Recliner & Upholstered Chair Removal In Missouri & Illinois – MrJunk®

Professional Recliner & Upholstered Chair Removal Services Across Missouri & Illinois

MrJunk® provides professional recliner and upholstered chair removal services throughout Missouri and Illinois. Last month, we hauled a lift chair out of a Columbia basement that hadn’t been used in twelve years. The thing weighed more than some motorcycles and had enough pet hair embedded in it to knit a sweater. The homeowner looked at us and said, “I’ve been dreading this day for three years.”

We totally get it.

Recliners aren’t just furniture. They’re where Dad watched every Tigers game, where Mom recovered from surgery, where the dog claimed permanent residence despite having three actual dog beds. But when it’s time for them to go (broken, stained, or won’t fit in your new place), getting rid of them becomes a massive project nobody wants to deal with.

That’s why families throughout Missouri and Illinois have been calling MrJunk® since 2005. We handle all the heavy lifting, careful maneuvering, and responsible disposal so you don’t have to worry about throwing out your back or scratching up your floors. From manual recliners to power chairs with complex wiring, we’ve hauled them all.

Why Choose MrJunk® for Recliner Removal

Recliners are heavy. They’re packed with metal frames, springs, and (for power recliners) electrical components. The manufacturers built them to last forever, which makes removal challenging.

We’re not another hauling service with a pickup truck. We’re Missouri and Illinois professionals who’ve been doing this for nearly two decades.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Family-owned and operated since 2005 with over 20 years of experience
• Licensed and insured in Missouri and Illinois
• Thousands of 5-star reviews from satisfied customers
• Featured on A&E’s “Hoarders” for our professional approach
• Available 7 days a week with same-day service often available
• Professional crews who protect your property during removal

We’ve carried power chairs up three flights of narrow stairs, maneuvered oversized sectional components around tight corners, and helped families across Missouri and Illinois with every type of recliner removal situation.

Types of Upholstered Chairs & Recliners We Haul Away

Every week, someone calls us and asks, “Do you guys take recliners?” The answer is almost always yes, but let us break down exactly what we handle and what makes some chairs trickier than others.

Recliners of All Shapes and Sizes

• Basic Manual Recliners
• Powered Recliners
• Stand Assist Lift Spring-Loaded Recliners
• Glider Chair Recliners
• Sectional Recliners
• Movie Theater Style Recliners
• Massage Chair Recliners

Upholstered Armchairs and Accent Chairs

• Overstuffed Reading Chairs
• Accent Chairs
• Wingbacked Chairs
• Wood & Upholstered Queen Anne Style Chairs

Why Recliner Removal Is Better Left To the Pros Vs. DIY

People always underestimate recliner removal until they try to move one themselves. Then they call us sounding slightly panicked, usually with a story that starts with “So we thought we could just…”

The Weight Factor

A decent recliner weighs between 80 and 150 pounds. A quality power recliner can push 200 pounds or more. That’s not just heavy, that’s “requires proper lifting technique and probably more than one person” heavy. We’ve pulled recliners out of basements where someone carried them down piece by piece years ago, and now they’re assembled in a space where there’s no way to get them back upstairs in one piece.

The Awkward Shape Problem

Recliners aren’t just heavy; they’re oddly shaped and heavy. The footrest mechanism sticks out, the back is taller than most doorways when upright, and they’re deeper than you think once you factor in the reclining mechanism. We’ve become experts at the “recliner rotation dance” required to get these things around corners and through doorways.

The Hidden Complexity

Power recliners and lift chairs have internal batteries, transformers, and wiring that make them heavier and more complex to handle safely. Some have memory foam that holds its shape (and weight) differently than regular cushioning. Others have been in the same spot so long they’ve left permanent indentations in the carpet.

The Emotional Component

More than any other piece of furniture, recliners hold memories. They’re where people recover from surgery, watch their kids grow up, and spend their retirement years. When families call us to remove a recliner, especially after losing a loved one, we approach it with the respect and sensitivity the situation deserves.

How MrJunk® Recliner & Upholstered Chair Disposal Works

We’ve streamlined our recliner removal process to work smoothly whether you’re in a historic Columbia neighborhood with narrow doorways, a lakefront home in Osage Beach with multiple levels, or an Alton ranch house where everything should be simple but somehow isn’t.

