How to Get Rid of Old Furniture in Vancouver & Burnaby (2026 Guide)

There are five main ways to get rid of old furniture in Vancouver and Burnaby: donate it, sell or give it away online, use the city’s large-item pickup program, haul it to a transfer station yourself, or hire a junk removal service for same-day pickup starting around $200. The right choice depends on the furniture’s condition and how quickly you need it gone.

Donate it (free, if it’s in good shape)

Usable couches, tables, and dressers are accepted by local charities and thrift stores, and some offer scheduled pickups. The catch: donation pickups often book out 1–2 weeks, and stained, ripped, or worn furniture gets refused at the door. If your furniture is in genuinely good condition and you’re not in a hurry, this is the best option — it keeps items in use and out of the landfill.

Sell or give it away online

Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist move furniture fast in Metro Vancouver if the price is right (or free). Expect no-shows, reschedules, and strangers in your building — fine for one item, exhausting for a full home.

City large-item pickup

Vancouver and Burnaby both offer limited large-item collection for residents of houses and duplexes, with per-item limits per year and scheduling lead time. Condos and apartments are typically not covered — stratas handle their own disposal — and mattresses usually carry a separate recycling fee.

Haul it yourself to a transfer station

The Vancouver landfill and Metro Vancouver transfer stations accept furniture with disposal fees charged by weight (minimum charges apply). You’ll need a truck or trailer, a helper for heavy pieces, and time to queue — realistic cost with rental and fees is often $75–150 for a small load, plus your afternoon.

Same-day junk removal (fastest)

A junk removal service like Adiós Junk picks up from anywhere in your home — including stairs and condo elevators — the same day, starting at a $200 minimum load. All labour, hauling, and disposal fees are included, and usable pieces are donated rather than dumped. For an exact price in seconds, upload a photo of your furniture to the instant quote tool at adiosjunk.ca.