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<\/p>\nSo what can you do with the old furniture that is too bulky to put into a dumpster?<\/p>\n
The answer to that question depends on the condition of the item. For example, the furniture could be donated to a charitable organization if usable. However, when you want to keep it for later, our professional storage solutions can help maintain the item\u2019s quality.<\/p>\n
You also can follow the rules of\u00a0NYC311\u00a0for disposing of bulk items if the furniture is no longer usable.<\/p>\n
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Bulk items are considered too large to fit into a bag or a trash bin. However, in New York City, you can arrange for free curbside removal of these items from a residential building.<\/p>\n
This process can include air conditioners, refrigerators, and other items that chill or cool the air. You\u2019ll need to schedule a Freon and CFC removal appointment for them. All others, including furniture, can be placed curbside between 4 PM and Midnight the evening before your planned collection day.<\/p>\n
The city no longer requires bulk pickup appointments. Instead, you\u2019re allowed to place up to ten items per collection day, but some exceptions are in place for electronics, mattresses, and things considered construction materials.<\/p>\n
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When placing old furniture out for disposal, the items cannot be placed in the street. You\u2019re not allowed to impede pedestrian traffic or have the unwanted things extend in front of another property.<\/p>\n
Items left on private property are considered unserviceable by the Department of Sanitation. Therefore, the unwanted furniture must be placed in a designated area, in the alley or curb, to be picked up.<\/p>\n
The city recommends that if you plan to throw away numerous bulk items, consider placing them out over several collection days instead of all at once.<\/p>\n
If your sofa has a metal frame, the city requests that it be removed and discarded with recyclables that they\u2019ll pick up.<\/p>\n
Some furniture items you don\u2019t want to move might be too large to fit in a regular-sized collection truck. If you encounter this issue, it is possible to break the item into pieces that will work, although each piece would count toward the bulk pickup limit for the week.<\/p>\n
You can also send the Department of Sanitation an email at customerservice@dsny.nyc.gov with a description of the furniture and its dimensions to see if removal is possible.<\/p>\n
If old furniture cannot be broken down and is too large to fit in the collection truck, professional removal services can help you appropriately discard the item.<\/p>\n
When your old furniture still has plenty of life to it, you can send it along to a new home. Many organizations provide pickup services for these items when they are in a saleable condition.<\/p>\n
Here are some of your best choices to consider when you need to discard old furniture in NYC before moving.<\/p>\n