Do with Old Furniture in South Florida

Sell, donate, recycle, or remove old furniture — the best options by condition and type.

Quick Answer

Old furniture in South Florida has four paths: sell it (Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are active in this market), donate it (Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Salvation Army, Goodwill), recycle materials at certified facilities, or call Umuve for professional removal starting at $89. The right choice depends on the item's condition and how quickly you need it gone.

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Checklist and Timeline

Step 1: Assess Condition

Excellent condition (like new): sell first on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist
Good condition (minor wear): donate to Habitat ReStore, Salvation Army, or Goodwill
Fair condition (stains, light damage): Facebook Marketplace at low price or free
Poor condition (structural damage, major staining): professional removal or curbside

Step 2: Try to Sell (1 week)

List on Facebook Marketplace first — South Florida's most active used furniture market
Price fairly: a couch that cost $800 new is worth $100-$300 used in good condition
Post clear photos in natural light with accurate description
Be responsive — buyers move fast in this market

Step 3: Donate (if not sold in 7 days)

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: call your local location first to confirm acceptance
Salvation Army: call (800) 728-7825 for free large furniture pickup in many areas
Goodwill: most accept furniture in excellent condition; call ahead for large items
Local community Facebook groups and Buy Nothing groups

Step 4: Remove (if not donated)

Schedule Umuve for same-day or next-day pickup
County curbside: schedule first, items go out the morning of pickup
Umuve donates items in good condition on your behalf before hauling anything to recycling

Room-by-Room Guide

Sofas and Sectionals

South Florida's active Facebook Marketplace means quality sectionals sell quickly. Price at 20-30% of retail for good condition. If donating, Salvation Army pickup is the easiest option. Umuve removes same-day with 90% donation or recycling rate.

Mattresses

Mattresses cannot be donated if they have any stains. If yours is clean and under 5 years old, Habitat ReStore may accept it. Otherwise, professional removal at $89-$199 routes it to certified mattress recyclers.

Dressers and Bedroom Furniture

Solid wood dressers sell extremely well in South Florida — $75-$300 for quality pieces. IKEA and flat-pack furniture has lower resale value but is accepted at Goodwill. Paint or refinish before listing to increase sale price significantly.

When to Call Umuve

Once you have sorted and staged your items for removal, Umuve makes the actual hauling effortless. We pick up furniture, appliances, boxes of junk, and renovation debris — anything that is not going with you. Same-day service throughout South Florida starting at $89. Our teams carry, load, and haul while you focus on what comes next.

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