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tdawg-1551 t1_j1yrw6u wrote

If you have trash service, request a second container for a few dollars a month. If the old stuff isn't worth anything to anyone, tear it apart and put in the trash bin over 5-6 weeks. We got rid of three old busted couches that way. They are mostly air when torn apart.

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shizkc t1_j294gi5 wrote

Did you use a chain saw or something? I’m having a similar issue and was goin to just shell out a hundred for bulk pick up.

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tdawg-1551 t1_j29ribt wrote

Not at all. Once the cushions are removed and then rip open the fabric and remove all the stuffing, it's mostly air. Had some metal wire supports and the standard wood framing. Used a small hand saw to break out some of the larger pieces, otherwise just gloves and boots and stomp and pull all the wood pieces apart. At the end of it all, basically had some 3-4 foot sticks.

As long as you have a spot to break it down, and can do it over 4-6 weeks, it is quite easy. Each weekend I would tear some apart and fill the container.

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shizkc t1_j29vrdg wrote

I’m going to start trying that tomorrow. Our two person household only ever gets halfway in the garbage anyways unless it’s a deep clean weak.

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