Clock Removal

Charities and organizations for veterans accept all types of furniture, including grandfather and wall clocks. Call your local donation centers like Goodwill, Salvation Army and more to check if they accept large grandfather clocks. You may have to drop the item off yourself, so make sure you have the right vehicle and tools to do so. If you have a valuable clock, check with antique clock collectors who would gladly buy an old antique grandfather or longcase clock from you. Another option is to have a professional at LoadUp pick it up and haul your clocks for donation today!

Clocks, especially antique grandfather clocks, have plenty of internal parts that can be broken down and recycled, and in some cases, repurposed or donated for another use. Most grandfather clocks are fitted with inner brass that can wear down over time. Luckily, most local scrap metal recyclers will take the brass off your hands. Old clock faces also serve as a great use for people who turn them into artwork, so you can consider selling it on eBay or offering it to a friend.

If your old grandfather clock is still in good condition you can repurpose it in wall decor or any other decorative furniture piece, just check out some cool recycled DIY clock ideas online, there are plenty! Donation centers and charities will also take your items. Yet, if your clock is beyond repair, it may be time figure out the right disposal options. You’ll need to seperate any of the recyclable materials from the grandfather clock and dispose of the wooden pieces properly.

If that seems like too much for you to pull off in a pinch, you can book a pickup with LoadUp to haul away any types of grandfather clocks, longcase clocks and other household furniture as well as any brass, clock parts and more.

The short answer is no, but its a pretty difficult job to pull off by yourself. You should never try a one-man job for moving a grandfather clock. If you do, you’ll need to follow several steps that focus on protecting the clock, such as hauling it vertically, removing the weights from the clock, placing moving blankets inside the clock to stablize the interior glass and wrapping the exterior of the clock. All of this needs to occur before you even move the grandfather clock, which can often be the hardest part.

If you don’t have the time, tools or man power to do this, you can book grandfather clock removal services with LoadUp. Our professionals come to you at your convenience and they’ll carefully move your wall clock for disposal, donation and recycling.

Yes! We take all types of household junk, including everything from wall decor and ironing boards to chandeliers and lamps. To see all types of items we take, just enter your zip code find your upfront price and select whichever pickup option is convenient for you!