The Classic Furniture Item You Should Consider Decluttering At The End Of Summer

As summer winds down, it might be time to start getting rid of some excessive things that have found their way into your home over the course of the season. This includes things that have been around for a long time, but that are starting to break down. One item that tends to get a lot of use in the summer months is folding chairs. Of course, these chairs are useful all year long, but summer cookouts, events, and parties are where they really shine.

Over time, folding chairs can rust, become unstable, and, depending on the seat type, rip. The repeated wear and tear of regular use and improper storage can leave these chairs looking and feeling rough. And the older they are, the more likely they are to fail. At the same time, they contribute to cluttered, crowded garages and closets. With summer coming to an end, this is the perfect time to get rid of things that are no longer in great condition.

While folding chairs might be great to have for extra seating when visitors come over, if they are starting to feel wobbly when someone sits on them, it's likely time to let them go. Although you can try to fix these chairs, if tightening screws doesn't seem to work, it's time to toss them for your own safety. However, you will likely need to check with your local municipality to determine how their bulk pickup works and what you need to do in order to have them taken away with your trash. You may need a special tag or sticker to have them removed.

It's important to know what type of material your folding chairs are made of in order to determine how to get rid of them. Metal folding chairs can potentially be scrapped, while wood scraps can be repurposed into material for your next DIY project. If the chairs are still safe to sit in but need to be refurbished, it might be worth it to take them to a charity or thrift shop that accepts furniture donations. You can also offer chairs that are still in decent shape to people in your neighborhood through online forums, like a Buy Nothing group.

Once you have an idea of whether you can donate your folding chairs or if you need to toss them, you'll need to determine what the rules are for your area. For both wooden and metal folding chairs, you may be able to bring them to a local recycling center or have them taken away as part of a bulk pickup. Another option is to actually hire someone to haul them away. A junk removal service might be a great choice if you have a lot of folding chairs to get rid of or if you are doing a larger summer clean out that includes other pieces of furniture.