Vancouver Furniture Removal

Did you know that up to 95% of a sofa or couch can be recycled?

Sofas and couches, along with other furniture, are filled with valuable resources that can be reused and repurposed. At Furniture Pickup, we recycle the furniture we receive at our Annacis Island facility. We dismantle sofas, sectionals, office chairs, and armchairs, and many more kinds of furniture. Metal, wood, and fabric are set aside to be reused or recycled into new materials. Local manufacturers use these materials to create all sorts of new products, including upcycled furniture, decor, and more.

Why Recycle?

Dumping furniture illegally, or throwing furniture in landfills can be tempting.

But have you ever considered how much resources go into making a piece of furniture in the first place, and all the materials that can still be reused? Lots of furniture are built to last using quality woods, fabrics, and metals. A well-used piece of furniture lasts five to ten years, more if it is taken care of properly. Even furniture with small dents, scratches, or imperfections are fixable.

Sending furniture to landfills leads to landfills becoming clogged with these items. Large furniture makes up a significant portion of landfill waste. The chemicals inside the fabric begin to decompose and seep into our soils and water. Metal begins to oxidize and their decay releases heavy metals that are damaging to the environment. Reduce pollution by choosing a local recycler that can dismantle and recycle the furniture.

Secondary markets, which use the recycled materials, is growing in Vancouver and across North America. Artists and businesses use these materials to create new works, extending the life cycle of the original furniture.