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Furniture Removal in the Tri-Cities, TN

Need an old couch, sectional, dresser, dining set, or office furniture gone? Kraken handles the lifting, carrying, loading, and hauling throughout Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and the surrounding Tri-Cities.

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Local furniture pickup & hauling

Furniture Removal in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol & the Tri-Cities

Kraken Junk Removal provides furniture removal in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and throughout the Tri-Cities, Tennessee. We pick up unwanted couches, recliners, mattresses, tables, dressers, and other bulky furniture, handling the lifting, loading, and hauling so you don't have to.

In Johnson City, we help homeowners, landlords, and property managers remove unwanted furniture from homes, apartments, and rental properties around West Maple Street, West Pine Street, South Greenwood Drive, and Southwest Avenue.

In Kingsport, we serve homes and rentals around Borden Village, Sevier Terrace, and Netherland Inn Road. In Bristol, we cover neighborhoods near Pennsylvania Avenue, Anderson Street, and the Fairmount area. Whether you're getting rid of one bulky item or clearing furniture from an entire rental property, we provide upfront estimates and handle the heavy lifting.

Kraken Junk Removal owner on a floral sofa loaded on the truck liftgate in Johnson City, TN

Service scope

What’s Included In Our Furniture Removal Service

Full-service furniture removal — you don't have to drag pieces to the curb first. We lift furniture from upstairs bedrooms, basements, and apartments when the path is safe and access allows.

  • Lifting furniture from where it sits
  • Carrying through halls, stairs, and doorways when access allows
  • Loading onto the truck
  • Hauling off the property
  • Disposal, with donation or recycling when practical
  • Cleanup of the immediate work area

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Please note: We do not remove hazardous waste or hazardous materials.

That includes couch and mattress removal from upstairs apartments around Cherokee Road in Johnson City, furniture pickup from homes in the Ridgefields neighborhood of Kingsport, and heavy furniture hauling around Haynesfield in Bristol. We also clear rental properties near Oakland Avenue, pick up bulky furniture around Preston Forest, and remove unwanted furniture from homes and apartments near Edgemont Avenue, including pieces stored in basements, garages, and storage units.

What We Remove

Furniture Removal and Other Items We Haul Away

Common pieces we pick up from homes, rentals, and workplaces across the Tri-Cities, including mattress removal in Johnson City, recliner removal in Kingsport, and office furniture removal in Bristol.

  • Light gray two-cushion sofa

    Sofa & Loveseat Removal

    From living rooms, basements, and apartments

  • Light gray L-shaped sectional sofa

    Sectional Sofa Removal

    Including large multi-piece setups

  • Brown upholstered recliner

    Recliner Removal

    Single chairs or matching sets

  • White mattress stacked on a box spring

    Mattress & Box Spring Removal

    Bedroom and guest-room pickup

  • Light wood dresser with five drawers

    Dresser & Armoire Removal

    Old dressers, armoires, wardrobes, and other bulky bedroom storage furniture.

  • Wooden dining table with six chairs

    Table & Chair Removal

    Dining, coffee, and side tables

  • Wooden office desk with a drawer pedestal

    Desk & Office Chair Removal

    Home offices and workplaces

  • Wooden bookcase with three open shelves

    Other Furniture We Remove

    Bookshelves, TV stands, patio pieces, and more

Who it’s for

Who We Help With Furniture Removal

Households and businesses that need bulky furniture gone without the DIY haul.

  • Homeowners replacing furniture

    Clear out the old couch, bedroom set, or dining pieces when you upgrade or reclaim a room.

  • Renters preparing to move

    Get bulky furniture out without dragging it to the curb yourself before move-out day.

  • Landlords & property managers

    Remove furniture left behind between tenants so the unit is ready for cleaning or listing.

  • Businesses clearing office furniture

    Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, and other office pieces from workplaces and commercial spaces.

What Affects Furniture Removal Pricing?

Every job is different. Here's what goes into your estimate. The same factors apply to furniture removal estimates throughout the Tri-Cities.

  • Quantity & Size

    The number of furniture pieces, including bedroom and dining furniture, and how much truck space they require.

  • Heavy Furniture

    Extra-heavy pieces, like sleeper sofas, large sectionals, and recliners, may need additional handling.

  • Stairs & Access

    Upstairs apartments, staircases, basements, and narrow doorways can add labor.

  • Distance to the Truck

    Long carries, narrow hallways, limited parking, and difficult loading access affect the job.

  • Disassembly

    Some large pieces may need to be taken apart for safe removal. We'll assess what's possible and include any necessary labor in your estimate.

  • Disposal Requirements

    Some items require special handling or additional disposal fees.

Want an Accurate Price?

Text us photos of your furniture and mention any stairs or difficult access. We'll provide an upfront estimate before work begins.

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After pickup

Donate, Recycle or Dispose?

