How to give away old furniture in Ahmedabad for free

Give it if you would be comfortable using it yourself: sturdy, clean, with all its parts, and no termite or water damage. A scratch or faded polish is fine; a broken leg or a sagging bed frame is not.

If it is beyond repair, a local scrap dealer (kabadiwala) will usually take wood and metal. Giving something broken only moves the problem to someone who has less money to fix it.

Wipe it down and empty every drawer. Measure it — height, width and depth — because the first question anyone asks is whether it will fit through their door.

Take photos in daylight from the front, the side, and close up on any wear. Say honestly what condition it is in. Note which floor it is on and whether there is a lift: whoever collects a heavy item has to bring people and a vehicle, usually a tempo or a loading rickshaw.

Post the item with its photos, its measurements and your area. People browsing see only your area and city, never your street address or phone number.

People who need it send a request saying briefly why. You read the requests and choose one person. Only then do the two of you see each other’s phone number and address, so you can agree a time.

Be at home at the time you agreed, or leave someone there who knows. Have the item near the door if you can. Never accept money for it — everything on this platform is free, and nobody may ask you to pay either.

If the person does not come, mark it on the platform. Missed pickups are recorded, which is how donors can tell reliable people apart.

Large furniture can take a few weeks to find the right person. Keep the listing up, and check the photos and measurements are clear. Hostels, old-age homes and community halls in your area sometimes accept furniture directly; ask them before taking anything over.