Junk removal in Allston and Brighton, Boston
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The September 1 curb in Allston
WGBH reports that the city sees its biggest moving period of the year around Sept 1, and in Allston the curb fills with discarded furniture. Boston allows furniture out with regular trash on your day, but cites excessive set-outs; fines start at $25 for early set-outs, broken containers or improper storage. A tenant can't count on the curb to absorb a whole apartment.
Mattresses are the clearest rule: the city takes them only by appointment, for buildings of six units or fewer, and the state has banned them from the trash since 2022. In a building of more than six units, you contact the property manager.
Housing and streets: triple-deckers, stairs and DCR roads
In Allston and Brighton the housing is a mix of triple-deckers, converted single-family houses and brick apartment blocks. Upper-floor walk-downs, shared back porches and basement storage are the norm, and we carry from any floor without a stair fee.
Some roads here belong to DCR rather than the city, and a moving truck parked on one needs a separate state permit on top of the City of Boston permit that covers its own streets. Neither permit overrides a tow zone or a snow emergency, so ask the landlord about the street before you rent a truck.
Where usable things can go
The Goodwill Allston/Brighton donation center, 965 Commonwealth Avenue, takes goods Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; call before bringing furniture. The Habitat ReStore in West Roxbury accepts donations that are in working order, and Boston Building Resources on Terrace Street takes donations on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
For what's left, a single sofa is $139 and a regular dresser $99, with a quarter trailer at $209. Text us what's in the apartment and the time the keys are due.
Allston-Brighton move-out calendar
- Mid-August
Book the free city mattress appointment (six units or fewer) and list furniture to donate.
- Last week of August
Call the Goodwill on Commonwealth Ave about large pieces; lease turnover starts to crowd the curbs.
- Aug 30-Sep 1
Peak week for curb set-outs and city inspectors.
- Sep 2-10
Cleanup crews are still out; schedule private pickups here to avoid the rush.
What a pickup in Allston-Brighton looks like.
- Where
- Allston and Brighton are neighborhoods on the west side of the City of Boston. JUNKRUN is based in Melrose and serves them as part of its Boston coverage.
- County and population
- Suffolk County. Neighborhood of Boston (city population 675,647) residents (2020 U.S. Census).
- Neighborhoods
- Allston, Brighton
- Homes
- Heavily rental: wood-frame triple-deckers, converted houses and brick apartment buildings, many leased to students. The biggest move-out and move-in comes around September 1 (WGBH; City of Boston).
- Seasonal notes
- City yard-waste weeks end the first week of December.
- Access and parking
- DCR owns some streets here, and a moving truck on a DCR street needs a separate state permit. The City of Boston moving-truck permit covers city-owned streets only and does not override tow zones or snow emergencies.
Local resources in Allston-Brighton
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Donation
Goodwill Allston/Brighton
Donation center run by Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts. About 5 miles from Allston-Brighton (straight line), in Boston.
965 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 - Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Greater Boston)
Staff help unload; pickup is scheduled through ReSupply for a fee, and you get a tax receipt. About 5 miles from Allston-Brighton (straight line), in West Roxbury.
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132 - Reuse
Boston Building Resources
Accepts: Donations for its nonprofit reuse store. Drop-off Tue and Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment.
Nonprofit reuse store in Roxbury; call 617-442-2262 to ask whether your items fit before you bring them. About 5 miles from Allston-Brighton (straight line), in Boston.
100 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120 - Donation
Goodwill Boston (Harrison Ave)
Donation center run by Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts. About 5 miles from Allston-Brighton (straight line), in Boston.
1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02119 - Town
City of Boston mattress pickup (Public Works)
The city route that keeps a mattress from the trash under the state ban.
Booked online at boston.gov/mattress - Hazardous waste
Boston Zero Waste Day (event site)
Not year-round and takes no furniture; it is the city's main way to dispose of paint and e-waste. About 5 miles from Allston-Brighton (straight line), in West Roxbury.
315 Gardner St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Allston-Brighton before you go.
- WGBH: Allston Christmas isn't just in Allston anymore: “the city sees its biggest moving period of the year” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Boston: Mattress recycling: “You must schedule an appointment for curbside pick-up” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Boston Public Works: Trash: “Furniture can be put out with your normal curbside trash and recycling on your scheduled collection day” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts: store and donation locations: “Donation Center Hours Monday ... Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM” · accessed October 31, 2026
- MassDEP: Massachusetts waste disposal bans: “Mattresses (effective November 1, 2022)” · accessed November 1, 2026
- Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston: ReStore donations: “All donations must be in working order” · accessed November 1, 2026
- Boston Building Resources: “Donation Drop-off Hours: Tuesday and Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM or By Appointment” · accessed November 1, 2026
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Can I leave furniture on the curb in Allston?
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Furniture can go out with regular trash on your collection day, after 5 p.m. the evening before, but excessive piles are cited, and fines start at $25 for early set-outs, broken containers or improper storage.
Who handles mattresses in Brighton?
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The City of Boston, by appointment at boston.gov/mattress, for buildings of six units or fewer. Larger buildings use the manager or a private hauler.
Do I need a permit for a moving truck on Commonwealth Avenue?
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The City of Boston permit covers city-owned streets. Some streets in the area belong to DCR and need a separate state permit.
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