We donate or recycle furniture when possible. What happens to each item depends on its condition and local facility requirements.

Kraken Junk Removal truck at a warehouse donation drop-off, with a Habitat for Humanity truck parked behind it.

Donate when possible

Usable furniture may go to a local organization when they can accept it. Condition, timing, and what that outlet takes that day all matter — donation is an option we pursue, not a guarantee on every piece.

Recycle when practical

We often recycle metal, cardboard, and electronics when local facilities accept them. What can be recycled depends on the material, its condition, and the recycling requirements of each facility.

Dispose responsibly

Broken, wet, or otherwise unusable furniture goes to an appropriate disposal facility. We handle the loading, hauling, and disposal so you don't have to worry about getting rid of it yourself.

Real work

Real Furniture Removal Jobs

Completed Kraken jobs already documented in our project work — not stock photos.

Disassembled wooden furniture, cabinet pieces, and a cushion in a room with wood floors before removal in Johnson City, TN
The same room emptied, with wood floors, a brick wall, and large factory windows after furniture removal in Johnson City, TN
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Johnson City, TN

Furniture Removal

Couches, recliners, mattresses, dressers, and tables removed from a home near Downtown Johnson City to open up the room.

Bedroom with two light-wood dressers, a mirror, and a bed frame before furniture removal in Kingsport, TN
The same bedroom cleared, with pink curtains, hardwood floors, and a baseboard heater after furniture removal in Kingsport, TN
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Kingsport, TN

Bedroom Furniture Removal

Bedroom furniture removed from a home near Fall Creek Road and Warriors' Path State Park in Kingsport, leaving the room cleared and ready to use again.

Gold patterned three-cushion sofa against a cinder-block wall before couch removal in Bristol, TN
Cleared Bristol, TN basement with concrete floor and built-in shelving after couch removal
BeforeAfter

Bristol, TN

Couch Removal

An old couch removed from a Bristol basement, leaving the space cleared and ready to use again.

Process

How Furniture Removal Works

A short sequence from estimate to cleared space.

  1. Request an estimate

    Call, text furniture and access photos, or use the estimate options below.

  2. Approve the upfront price

    We confirm the scope and price before anything is loaded. No obligation until you approve.

  3. We remove the furniture

    We lift, carry, load, haul it away, and clean up the immediate work area.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Verified Google reviews that mention furniture or related hauling. Wording preserved as written.

★★★★★

“Austin was friendly and professional in assisting me with a couch that needed to be picked up. The price was very affordable as well. I would highly recommend this service and I will be going to them for all my large trash pickup needs now.”

Harrison Hunt

May 17, 2025

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★★★★★

“Very professional. Great communications. Super creative in removal of bulky old furniture. Good sense of humor and easy to talk to.”

Duke Hall

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★★★★★

“Austin did a great job moving furniture from one home to another and hauling it away. He was exactly on schedule, professional, honest, trustworthy and went above and beyond what I expected. I highly recommend Kraken Junk Removal for moving and hauling small to large items.”

Jone Willis

March 13, 2024

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★★★★★

“Kraken Junk Removal came in and helped my husband and I remove so many furniture boxes from our home after we moved in a year ago. I have had so much trouble finding a dump, recycle centers, or a landfill in the area that was willing to take household items, so finding them via Facebook ad on the Bristol Community Bulletin Board was the biggest blessing! We finally have gotten our space back and couldn't be more thankful for Austin and his wife's help.”

Kathleen Elaine Cooke

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Questions

Furniture Removal FAQs

What affects the cost of furniture removal?

Quantity, size, weight, stairs, carrying distance, needed disassembly, and anything else leaving in the same pickup. You get a free estimate and a clear upfront price before loading begins.

What is the cheapest way to get rid of an old mattress?

The cheapest option depends on the mattress, your location, access, and whether you have other items to remove at the same time. If you need professional pickup, Kraken can remove mattresses and box springs from inside the home and provide an upfront estimate before the job begins.

Do I need to be home for furniture pickup?

Someone who can approve what leaves should be reachable during the job — on site or by phone — so there is no confusion about what stays. Exact access arrangements vary by property; tell us ahead of time if you cannot meet the crew so we can confirm what works for your address.

How should I prepare before you arrive?

Clear a path to each piece, set aside anything that must stay, and unlock gates or doors along the exit route. You do not need to move furniture to the curb. Photos of the pieces and the path out before the appointment help the estimate stay accurate.

Do I need to move furniture outside first?

No. You do not have to drag furniture to the curb. Kraken removes accepted pieces from where they sit — inside the home, in a basement, garage, or storage area — as long as the space is reasonably accessible. If furniture is already outside, pickup is often simpler, but that is not required.

Can you remove furniture from upstairs?

Yes. Stairs and tight halls are a normal part of furniture hauling; that labor is included in the estimate rather than left as a surprise.

Can you remove furniture that won't fit through the doorway?

