Click on the tabs below for reuse, recycling or safe disposal options.
Used furniture that is in good condition can be donated to a thrift store or charitable organization or sold or given away through classified ads online, in local newspapers and magazines and through online communities.
You can dispose of furniture that is no longer useful through bulk waste collection programs, where available.
See Bulk Waste for disposal options.
City of St. John’s
The City of St. John’s provides collection and disposal services for garbage, as well as collection and recycling services for mixed containers and paper and cardboard.
Location: Servicing the City of St. John’s
Phone: (709) 754-2489
Email: curbit@stjohns.ca
Web: www.curbitstjohns.ca
Eastern Regional Service Board
Eastern Regional Service Board provides collection and disposal services for garbage, bulk waste and yard waste as well as collection and recycling services for mixed containers, paper and cardboard and scrap metal.
Location: Servicing communities in Eastern Newfoundland (excludes most metro municipalities that provide this service to their residents).
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
Town of Conception Bay South
The Town of Conception Bay South provides collection services for household garbage as well as recyclables – mixed containers and paper and cardboard. The town also provides collection services for bulk waste, scrap metal, furniture, yard waste and electronic items throughout the year on an appointment basis. There are also free-drop programs for these items offered several times throughout the year.
Location: Servicing the Town of Conception Bay South
Phone: 709-834-6500 ext. 301
Email: wasterecycling@conceptionbaysouth.ca
Web: conceptionbaysouth.ca
Bay Bulls Waste Recovery Facility
Eastern Regional Service Board operates Waste Recovery Facilities in the eastern waste management region, providing residents with access to public drop-off sites for materials that cannot be disposed of through curbside collection programs. Items accepted at public drop-off sites include construction and demolition waste, scrap metal, electronics, MMSB program tires (highway, passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires), ATV tires, furniture, and propane tanks.
Location: Winnonish Rd. (off Route 10) at the entrance of the Town of Bay Bulls (heading south)
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
Cavendish Waste Recovery Facility
Eastern Regional Service Board operates Waste Recovery Facilities in the eastern waste management region, providing residents with access to public drop-off sites for materials that cannot be disposed of through curbside collection programs. Items accepted at public drop-off sites include construction and demolition waste, scrap metal, electronics, MMSB program tires (highway, passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires), ATV tires, furniture, and propane tanks.
Location: Route 80, between Cavendish and Heart’s Delight-Islington (1 km from Cavendish and 1.7 km from Heart’s Delight-Islington)
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
Clarenville Waste Transfer Station
The Waste Transfer Station (operated by Eastern Regional Service Board) provides residents with access to public drop-off sites for materials that cannot be disposed of through curbside collection programs. Items accepted at public drop-off sites include construction and demolition waste, scrap metal, electronics, MMSB program tires (highway, passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires), ATV tires, furniture, propane tanks.
Location: Trans-Canada Hwy, Clarenville, NL A5A 0A5
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
Harbour Grace Waste Recovery Facility
The Waste Recovery Facility (operated by Eastern Regional Service Board) provides residents with access to public drop-off sites for materials that cannot be disposed of through curbside collection programs. Items accepted include construction and demolition waste, scrap metal, electronics, MMSB program tires (highway, passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires), ATV tires, furniture, and propane tanks.
Location: Incinerator Rd. (off Route 70) in the Town of Harbour Grace at the intersection of Routes 70 and 75
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
Old Perlican Waste Recovery Facility
The Waste Recovery Facility (operated by Eastern Regional Service Board) provides residents with access to public drop-off sites for materials that cannot be disposed of through curbside collection programs. Items accepted include construction and demolition waste, scrap metal, electronics, MMSB program tires (highway, passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires), ATV tires, furniture, and propane tanks.
Location: Route 80, between Sibley`s Cove and Old Perlican (2.8 km south of Old Perlican)
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
Placentia Waste Recovery Facility
The Waste Recovery Facility (operated by Eastern Regional Service Board) provides residents with access to public drop-off sites for materials that cannot be disposed of through curbside collection programs. Items accepted include construction and demolition waste, scrap metal, electronics, MMSB program tires (highway, passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires), ATV tires, furniture, and propane tanks.
