What types of items can Lugg deliver to furniture donation centers in New Haven?

Lugg can deliver most donation items, including furniture, appliances, clothing, and household goods, as long as they're in good, reusable condition suitable for donation. **Tip**: Before booking your Lugg, double-check your local furniture donation centers acceptance policy and drop-off hours in New Haven.

Can Lugg deliver to smaller local charities, not just national organizations?

Absolutely, Lugg can drop off your donations at any local charity, nonprofit, thrift store, or community donation center in New Haven, not just major organizations like [Goodwill](https://lugg.com/goodwill-industries-pick-up), [Salvation Army](https://lugg.com/salvation-army-usa-pick-up), or [Habitat for Humanity](https://lugg.com/habitat-for-humanity-pick-up).

Does Lugg provide same-day & next-day furniture donation pickup in New Haven?

Yes, Lugg provides on-demand, same-day, and next-day furniture donation pickups. You can book movers and a truck in as little as 30 minutes, or schedule up to 30 days in advance for a time that works best for you.

What supplies and protective equipment will my Luggers bring for my furniture donation pickup?

Every Lugg furniture donation pickup in New Haven includes professional moving equipment, straps, dollies, moving blankets, and stretch wrap to protect your items and your space, plus a basic toolkit for light disassembly or reassembly. Pickup trucks also come equipped with a tarp for weather protection. Your Luggers will wrap fragile or bulky pieces for safe transport, take care to avoid damage to floors, walls, and elevators, and are trained to move heavy furniture, appliances, and other large items safely through tight spaces, stairs, and doorways. This helps ensure a smooth, efficient furniture donation pickup from start to finish. We do not provide moving boxes or mattress covers. Please have these items ready if needed.

What size truck and crew should I book for my furniture donation pickup?

The best truck depends on the size and scope of your furniture donation pickup. For most furniture donation pickups involving heavy items, we **strongly recommend a 2-Lugger crew** to ensure everything is handled safely and efficiently. For smaller tasks, or when you'd like to assist, the Lugg Lite (1 Lugger + pickup truck) works great. Here's a quick look at our truck dimensions to help you choose: * Pickup: 6 ft+ long × 4.5 ft wide. The tailgate can stay open for extra length, and all items are secured with straps. * Van: 8 ft+ long × 4 ft wide × 4.5 ft tall. * XL: 10 ft+ long × 5.5 ft wide × 6.4 ft tall. * Box Truck: 12 ft+ long × 6 ft wide × 7 ft tall. **Tip**: Our Pickup trucks include a tarp for light rain protection, but if the forecast calls for heavier rain, we recommend booking a covered truck, such as a Van, XL, or Box, for extra coverage. If your furniture donation pickup requires a lift gate for loading or unloading, please book a Box Truck and add a note to your booking.

Can Lugg donate multiple items or boxes at once?

Yes, Lugg can load and deliver several donation items or boxes at once, as long as everything fits safely in the truck. For multi-stop donation runs, you can add up to 5 stops per Lugg when booking.

Are there size or weight limits for my furniture donation pickup?

For safety, the standard [weight limit](https://lugg.com/help/general/does-lugg-have-weight-limits) is 100 lbs per Lugger per item (or 200 lbs for a two-person crew), but there's no limit to how many items you can move, just book the right Lugg truck for your load. Most furniture donation pickups should be booked with two Luggers to ensure safe lifting, loading, and placement. For heavier items over 200 lbs, we recommend booking multiple Luggs for safe handling or having someone available to help the crew.

Do items need to be boxed or bagged before my furniture donation pick up?

Yes. Smaller items like clothing, linens, or kitchenware should be packed in sturdy boxes or bags for transport. Having your items packed and ready helps our crew complete your donation pickup faster and keeps smaller items secure during transport. Your Luggers can wrap and protect furniture and large items for safe transport.

Do I need to be home for my furniture donation pickup?

We recommend that you or someone 18 years or older be present to provide access and confirm which items to take. However, you can also arrange a contactless donation pickup if items are placed safely outside or in an accessible area, just include those details in your Lugg booking.

