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Move-out junk removal in Back Bay and the South End

A sofa, disassembled bed frame and bagged items beside the iron railing of a Back Bay brownstone stoop

Reserve the street before the truck arrives

Ask the City about its moving-truck permit for street space; a resident parking permit does not reserve space, and a permit may not override tow zones or snow emergencies. In a condo building, ask the association whether an elevator booking is required.

Let the building know the date in writing. A crew arriving while another unit's movers hold the elevator can lose an hour.

What the building, the city and donation sites each take

Boston lets furniture go out with regular trash on your collection day, so only the big pieces need a hauler. Buildings of six units or fewer can use the city mattress appointment; in larger condo buildings the property manager has to arrange removal. Furniture in good condition can go to Goodwill at 1010 Harrison Ave, which takes donations daily, or to the ReStore in West Roxbury, which does not take mattresses, box springs or futons.

For reusable building materials from a renovation, Boston Building Resources is on Terrace Street, with donation drop-off on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Prices for a typical one-bedroom clear-out

A common one-bedroom leftover load: a full mattress and box spring ($99 and $69), a sofa ($139), a small table ($59), and a bed frame ($109), which adds up to $475 priced item by item. A quarter trailer at $209 or a half at $319 is usually cheaper once the pile has more than five items.

The minimum pickup is $159. We carry from any floor and include the Massachusetts mattress recycling fee in the mattress price.

Typical leftover pieces and flat prices

ItemPrice
Full mattress$99
Queen box spring$79
Sofa (seats three)$139
Large table or desk$109
Bed frame with headboard$129
Quarter trailer load$209

Local resources in Back Bay and South End

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Quick answers

Do I need to book the elevator for a pickup?

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Check your building's rules. Many Back Bay condo buildings require elevator reservations for moves and removals.

Is a mattress included in the city's move-out help?

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Only for buildings of six units or fewer, by appointment. In larger buildings the property manager arranges removal.

What if a stoop is too narrow?

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Tell us the width when you text. We plan a two-person carry or a take-apart.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Back Bay and South End before you go.

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