Location: Route 102, Fox Harbour Rd. (4 km from Route 100 and 5.8 km from Fox Harbour)
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
Renews-Cappahayden Waste Recovery Facility
The Waste Recovery Facility (operated by Eastern Regional Service Board) provides residents with access to public drop-off sites for materials that cannot be disposed of through curbside collection programs. Items accepted include construction and demolition waste, scrap metal, electronics, MMSB program tires (highway, passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires), ATV tires, furniture, and propane tanks.
Location: Route 10, between Renews and Cappahayden (2.4 km from Renews)
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
St. Joseph’s Waste Recovery Facility
The Waste Recovery Facility (operated by Eastern Regional Service Board) provides residents with access to public drop-off sites for materials that cannot be disposed of through curbside collection programs. Items accepted include construction and demolition waste, scrap metal, electronics, MMSB program tires (highway, passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires), ATV tires, furniture, and propane tanks.
Location: Route 94, between St. Joseph’s and O’Donnell’s (1 km outside St. Joseph’s heading south)
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
Sunnyside Waste Recovery Facility
The Waste Recovery Facility (operated by Eastern Regional Service Board) provides residents with access to public drop-off sites for materials that cannot be disposed of through curbside collection programs. Items accepted include construction and demolition waste, scrap metal, electronics, MMSB program tires (highway, passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires), ATV tires, furniture, propane tanks.
Location: Route 1 (TCH), (4.5 km north off the ramp to Sunnyside)
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
Whitbourne Waste Recovery Facility
The Waste Recovery Facility (operated by Eastern Regional Service Board) provides residents with access to public drop-off sites for materials that cannot be disposed of through curbside collection programs. Items accepted include construction and demolition waste, scrap metal, electronics, MMSB program tires (highway, passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires), ATV tires, furniture, and propane tanks.
Location: Old Brigus Road in Whitbourne
Phone: 709-579-7960
Email: info@ersbnl.ca
Web: easternregionalserviceboard.ca
craigslist
craigslist provides free, local online classified listings for individuals interested in buying selling or giving away a variety of goods and services.
Location: Online
Web: www.newfoundlandcraigslist.ca
Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are non-profit building supply stores that accept and resell quality new and used building materials and household items. The ReStore will also pick up donations in the St. John’s/Mount Pearl area. Funds generated are used to support Habitat for Humanity’s building programs.
Location: 323 Kenmount Rd, St. John's
Phone: 709-753-2721
Email: restore@habitatnl.ca
Web: www.habitatnl.ca
Home Again Furniture Bank
Home Again Furniture Bank is a nonprofit organization that provides gently-used furniture and household items to individuals and families in need. All donations must be clean, in good repair, smoke- and pet hair-free. Smaller donations should be packaged and labelled. For full details and donation arrangements, contact Home Again Furniture Bank.
Location: Services the Northeast Avalon Region
Phone: (709) 325-4040 / (709) 330-7070
Email: homeagainfb@gmail.com
Web: www.homeagainfb.ca
Kijiji
Kijiji provides free, local online classified listings for individuals interested in buying, selling or giving away a variety of goods and services.
Location: Online
Web: www.kijiji.ca
Newfoundland Buy & Sell
Newfoundland Buy & Sell provides free, local online classified listings for individuals interested in buying, selling or giving away a variety of goods and services.
Location: Magazine, Online
Web: www.nlbuyandsell.com
NL Classified
NL Classified provides free, local online classified listings for individuals interested in buying, selling or giving away a variety of goods and services.
Location: Online
Web: www.nlclassifieds.com
Previously Loved Clothes and Things
Epilepsy NL offers drop-off and pick-up services for clothing, footwear, toys and other household items.
Location: 351 Kenmount Road, St. John's
Phone: (709) 753-7283
Web: epilepsynl.com
Salvation Army Thrift Stores
Donate gently used clothing and household items to your local Salvation Army Thrift Store or call to arrange pick up of larger items.
Location: Services throughout the province.
Web: www.thriftstore.ca
Yellow Pages Listing – Antique Dealers
Many antique stores will accept older furniture in good condition and collectibles items for resale.
Location: Services throughout the province.
Web: View a listing of Antique Dealers in the Yellow Pages.
Think About It
Refresh or refurbish old furniture with a coat of paint or new hardware before replacing it.