Move-out junk removal in Jamaica Plain, Boston
The three-decker back stairs
Many Jamaica Plain rentals are two- and three-family houses where furniture goes out by the back porch. A dresser or desk usually clears a landing; a sleeper sofa or an armoire may not. Tell us the stairs' turns and the porch condition. We don't add a stair fee, and we can take apart a bed or bookshelf on site.
A driveway beside the house, common in JP, is easier than a curb pickup if a neighbor's car isn't in it.
Lease timing and the city's cleanup push
Boston's move-in/move-out period falls around Sept. 1, and the city cites excessive set-outs (WGBH). The city will not collect a mattress without an appointment, so book early. Put mattresses out after 5 p.m. the night before with nothing on top of them.
Donation: Goodwill, 678 Centre Street, is open daily. The Boomerangs closed in 2024.
A moving truck on a city street can be reserved through the Office of the Parking Clerk; that permit does not override snow emergencies, construction zones or tow zones.
For the leftovers, a quarter trailer is $209, a half $319; items start at $11 for a box or bag. Text the landlord's key-return time so the crew arrives before it.
Jamaica Plain move-out, day by day
- 10 days before
Book each mattress at boston.gov/mattress; ask about elevator or stair constraints.
- 7 days before
Call Goodwill, 617-522-1415, about furniture size limits.
- 2 days before
Reserve a moving-truck permit if a truck will be on the street.
- Move-out day
Text the leftovers for a flat price and an arrival window.
Local resources in Jamaica Plain
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 Jamaica Plain
Accepts: Clothing, household goods, small appliances and electronics; ask about other items
Donation center run by Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts. In Jamaica Plain itself.
678 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 - Town
City of Boston mattress pickup (Public Works)
The free city route that keeps a mattress from the trash under the state ban.
Booked online at boston.gov/mattress - 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 3 miles from Jamaica Plain (straight line), in West Roxbury.
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Quick answers
Does Jamaica Plain have a dump?
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Boston's pages list Zero Waste Day drop-off events, held in West Roxbury, rather than a year-round resident dump.
Is a DCR street different?
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Yes. A moving truck on a DCR-owned street needs a separate state permit.
Can I leave things at the curb on move-out day?
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Furniture can go out with regular trash on your day, but excessive piles are cited and mattresses need a booking.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Jamaica Plain before you go.
- WGBH: Allston Christmas isn't just in Allston anymore: “the move-in/move-out period that occurs around Sept. 1” · accessed October 31, 2026
- WGBH: Allston Christmas isn't just in Allston anymore (set-out citations): “We do cite for violations when there's excessive set outs.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Boston: Mattress recycling: “The City of Boston will not collect any mattress without an appointment.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Boston: Mattress recycling (set-out time): “Place your mattress on the curb by 6 a.m. on the day of your appointment, or after 5 p.m. the night before.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts: store and donation locations: “678 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 ... Donation Center Hours Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM” · accessed October 31, 2026