Do I need to pack my items before my furniture move?

Yes. Lugg does not provide packing services or supplies, so please box or bag any small, loose, or fragile items before your crew arrives. This includes things like kitchenware, electronics accessories, office supplies, dorm essentials, and any items that could shift during transport. Your Luggers will bring moving supplies and equipment to protect furniture and larger pieces, but having your items packed ahead of time helps keep your move quick, organized, and damage-free.

What if my furniture donation center refuses some of my items?

Not every donation center accepts all items, we always recommend calling ahead of time and confirming they are able to take your items. If the selected furniture donation center cannot accept your items, your Luggers will contact you to coordinate another destination or return option. Standard rates apply for rerouting or additional stops. **Tip**: Donation centers often reach capacity later in the day. To avoid delays or rejections, we recommend booking a morning arrival window and calling ahead to confirm that your location is still accepting donations.

What are the most common reasons a furniture donation center might reject a donation?

Items may be declined if they're broken, stained, torn, missing parts, or unsafe. Most donation centers also reject old TVs, mattresses, or large appliances due to health or recycling restrictions. To prevent your item(s) from being rejected, we recommend calling ahead to your furniture donation drop-off center in New Haven to ensure that the location accepts your items.

Can Lugg help with estate cleanouts or large community donation drives in New Haven?

Yes! For estate cleanouts, office donations, or community drives in New Haven, you can book as many Luggs as needed for pickup and delivery to your chosen furniture donation location. Luggers will ensure items are delivered to your selected donation partners safely and efficiently. For multi-stop donation runs, you can add up to 5 stops per Lugg.

Can Lugg dispose of items that charities won't accept?

Yes, Lugg can haul away most items that charities or donation centers won't accept to a local recycling or disposal center in New Haven. You can also combine a donation drop-off with a [haul-away](https://lugg.com/junk-hauling) or [disposal](https://lugg.com/furniture-disposal) stop in one Lugg. Tip: Not every recycling or disposal facility accepts all items, so we recommend calling ahead to confirm their hours, accepted items, and any potential fees.

Can Lugg provide proof of donation for tax purposes?

Upon request and when available, Luggers can send you a photo confirmation as proof of donation. For official tax receipts, you'll need to get documentation directly from the furniture donation center or charity at drop-off.

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I wasn't there but both the pick up and delivery went really well, reported from both sides. Seems kind of high for pickup labor -- one hour for a table and 10 chairs? -- though I know they wrapped them. But maybe that's a lot of time. However, I heard they were very thorough and careful. The price here is a bit more than I expected, plus we tipped, but I guess it was worth it because you had the COI. Thanks to both of the movers.

KKathryn in New Milford, CT

5.0

Both of these guys were excellent. They communicated through the entire pick up of my furniture to the delivery arrival time they brought the new furniture in carefully, set it up very polite and professional would highly recommend.

AAnne in Danbury, CT

5.0

Isaias and Josue were great. Kept me informed when they were to arrive at pick up and destination. Very knowledgeable and professional. Only good things to say.

AAlice in Danbury, CT

5.0

Updates on pick up of items and drop off. Had items wrapped and protected, nicely mannered crue. On time.

PPat in Bridgeport, CT

5.0

Daniel and Datwan were great. Understanding when there was a delay at pick up and went above and beyond during the delivery at my home. Overall a very smooth delivery. Thanks!

TTim in Naugatuck, CT

5.0

Bill and Marquis were excellent movers! They were kind, friendly, and professional. They were patient during the pick up when the vendor was having a hard time releasing the product and were kind enough for me to arrive to help resolve the situation. They packaged and secured the item amazingly and the drive and delivery was incredibly smooth. I would HIGHLY recommend them for my next big purchase. Lugg has made item delivery a stress-free environment! 👍🏻

GGeoff in Naugatuck, CT

5.0

These guys were great! They made sure we got our items when the pickup location gave them a hard time. They carried in two extremely heavy items. They went above and beyond. Thank you!!!

TTaylor in Shelton, CT

5.0

I could not ask for a better Pair, they pack up the pickup with a can do attitude...rare in todays world.

