Furniture Recycling

Solid wood dining tables, chairs, dressers, and cabinets made from oak, maple, pine, or other natural wood. Quality wooden furniture has high reuse value and can last decades when properly maintained. Solid wood can be refinished, repaired, and repurposed multiple times before recycling.

Sofas, armchairs, recliners, and other fabric-covered seating furniture containing foam, springs, and various textiles. Complex construction makes recycling challenging, but component separation allows for material recovery. Quality pieces have significant reuse value if clean and structurally sound.

All types of sleeping mattresses including innerspring, memory foam, latex, and hybrid models. Contains valuable materials like steel springs, foam, and textiles, but requires specialized recycling due to size and construction. Over 20 million mattresses are disposed annually in the US.

Patio sets, office chairs, bed frames, and other furniture made primarily of steel, aluminum, or iron. Highly recyclable with significant scrap value, especially aluminum pieces. Metal furniture is durable and weather-resistant, making it valuable for reuse applications.

Coffee tables, display cases, and furniture with glass components including tempered glass tops and decorative glass panels. Glass is infinitely recyclable but requires careful handling due to safety concerns and potential for breakage during transport.

Desks, filing cabinets, conference tables, and other business furniture often made from high-quality materials. Office furniture typically has excellent reuse value due to durable construction and standardized designs that fit various workplace needs.

Budget furniture made from engineered wood products including particle board, MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard), and pressed wood composites. Common in ready-to-assemble furniture but has limited recycling options due to adhesives and composite construction.

Area rugs, room carpets, and decorative floor coverings made from various materials including wool, synthetic fibers, and natural materials. While wall-to-wall carpet installation falls under construction materials, furniture-category carpets and rugs have different disposal options focused on reuse and specialized recycling.