WelCome to Couch it Forward

Empowering Grand Rapids Youth, One Couch at a Time


We are the #1 spot in Grand Rapids for FREE furniture removal, furniture donations, pick up, and great deals on gently used furniture.

WelCome to Couch it Forward

Empowering Grand Rapids Youth, One Couch at a Time

We are the #1 spot in Grand Rapids for FREE furniture removal, furniture donations, pick up, and great deals on gently used furniture.

Our story


Couch It Forward began when the owner Sam Lerch, who, inspired by his work at the Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids, turned a storage unit into a growing business with a purpose. For every couch sold, Couch It Forward donates a whole school weeks of warm Dinners to a child through the Boys & Girls Club, directly supporting local youth in need. What started as a simple idea has become a movement to make homes comfortable while giving back to the community. Couch It Forward is proof that every couch sold can help build a brighter future, one child at a time.

Our Story

Couch It Forward began when the owner Sam Lerch, who, inspired by his work at the Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids, turned a storage unit into a growing business with a purpose. For every couch sold, Couch It Forward donates a whole school weeks of warm Dinners to a child through the Boys & Girls Club, directly supporting local youth in need. What started as a simple idea has become a movement to make homes comfortable while giving back to the community. Couch It Forward is proof that every couch sold can help build a brighter future, one child at a time.

Why Shop or Donate with Couch It Forward?

Get It Same Day!

Our customers can receive their new couch on the same day of purchase, eliminating long waiting periods.

Free Delivery

Free Local Delivery: Couch It Forward offers complimentary doorstep delivery within the local area, adding convenience to your shopping experience.

Free Delivery

Free Local Delivery: Couch It Forward offers complimentary doorstep delivery within the local area, adding convenience to your shopping experience.

100% Satisfaction Garunteed

At Couch It Forward, your satisfaction is guaranteed! If you’re not completely happy, return your couch within 5 days. A 10% restocking fee applies, ensuring we maintain quality for all customers. Comfort and confidence are always our priority!

Our Mission

At Couch It Forward, every purchase makes a difference. For every couch sold, we provide a week’s worth of warm dinners to a child in need through the Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids. Shop with purpose—help us build a brighter future, one couch at a time.

Free Furniture Removal

Couch It Forward offers free furniture removal in Grand Rapids and surrounding suburbs, making it easy to give your old furniture a new purpose. Our team handles everything—from in-home removal to refurbishment. Renewed pieces are resold, and a portion of proceeds supports local youth. Reduce waste and make a difference!

Free Furniture Removal


Couch It Forward offers free furniture removal in Grand Rapids and surrounding suburbs, making it easy to give your old furniture a new purpose. Our team handles everything—from in-home removal to refurbishment. Renewed pieces are resold, and a portion of proceeds supports local youth. Reduce waste and make a difference!

Frequently Asked Questions

How to know if my couch qualifies for FREE removal.

Our free pickup service is for couches with minor wear and tear that are NOT patterned. Non-permanent stains and pet hair are acceptable and it is ok to have minor tears along seams and concealed areas (e.g. back of the couch).

Furniture that has peeling bonded leather, severe pet damage, broken frames, mechanics, large rips, permanent stains, incomplete sectionals, or smoke damage may be subject to a fee.

What disqualifies me from FREE removal?

Things Our Team Looks For

Outdated designs (e.g floral/patterned couches)

Peeling faux or bonded leather

Severe pet damage (e.g. accidents, excessive hair, odors, etc.)

Broken frames

Broken mechanics

Large rips or tears

Severe wear and tear

Smoke or other odors

Incomplete sectionals​

How much will it cost if I don't qualify for free removal?

Couch Removal Fees

Gently Used – FREE

Fair Condition (light damage and cleaning required) – $75 + tax

Bad Condition or an Outdated Design – $150 + tax

Sleeper Sofa – $175 + tax

Note: furniture that is an old design or seriously damaged requires a higher fee since we won’t be able to resell the item. Resale is how we cover operational expenses and make donations.

Sectional & Couch Set Removal Fees

Base Fees

Gently Used – FREE

Fair Condition (light damage and cleaning required) – $125 + tax

Bad Condition or an Old Design (2-3 Pieces) – $175 + tax

Bad Condition or an Old Design (4-5 Pieces) – $200 + tax

Bad Condition or an Old Design (6+ Pieces) – $225 + tax

Add-On Sectional & Couch Set Fees

Bad Condition or an Old Design (Built-In Recliner) – Add $75 + tax

Bad Condition or an Old Design (Sleeper Sectional) – Add $75 + tax

Add-On Furniture Removal Fees

Small Furniture Item- $25 + tax

Medium Furniture Item – $50 + tax

Large Furniture Item – $100 + tax

Note: not all add-on items require a fee (e.g side tables that are part of a pick up for a gently used couch can have the fee waived)

Distance Fees

Pick up within 20 miles of our store – FREE

Pick up within 21-25 miles – $50 + tax

Pick up within 26-30 miles – $75 + tax

Pick up within 31-35 miles – $100 + tax

Pick up within 36-40 miles – $125 + tax

Note: At this time we can only remove gently used sectionals and couch sets over 30 miles away.

Additional details:

We can only be so accurate when estimating fees based on the images you provide. Because of this our team has final say on what qualifies for a fee. When our team arrives for removal they will inspect your furniture based on the information you shared with us and may charge a fee for something we didn’t see in the images (e.g. broken couch leg). In the instance our team determines there will be an additional fee at pick up you have the option to reject service at no cost to you.

We aim to keep our prices competitive. If you find another professional service that removes for less than us, let us know and we will beat their price.

Except in the instance above, all fees are non-negotiable.

In an effort to avoid potential infestations we reserve the right to reject a pickup for any reason after inspecting the couch.

How soon will I get an answer?

Once your submission is received we will contact you in the within 1-24 hours.