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Move-out junk removal in Dorchester, Boston

A bed frame, mattress and bagged clothes stacked outside a Dorchester triple-decker in late summer

A triple-decker move-out, floor by floor

Most units here share a front stair and a rear porch, and a mattress or sleeper sofa often leaves by the rear stairs. Measure the landing before you decide; a queen box spring that won't turn the corner may need to be cut down. We bring tools and carry from any floor without a stair fee.

If you share the building with other tenants, post a note about the date so the stairs are clear.

Timing the tenant turnover

WGBH reports that Boston's move-in/move-out period falls around Sept. 1, and a city official says they cite for excessive set-outs. The city will not collect a mattress without an appointment, so book it first and set it out only after 5 p.m. the night before.

Small home furnishings can go to Goodwill (470 West Broadway, South Boston, or 1010 Harrison Avenue); the ReStore takes bed frames and dressers but not mattresses, futons or sofa beds.

What a typical Dorchester apartment costs to clear

A two-bedroom's leftovers are often a mattress or two, a sofa, a table and some bags. Priced item by item: queen mattress $109, queen box spring $79, sofa $139, regular table $79, and boxes at $11 each. The total exceeds the $159 minimum, and when the pile reaches five or more pieces a half trailer at $319 is usually cheaper.

We confirm the price by text before starting.

Dorchester move-out checklist

  • Book each mattress at boston.gov/mattress (curbside limit is 10 per calendar year).
  • Take fridge doors off and empty it if you booked a special pickup.
  • Photograph the stairs and landing before you ask for a quote.
  • Move bulky pieces to the ground-floor entry the morning of.
  • Leave the rear porch clear of trash barrels on pickup day.
  • Text the leftovers; ask for the arrival window.

Local resources in Dorchester

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

Can a landlord book the mattress pickup for a unit?

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The City picks up mattresses only from buildings of six units or fewer, and curbside pickup is limited to 10 items per calendar year, so a landlord clearing many units may hit the limit.

What about a fridge left by the old tenant?

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Remove the doors, empty it, and book a special-item pickup, or have a private hauler take it for $149.

Are moving trucks restricted on Dorchester streets?

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A moving truck on a city street can use the City's moving-truck permit, which does not override tow zones or snow emergencies.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Dorchester before you go.

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