Step 1: Free, Honest Assessment

We’ll come take a look at your chair situation and provide you with a straightforward answer about the cost and how we’ll handle it. No pressure, no sales pitch, no surprise fees that magically appear when the work is done. Just an honest assessment from people who’ve done this enough times to know what we’re looking at.

Our crews know the difference between a chair that comes apart for easier removal and one that needs to be taken out in one piece. We factor in things like stairs, narrow hallways, and those fun challenges that come with older homes.

Step 2: Scheduling That Works for You

We work around your schedule, whether it’s during school hours, business hours when you can be home to supervise, or on weekends when the whole family can watch the magic happen.

For families navigating senior care transitions or estate matters, we offer exceptionally flexible support. We understand these aren’t just logistics, they’re life changes that deserve patience and respect.

Step 3: Professional, Careful Removal

Our uniformed crews show up on time with the right equipment for the job. We protect your floors, walls, and doorways during removal, and we treat your home with the same care we’d want for our own families.

We bring everything needed:

• Furniture dollies and straps for safe transport
• Floor protection for carpets and hardwood
• Tools for any necessary disassembly
• The experience to navigate tight spaces without damage

Step 4: Responsible Disposal and Recycling

Here’s where our “Keeping Missouri and Illinois Cleaner and Greener” commitment really shows. If your recliner is in good enough condition to help another family, we’ll get it to local donation partners throughout our service area. If it’s beyond donation but contains recyclable components, we’ll ensure those materials are processed appropriately.

For chairs that are truly at the end of their useful life, we ensure responsible disposal through licensed facilities. Because even when furniture can’t be saved, it should still be handled with environmental responsibility.

How much It Costs To Remove & Donate Recliners

Here’s our approach to recliner removal pricing:

Most single recliner removals fall within our standard furniture removal range, but several factors can affect the final cost. We always provide you with the complete price before we start work, no hidden fees, no “discovery charges,” and no surprise add-ons that other companies add after they’ve loaded your furniture.

What affects pricing:

• Size and weight: That oversized theater recliner takes more effort than a standard chair
• Location challenges: Third-floor walkup vs. ground level makes a difference
• Disassembly requirements: Some chairs need to come apart for safe removal
• Electrical components: Power chairs require careful disconnection
• Access difficulties: Narrow hallways, tight corners, or obstacle courses

Why our pricing makes sense: When you factor in truck rental costs, disposal fees, the risk of injury, and the time investment of doing this yourself, professional removal usually costs about the same, with way less stress and zero chance of throwing out your back.

Multiple items? If you’re clearing out several pieces of furniture, we can often provide better per-item pricing. Many families use recliner removal as part of larger cleanout projects, and we’re happy to coordinate everything at once.

What to Expect (Because Nobody Likes Guessing)

Before We Arrive

You don’t need to do anything special to prepare for our arrival. We’re used to working around normal household situations. If the recliner is in a room with other furniture, we’ll work around it. If there are personal items on or around the chair, we’ll wait while you handle those.

Some families like to:

• Clear a path from the chair to the exit (but we can work around obstacles if needed)
• Remove any personal items from chair pockets or side compartments
• Take photos for insurance purposes if the chair has sentimental value

During the Removal

Our crews are trained to work efficiently while respecting your home and your time. We’ll assess the best removal route, protect your floors and walls, and handle the lifting and maneuvering. You’re welcome to supervise, but you don’t need to help, that’s literally what you’re paying us for.

Your neighbors will probably watch. This is completely normal. We’re used to being the entertainment for the afternoon. Some of our crews have developed a following in certain neighborhoods.

After We’re Done

We’ll do a final cleanup of the removal area, making sure we haven’t left any debris or damage. If we moved other furniture to access the recliner, we’ll put it back where it belongs. We’ll collect payment and provide you with documentation for your records.

The best part? You’ll look at the space where that old recliner used to be and probably think, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?”

Other Ways We Can Help While There

Here’s something we’ve learned after nearly 20 years in the business: people who need one piece of furniture removed usually have a few other things they’ve been meaning to deal with. While we’re already there with the truck and the crew, it’s the perfect time to tackle those other projects.

