Where Can You Donate Furniture In Melbourne?
24th June, 2019
Did you know there are many proven benefits of decluttering? Living in a clean and neat home is a great way to minimise stress and ensure that you stay calm, focused and relaxed while you’re at home. Yet one hurdle to decluttering is knowing what you’re going to do with everything that you decide to get rid of. And the bigger those items are, the more significant the hurdle is. So if you need to downsize your furniture, but you’re unsure about what to do with it, read on to discover where you can donate furniture in Melbourne.
1. Ask Friends and Family First
You never know who in your circle of friends and family is on the lookout for a new couch, bed, bedside table, chest of drawers or wardrobe. If a piece of furniture isn’t damaged beyond repair, then chances are that someone you know could make use of it. So do a ring around, or put a post up on Facebook, asking if anyone needs the item. You can even ask among your colleagues or uni pals. Another bonus to doing this is that the person receiving the goods will often arrange of pick up, so all you need to do is relax and watch your unwanted furniture disappear into someone else’s life.
2. Post on Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree
Another way to donate furniture is to post it for free on the Facebook marketplace or Gumtree. You’ll need to take a photo or two of the items, so people know what they look like, but you should be able to shift your unwanted pieces pretty quickly this way. A word of warning though – random people from the internet won’t be as reliable as your friends and family so expect a no show or two or for people never to get back to you. It’s best to instigate a first in best-dressed approach rather than holding items for people that never arrive.
3. Donate to Charity
Many charitable organisations will gladly accept donations of furniture and pass them on to less fortunate souls. The Salvation Army is one such organisation, and they’ll even collect your items free of charge. This is useful because you get to rest assured knowing that you’re doing a good deed while the charity will come and do the hard lifting for you. Please do make sure that the items you’re donating are in good condition though – a few minor scratches and general wear and tear is alright, but charities still need to pass on goods that are undamaged and in excellent working order.
Some other charities that will accept donations of furniture are The Brotherhood of St. Laurence and Family Life. Both work hard to support people in need and would value your unwanted furniture.
4. Get Your Items Ready for Collection
Before the charity comes to grab your furniture, there are a few things you can do to get it ready. The first is to give them a quick dust off and wipe down. This will ensure that your old furniture looks presentable and saves the charity some time and money. Next, be sure to empty all draws and check that you haven’t left anything anywhere – the last thing you want is to forget a valuable item that you’ve tucked away.
5. A Charitable Conclusion
There are a few ways you can give away furniture in Melbourne. First, ask your friends, family and colleagues if they need anything. Next, advertise your items for free on Facebook and Gumtree. Finally, several charities will gladly collect your unwanted items. Just remember to clean and tidy your furniture before giving it away, and remember to empty everything out.
