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

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 York City.

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 York City, 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 York City?

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 York City 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 York City to ensure that the location accepts your items.

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

Yes! For estate cleanouts, office donations, or community drives in New York City, 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 York City. 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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Prospect Heights, NY

They sent a photo showing the furniture dropped off at donation center. The best time experience I have had using Lugg! - Diana

Total Price$164

New York, NY

John was great and helped us move some donation items! In the end, some items were not accepted and John helped get them back to us with grace! - Jean

Total Price$274

New York, NY

I accidentally sent these guys to the wrong donation drop-off location and they took the time to contact me and drive over to the right spot. I really appreciated the extra help!! - Lindsay

Total Price$100

New York, NY

Carlos and Kevin were incredible. Very friendly and efficient, and helped make my donation to Habitat for Humanity a seamless experience. - Archana

Total Price$195

New York, NY

The best! So helpful and thankful for their help on getting some (a LOT) of boxes to a donation center. Thank you so much! - Colleen

Total Price$376

New York, NY

He picked up items for donation very efficiently, and arrive at drop off before it opened. He stuck around to see if there was a way to drop it off and someone was able to let him in. Lansana really made my day with his persistence and helped take a huge weight off my shoulders! - Bridget

Total Price$120

Crown Heights, NY

They came quickly and loaded all of our donations into the back of their Sprinter van. Goodwill kind of screwed us because they said they take furniture on their website. But thankfully, our Luggers found a new family for our chairs outside of the Goodwill. Life is funny but I'm happy they went to a new home! - Melissa

Total Price$160

New York, NY

Alonso and Denmark right on time. Alonso was exceptional - friendly, professional. Both worked efficiently and were out of my home quickly and made a prompt delivery to the nonprofit where I donated the furniture. - Erickson

Total Price$269

Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

Octavio and Kevroy were very efficient and careful moving my dresser. They were very professional and friendly with both the pick up and drop off. Would highly reccomend! - Rebecca

Total Price$182

Ridgefield, CT

I didn’t realize the HomeGoods store opened at 9:30 and I chose the 9 to 10 time slot for pick up. But they were kind, and communicated with me, and still came at the time slot that I picked. What a wonderful service and really terrific gentlemen. - Sandy

Total Price$140

New York, NY

They did receive a tip. They were amazing. There were issues at the pick up not of their or the store’s fault but they handled and let me know at each step. Thank you for having them do the job. - Andrea

Total Price$124

Hicksville, NY

Excellent communication! Appreciated the updates throughout the pick up and delivery process! These guys are amazing and so nice! Highly recommend! - Elizabeth

Total Price$178

Prospect Heights, NY

They sent a photo showing the furniture dropped off at donation center. The best time experience I have had using Lugg! - Diana

Total Price$164

New York, NY

John was great and helped us move some donation items! In the end, some items were not accepted and John helped get them back to us with grace! - Jean

Total Price$274

New York, NY

I accidentally sent these guys to the wrong donation drop-off location and they took the time to contact me and drive over to the right spot. I really appreciated the extra help!! - Lindsay

Total Price$100

New York, NY

Carlos and Kevin were incredible. Very friendly and efficient, and helped make my donation to Habitat for Humanity a seamless experience. - Archana

Total Price$195

New York, NY

The best! So helpful and thankful for their help on getting some (a LOT) of boxes to a donation center. Thank you so much! - Colleen

Total Price$376

New York, NY

Total Price$120

Crown Heights, NY

Total Price$160

New York, NY

Total Price$269

Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

Octavio and Kevroy were very efficient and careful moving my dresser. They were very professional and friendly with both the pick up and drop off. Would highly reccomend! - Rebecca

Total Price$182

Ridgefield, CT

Total Price$140

New York, NY

Total Price$124

Hicksville, NY

Excellent communication! Appreciated the updates throughout the pick up and delivery process! These guys are amazing and so nice! Highly recommend! - Elizabeth

Total Price$178

Glen Cove, NY

Annur and Terelle did such a great job! Communication was fast clear and easy, and the pick up and drop off went very smoothly. They were very careful with everything and made sure everything was how we wanted it. Would absolutely book them again! - April

Total Price$332

Red Hook, NY

Thanks so much for your help Robert! You were so speedy and I appreciate calling to confirm where to pick up. - Bethany