RRobert in West Haven, CT

5.0

Friendly, careful and very helpful! Called the pickup spot for us to check on missing pieces. Highly recommend!

LLaurie in Shelton, CT

5.0

Very quick to pickup the item, great communication throughout the delivery, and very professional service!

BBrittney in Shelton, CT

5.0

What a great experience!!! I am so pleased with the simplicity of this process from scheduling to pickup to delivery!! Thanks Jared & Pedro!!

MMargaret in Old Saybrook, CT

5.0

Excellent service. Both Daniel and Jason did a great job with pickup and delivery. I would use LUGG again - especially if they are handling everything.

LLeigh in New Milford, CT

5.0

KKathryn in New Milford, CT

5.0

AAnne in Danbury, CT

5.0

Isaias and Josue were great. Kept me informed when they were to arrive at pick up and destination. Very knowledgeable and professional. Only good things to say.

AAlice in Danbury, CT

5.0

Updates on pick up of items and drop off. Had items wrapped and protected, nicely mannered crue. On time.

PPat in Bridgeport, CT

5.0

Daniel and Datwan were great. Understanding when there was a delay at pick up and went above and beyond during the delivery at my home. Overall a very smooth delivery. Thanks!

TTim in Naugatuck, CT

5.0

GGeoff in Naugatuck, CT

5.0

These guys were great! They made sure we got our items when the pickup location gave them a hard time. They carried in two extremely heavy items. They went above and beyond. Thank you!!!

TTaylor in Shelton, CT

5.0

I could not ask for a better Pair, they pack up the pickup with a can do attitude...rare in todays world.

RRobert in West Haven, CT

5.0

Friendly, careful and very helpful! Called the pickup spot for us to check on missing pieces. Highly recommend!

LLaurie in Shelton, CT

5.0

Very quick to pickup the item, great communication throughout the delivery, and very professional service!

BBrittney in Shelton, CT

5.0

What a great experience!!! I am so pleased with the simplicity of this process from scheduling to pickup to delivery!! Thanks Jared & Pedro!!

MMargaret in Old Saybrook, CT

5.0

Excellent service. Both Daniel and Jason did a great job with pickup and delivery. I would use LUGG again - especially if they are handling everything.

LLeigh in New Milford, CT

5.0

These guys went above and beyond after the pickup location forgot the screws to the bed that was being delivered to me, they went back to get them after already being on their way to drop it off to me. You can’t find great service anymore and theirs was exceptional! Thanks again guys I really appreciate it.

DDoris in Naugatuck, CT

5.0

Andrew & Jason were both very kind, helpful, polite and patient! I would not mind them assisting with another pickup / drop off in the future. 😃

CChrista in Simsbury, CT

5.0

This was my first time using this service and Luquan and Paul were great! I can't believe how quickly I got my furniture. I bought it a couple of hours ago and it's now at my house and they took great care setting it up to avoid damage. I will definitely use the service again!

MMindy in Milford, CT

5.0

Sebastian and Christopher are amazing very kind careful people ✨highly recommended o time they bring my furniture and everything was great

KKarina in Fairfield, CT

5.0

Sebastion and Christopher were awesome. They couldn’t fit everything in one trip so they went back a second time to get the rest so to not inconvenience me. Very friendly and made sure to be cautious with the furniture.

LLysse in Enfield, CT

5.0

These guys were so professional and nice. I had messed up the order and they were very pleasant explaining I hadn’t ordered correctly. They had to maneuver the furniture to get it in. Great experience

PPhilippa in Vernon, CT

5.0

Jared & Marquail were fantastic! They arrived right on time and were friendly, helpful as well as careful & knowledgeable with my furniture. Highly recommend!

EEmily in New London, CT

5.0

Made sure to be careful of the furniture and walls when bringing the sofa up the stairs. Helped overcome a few unforseen obstacles that came up to deliver my furniture on time. Would use service again

JJonathon in New London, CT

5.0

Farid and Michael were amazing movers. So courteous and kind and very careful with the furniture. We have had so many movers over the years and they were by far the absolute best.

