Piano Removal and Disposal Near You

Kids are grown and your piano has become a dust magnet or you might be downsizing and having to move. Either way, the piano has to go and getting rid of a piano on your own is difficult. They are heavy, hard to load, and cannot be thrown away with the rest of your garbage.

How to get rid of a piano with JUNK XPRESS

Thankfully, JUNK XPRESS offers a quick and convenient way to handle your piano removal and disposal. We are piano removal experts and will take great care in ensuring your piano is disposed of properly.

At times, there are some types of pianos that we may not be able to remove. No matter what, our friendly, uniformed truck team members will happily take a look at your piano onsite and let you know what your best disposal options are.

Here is how our service works:

1. Simply call, chat, or request a no-obligation online quote.

2. Our friendly, uniformed truck team will contact you shortly before your appointment window.

3. When we arrive, just point to the piano you want removed and we will haul it away and finish by tidying up the area.

We will recycle and donate whatever we can, whenever possible.

How do you dispose of a broken piano?

Getting rid of your old piano is not as simple as throwing it into the trash. Pianos are large and made of materials that do not naturally break down.

Here is how you can properly get rid of your old piano:

1. Determine if your broken piano is beyond repair - if it can be fixed, it may have more value being donated.
2. Check to see if your local trash or junk removal service, charities, and recycling facility accepts pianos or offers piano disposal service.
3. Schedule a pickup time with piano movers.
4. Clear a path.

Your best option is to hire professionals who have the tools to handle it for you.

How do I donate or recycle a piano?

One way to dispose of an old piano is by making a tax-deductible donation, but the size and condition is an important factor in the organization's donation acceptance and some will accept pianos that need repairs.

There are many places that accept piano donations, including:

• Nonprofit organizations
• Schools
• Social groups
• Retirement homes
• Recreation centers
• Service clubs
• Afterschool programs.

Can pianos be recycled?

Pianos are made of wood, steel wire, screws, and cast iron which can be recycled once it is broken down. If you are looking to give your piano a second chance at life, check with your local recycling centers to find out if they will accept a used piano and how much it will cost to deliver it.

How do I dismantle a piano for disposal?

Dismantling a piano will help make for easier transportation when disposing it on your own.

To dismantle a piano:

1. Open the piano lid and key cover.
2. Unscrew the piano desk, or the space where the sheet music rests, to expose the harp.
3. Loosen the screws on the piano key cover to remove.
4. Remove the lower board cover, or the wall that houses the foot pedals, to expose the lower mechanism.
5. Loosen the screws and remove the top lid.
6. Unscrew and remove the muffler felt that runs across the action, or hammers.
7. Remove the bracket screws to loosen and remove the action.
8. Pull each key straight up to remove and place aside.
9. Loosen the tension in every string on the harp by turning the tuning pegs counterclockwise for safety.
10. Loosen and remove the key bed.
11. Lay the piano down for stability.
12. Remove the side supports.
13. Finally, remove the piano harp.

We haul away all types of pianos

• Grand Or Baby Grand Pianos
• Upright Pianos
• Organs & Console Pianos
• Digital Pianos & Keyboards
• Parlor Pianos
• Toy Pianos

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