One of the biggest challenges most people encounter when moving is trying to deal with the large amount of goods that they can neither take with them nor sell. If you have large items such as mattresses or old furniture that you no longer want, it's best to get rid of them as soon as possible so they don't get in the way. Still, you can't just set them out on the curb in most situations.
1. Take It To Your "Bulk Pickup" Corner
Most neighborhoods have an area for bulk pickup designated -- but these locations are usually only picked up from once or twice a month. Make sure that you know when your local pickup times are; otherwise you could be looking at fines for dropping your items off too early. The downside to this method is that you need to physically take the items there and that you can't drop off many items.
2. Hire a Roll Off Dumpster Service
A roll off dumpster service like Pequannock Disposal Service is often the most convenient solution for large amounts of over-sized trash. The dumpster will be delivered directly to you so you can fill it up, and then the dumpster will be taken away when you're done.
3. Post It For Free Online
If the items that you are trying to get rid of have any value at all, you can often give them away. Simply post them for free online to your local classifieds and people will likely come to get them. Of course, there are some additional considerations: you don't want to give out your address to just anyone and you do want to make sure that you remain safe while people are arriving.
4. Ask Your Movers for Help
Often a moving company will take items to the dump for you for an additional charge. This can be a good solution if there are items that you realize last minute that you don't want to bring with you. The only catch is that it will usually cost more than a dumpster service, as you will need to pay for the labor and time of the moving company.
Remember that you usually can't leave large trash curbside without permission; you may get a fine from either the city or your local homeowner's association. Most trash companies do not take bulk items at all without an additional processing fee, so you need to be cautious and plan ahead.
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