Total Price$74

New York, NY

Robert and Vernon were extremely professional and patient! They were very punctual, and even though they had to wait to pick up my sofa, they were understanding and friendly. They moved my sofa with care. I would book them again! - Rebecca

Total Price$223

Williamsburg, NY

Justin and Adrian were great! Early for the pick up, efficient, friendly and nice. Highly recommended! - Tamara

Total Price$96

Park Slope, NY

Super timely, well communicated pick up and drop off of my fb marketplace chair acquisition. Highly recommend! - Katherine

Total Price$112

East Northport, NY

Brandon and Elijah went above and beyond. They had all the tools to remove the legs for my couch pick up. Even carried it up a flight of stairs without a single scratch anywhere. They were super friendly and professional. Highly recommend them. - Amanda

Total Price$179

New York, NY

Jose and Octavio were very communicative and efficient. They made the experience of pick up and drop off very easy and they were very prompt with their arrival time. I would recommend them. - riki

Total Price$149

Williamsburg, NY

Sanjay was so kind and patient and came prepared with dollys and furniture covers and even brought a van even though the booking was technically for a pick up truck! I really appreciated that detail since it was raining pretty heavily the day he helped me move my things! I am so grateful for his help, he made a very stressful process much quicker and simpler!! Thank you so much Sanjay! - Taylor

Total Price$159

New Canaan, CT

Myles and Garfield came a long way to pick up for me, did a great job protecting my furniture, and placed it well just where I requested. Great job! - Elle

Total Price$202

Brooklyn, NY

Amazing service! Showed up on time and pick up and delivery was super smooth. He went above and beyond and was the nicest guy. Highly recommend! - Therese

Total Price$78

New York, NY

They were great, arrived 20min early for pick up, and couch was carried carefully to our walk up apartment. - Emanuela

Total Price$189

New York, NY

courtney was super fast and efficient! i had to coordinate between different people for the pick up and drop off and he helped with that whole process too thank you! would recommend - Kelly

Total Price$113

Glen Cove, NY

Total Price$332

Red Hook, NY

Thanks so much for your help Robert! You were so speedy and I appreciate calling to confirm where to pick up. - Bethany

Total Price$74

New York, NY

Total Price$223

Williamsburg, NY

Justin and Adrian were great! Early for the pick up, efficient, friendly and nice. Highly recommended! - Tamara

Total Price$96

Park Slope, NY

Super timely, well communicated pick up and drop off of my fb marketplace chair acquisition. Highly recommend! - Katherine

Total Price$112

East Northport, NY

Total Price$179

New York, NY

Jose and Octavio were very communicative and efficient. They made the experience of pick up and drop off very easy and they were very prompt with their arrival time. I would recommend them. - riki

Total Price$149

Williamsburg, NY

Total Price$159

New Canaan, CT

Myles and Garfield came a long way to pick up for me, did a great job protecting my furniture, and placed it well just where I requested. Great job! - Elle

Total Price$202

Brooklyn, NY

Amazing service! Showed up on time and pick up and delivery was super smooth. He went above and beyond and was the nicest guy. Highly recommend! - Therese

Total Price$78

New York, NY

They were great, arrived 20min early for pick up, and couch was carried carefully to our walk up apartment. - Emanuela

Total Price$189

New York, NY

courtney was super fast and efficient! i had to coordinate between different people for the pick up and drop off and he helped with that whole process too thank you! would recommend - Kelly

Total Price$113

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Lugg pricing in New York City

	Crew	Base Fare	Per-Mile Rate	Per-Minute Labor	Average cost*
Lite	1 Lugger	$31	$2.35	$1.14	$60
Pickup	2 Luggers	$46	$2.68	$1.94	$88
Van	2 Luggers	$82	$3.69	$2.42	$136
XL	2 Luggers	$140	$4.44	$2.76	$204
Box	2 Luggers	$152	$5.00	$3.00	$222

Lite

1 Lugger

Base fare$31

Per-mile rate$2.35

Per-min labor$1.14

Average cost$60

Pickup

2 Luggers

Base fare$46

Per-mile rate$2.68

Per-min labor$1.94

Average cost$88

Van

2 Luggers

Base fare$82

Per-mile rate$3.69

Per-min labor$2.42

Average cost$136

XL

2 Luggers

Base fare$140

Per-mile rate$4.44

Per-min labor$2.76

Average cost$204

Box

2 Luggers

Base fare$152

Per-mile rate$5.00

Per-min labor$3.00

Average cost$222

* 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.

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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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