Common Combinations We See:

• Mattress and Box Spring Removal: A lot of families replace recliners and bedroom furniture around the same time, especially when someone’s moving into assisted living or the family is updating a loved one’s room.
• Couch and Sofa Disposal: When you’re refreshing a living room, everything tends to go at once. We can coordinate removal of your entire furniture set in one trip.
• Electronics Hauling: Those old entertainment centers, outdated TVs, and stereo systems that used to live near Dad’s recliner? We can take those too, and we’ll handle the electronics recycling properly.
• Full Room Cleanouts: Sometimes recliner removal is the first step in a larger project. We help families clear entire rooms, whether it’s converting a den to a home office or preparing a house for sale.

The “While You’re Here” Projects

• That exercise equipment that’s been collecting dust
• Boxes of items that never got unpacked from the last move
• Old appliances in the basement or garage
• Seasonal decorations that never seem to find their way back to storage

We’re flexible, and our crews are used to adapting on the spot. Just let us know what else you’re thinking about, and we’ll give you honest advice about whether it makes sense to handle everything at once.

Questions Customers Ask About Recliner & Oversized Chair Removal

How do you get a recliner up from a basement?

Carefully, and usually in pieces. Most recliners can be partially disassembled to make tight spaces manageable. We’ve done this enough times that we know which models come apart easily and which ones require more creative solutions. Sometimes we have to remove the back, sometimes the base comes off, and occasionally we perform what we call “recliner surgery” to get things moving.

Will you take a chair that’s been peed on by pets?

Yes, we will, but we appreciate the heads-up so we can come prepared. Pet-damaged furniture is one of those realities of the removal business, and we handle it professionally and without judgment. These chairs typically can’t be donated, but we ensure they’re disposed of responsibly.

Can you move other furniture to get to the recliner?

Absolutely. We come prepared to work around your living situation. If we need to temporarily move your coffee table, couch, or entertainment center to access the recliner, we’ll do it carefully and put everything back where it belongs when we’re done.

Do you work around medical equipment?

Yes, and we’re especially careful in these situations. We understand that homes with lift chairs often have other medical equipment that needs to stay in place and functioning. Our crews are trained to work respectfully around oxygen concentrators, hospital beds, and other medical devices.

What if the recliner is stuck in the position?

This happens more than you’d think, especially with older power recliners. Sometimes we can fix the mechanism enough to get the chair into a transportable position, sometimes we work with it as-is, and sometimes we have to get creative with partial disassembly. We’ve never met a stuck recliner we couldn’t remove.

Can you come the same day?

Often, yes. We understand that furniture removal sometimes becomes urgent—you’re moving tomorrow, the new furniture is being delivered this afternoon, or you just can’t look at that broken chair for one more day. Call us and we’ll do our best to accommodate same-day requests throughout our service area.

Will you judge me for the condition of my chair?

Never. We’ve seen it all, and we understand that life happens to furniture. Stains, pet damage, mechanical failures, and general wear and tear are all part of the business. Our job is to provide a solution, not to make anyone feel bad about needing help.

Get Started With MrJunk® Recliner & Upholstered Chair Removal Today

Whether your recliner removal is part of a planned home refresh, a necessary step in a family transition, or one of those “I can’t deal with this anymore” situations, we’re here to make it simple. No stress, no judgment, no furniture-related injuries, just professional removal that lets you move on to whatever comes next.

We’re not just Columbia, Lake Ozarks, and Alton’s recliner removal service, we’re your neighbors who happen to be really good at making furniture disappear when it’s time for it to go.

From helping college families navigate apartment transitions to supporting seniors moving into care facilities, from assisting real estate agents with property staging to helping families clear out estates, we handle every recliner removal with the same care and professionalism that has made us Missouri and Illinois’ choice for nearly two decades.

Your recliner removal starts with a simple phone call or text:

(573) 886-JUNK (5865) – Columbia & Lake Ozarks

(314) 673-JUNK (5865) – Alton & St. Louis Metro

Free estimates • Licensed & insured • Available 7 days a week
Same-day service often available • No hidden fees

Serving Columbia, Lake Ozarks, Alton, and surrounding Missouri & Illinois communities since 2005
Family-owned • Locally operated • Keeping Missouri and Illinois Cleaner and Greener

When Missouri and Illinois need recliners removed right, they call MrJunk®.