How Do You Get Rid of an Old Piano in New Haven, CT?

Check whether schools, churches, or community organizations will accept it, and if not, call The Junkluggers for professional piano removal. 

Pianos are notoriously difficult to remove from the home. If you’re having trouble finding a way to rehome yours, you are far from alone.

If the piano is playable and in good condition, you can often donate it to a school, church, retirement home, or community center within the New Haven area. The catch is that the donor almost always has to arrange the move, and moving a piano is not an easy task. A typical upright piano can weigh anywhere from 300 to 800 pounds. Grand pianos are heavier and require disassembly. Most recipients are not willing to take on the cost of moving a piano or the liability associated with doing so.

If the piano is broken, badly out of tune beyond reasonable repair, or simply has no willing recipient, junk removal is the path most people in New Haven end up going with. You can post a free piano on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, but it rarely works the way you might hope. Even with a “you move it” listing, pianos that are not Steinways, Yamahas, or Kawais will often sit unclaimed. The supply of free pianos frequently exceeds the demand for them, as most people who want one have one.

Having said that, The Junkluggers of New Haven County handles piano removal as part of its standard service. The crew has the equipment and experience to move upright and grand pianos safely from wherever they sit in your home, be they on the first floor or in a finished basement. If the piano is in playable condition, The Junkluggers will route it to a school, church, or other organization. If not, it will be sent for responsible disposal, with strings and cast iron plates recycled and wood components routed where they need to go.

Book your free on-site estimate online or call 1-800-LUG-JUNK. The Junkluggers of New Haven County serves: New Haven, West Haven, Hamden, Milford, Branford, Guilford, and Cheshire.