AAmber in Old Saybrook, CT

5.0

Farid & Pedro were fantastic. They were so very careful bringing my furniture through a narrow doorway, and they placed it exactly where I wanted. I highly recommend this team and Lugg!

JJennifer in Shelton, CT

5.0

Johnathan and Christopher were on time, very agreeable and kind, took great care of my furniture, and made this delivery happen even at the end of their day.

EElle in Hamden, CT

5.0

Great service! Swift responsive timing,and protected furniture so that it wasn't soiled or damaged enroute.

SSonia in Shelton, CT

5.0

DDoris in Naugatuck, CT

5.0

Andrew & Jason were both very kind, helpful, polite and patient! I would not mind them assisting with another pickup / drop off in the future. 😃

CChrista in Simsbury, CT

5.0

MMindy in Milford, CT

5.0

Sebastian and Christopher are amazing very kind careful people ✨highly recommended o time they bring my furniture and everything was great

KKarina in Fairfield, CT

5.0

LLysse in Enfield, CT

5.0

PPhilippa in Vernon, CT

5.0

Jared & Marquail were fantastic! They arrived right on time and were friendly, helpful as well as careful & knowledgeable with my furniture. Highly recommend!

EEmily in New London, CT

5.0

JJonathon in New London, CT

5.0

Farid and Michael were amazing movers. So courteous and kind and very careful with the furniture. We have had so many movers over the years and they were by far the absolute best.

AAmber in Old Saybrook, CT

5.0

Farid & Pedro were fantastic. They were so very careful bringing my furniture through a narrow doorway, and they placed it exactly where I wanted. I highly recommend this team and Lugg!

JJennifer in Shelton, CT

5.0

Johnathan and Christopher were on time, very agreeable and kind, took great care of my furniture, and made this delivery happen even at the end of their day.

EElle in Hamden, CT

5.0

Great service! Swift responsive timing,and protected furniture so that it wasn't soiled or damaged enroute.

SSonia in Shelton, CT

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Lugg pricing in New Haven

	Crew	Base Fare	Per-Mile Rate	Per-Minute Labor	Average cost*
Lite	1 Lugger	$26	$1.96	$0.95	$50
Pickup	2 Luggers	$38	$2.24	$1.62	$74
Van	2 Luggers	$68	$3.08	$2.02	$114
XL	2 Luggers	$117	$3.70	$2.30	$170

Lite

1 Lugger

Base fare$26

Per-mile rate$1.96

Per-min labor$0.95

Average cost$50

Pickup

2 Luggers

Base fare$38

Per-mile rate$2.24

Per-min labor$1.62

Average cost$74

Van

2 Luggers

Base fare$68

Per-mile rate$3.08

Per-min labor$2.02

Average cost$114

XL

2 Luggers

Base fare$117

Per-mile rate$3.70

Per-min labor$2.30

Average cost$170

* Estimate for 5 miles of driving and 15 minutes of labor. Pricing rates vary by city. Each booking also includes a small variable booking fee to support Lugg's operational and safety costs. You'll always see an upfront estimated price before you book.

Real customer prices

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Derek

Moved a sofa to Savers in Worcester, MA

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Base fare$38.00

Mileage(4 mi @ $2.24/mi)$8.96

Labor(9 min @ $1.62/min)$14.58

Booking fee$3.69

Total price$65.23

Most customers pay$58–$82

Monica

Moved a recliner and bar stools to Goodwill in Glendale, CO

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Base fare$38.00

Mileage(24 mi @ $2.24/mi)$53.76

Labor(14 min @ $1.62/min)$22.68

Booking fee$6.87

Total price$121.31

Most customers pay$113–$138

Brian

Moved a table and 6 chairs to Habitat for Humanity in Boston, MA

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Base fare$68.00

Mileage(7.1 mi @ $3.08/mi)$21.87

Labor(32 min @ $2.03/min)$64.97

Booking fee$9.88

Total price$164.72

Most customers pay$164–$207

Based on actual Lugg jobs. Names changed for privacy. Rates vary slightly by city.

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