Tight doorways, narrow halls, and awkward pieces are common on furniture jobs. We review the piece and the path out from photos or on site and plan the safest way to carry it. Some specialty items may need extra labor or disassembly before they can be moved; if that applies, we discuss it and include it in the upfront price before work begins. We do not assume every sofa or bed can be taken apart.

Do you remove complete bedroom or dining sets?

Yes. Bedroom furniture such as beds, bed frames, dressers, nightstands, and armoires, and dining furniture such as tables and chairs, can go in the same pickup. If other junk should leave with the set, include it in the photos so the estimate covers the full load.

Do you remove office furniture?

Yes. We remove desks, office chairs, filing cabinets, bookshelves, and other office furniture from homes, home offices, and workplaces. Commercial jobs are priced the same way as residential work: photos or a walkthrough, then an upfront price before we load.

Is same-day furniture removal available?

Same-day and next-day openings may be available depending on the schedule, location, and job size. Call or send photos and we will share the soonest opening with an upfront estimate.

What happens to usable furniture?

Usable pieces may be donated when a local organization can accept them. Materials may be recycled when practical. Anything that cannot be reused or recycled goes to an appropriate disposal facility. We do not promise donation or recycling on every item.

Do you offer couch removal near me in the Tri-Cities?

Yes. Kraken provides couch removal throughout Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and surrounding Tri-Cities communities. We remove sofas, sectionals, loveseats, recliners, and other bulky furniture from inside the home, including upstairs rooms and basements when access allows.

What areas do you serve for furniture removal?

Kraken removes furniture throughout the Tri-Cities, including Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, plus nearby communities such as Gray, Jonesborough, Elizabethton, Piney Flats, Blountville, Colonial Heights, Church Hill, and Mount Carmel. If you are nearby and not sure we cover your address, call and we will confirm.

Do you remove furniture from apartments near ETSU and downtown Johnson City?

Yes. We remove couches, mattresses, bed frames, desks, and other unwanted furniture from apartments and rental properties near ETSU, downtown Johnson City, and surrounding neighborhoods. We handle the lifting and hauling, including upstairs pickups when access allows.

Can you pick up couches and heavy furniture in Colonial Heights or Bloomingdale?

Yes. Kraken Junk Removal provides couch removal, recliner pickup, and heavy furniture hauling throughout Kingsport, including Colonial Heights, Bloomingdale, and nearby neighborhoods. We can remove furniture from inside your home, so you don't have to move it to the curb.

Do you offer furniture pickup in Gray, Boones Creek, Piney Flats, and Blountville?

Yes. We provide furniture pickup and hauling in Gray, Boones Creek, Piney Flats, Blountville, and surrounding Tri-Cities communities. Contact us for a free estimate and scheduling availability.

Service area

Furniture Removal Across the Tri-Cities, TN

Local pickup throughout Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and surrounding communities. If your town is not listed, call and we will confirm coverage. Browse our service area directory if you want to confirm coverage near you.

Johnson City & Washington County

We provide furniture removal near ETSU, the Tree Streets neighborhood, Founders Park, and downtown Johnson City. Our crew also handles couch removal around West Walnut Street and South Roan Street, furniture pickup near Knob Creek Road and North Johnson City, and furniture hauling along State of Franklin Road. We serve Mountain Home, Boones Creek, Gray, Jonesborough, and surrounding communities.

Kingsport & Sullivan County

Need couch removal in Colonial Heights or Bloomingdale? We provide furniture pickup and hauling throughout Kingsport, including neighborhoods near Fort Henry Drive, East Stone Drive, and Memorial Boulevard. Our service area also includes Lynn Garden, Rock Springs, Fairacres, Cooks Valley, downtown Kingsport, and neighborhoods around Bays Mountain.

Bristol & Nearby Communities

We offer furniture removal and pickup throughout Bristol, including neighborhoods near State Street, Volunteer Parkway, The Pinnacle, and Bristol Motor Speedway. Whether you need an old couch hauled away, a mattress removed, or bulky furniture picked up, we also serve Blountville, Piney Flats, Bluff City, Elizabethton, and surrounding communities.

Common ZIP Codes We Serve

  • 37601
  • 37604
  • 37614
  • 37615
  • 37617
  • 37618
  • 37620
  • 37642
  • 37643
  • 37644
  • 37645
  • 37656
  • 37659
  • 37660
  • 37662
  • 37663
  • 37664
  • 37665
  • 37681
  • 37686
  • 37690
  • 37743
  • 37745

Free estimate

Get Your Free Furniture Removal Estimate

Send photos of the furniture plus the exit path — doorways, halls, stairs, and parking — or call/text. Choose the option that is easiest for you.

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Fastest Option

Texting a few clear photos is the fastest and easiest way to get an estimate for many junk removal jobs. Send photos of the items or area you need cleared, and we'll review them and respond with pricing or follow-up questions if needed.

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