The Philly Junky blog
Practical guides to getting rid of stuff in Philadelphia: what the city takes, where to drop it off, what's illegal, and when it's worth calling for help.
For homeowners and renters
What Philadelphia trash pickup will and won't take
Weekly limits, mattress bags, bulk items, and what never goes to the curb.
2 min readWhere to dump junk in Philadelphia (legally)
The city's six drop-off centers: hours, limits, and what they accept.
2 min readHow to get rid of a mattress in Philadelphia
Curbside bag rules, drop-off, donation, and when to call a hauler.
2 min readHow to dispose of old appliances in Philadelphia
Fridges, freezers, washers, AC units, and the refrigerant rules.
2 min readHow to get rid of old furniture in Philadelphia
Couches, dressers, and tables: curbside, bulk pickup, donate, or haul.
2 min readIllegal dumping in Philadelphia: fines, cameras, and how to avoid a bad hauler
Per-item fines, impounds, and why who you hire matters.
2 min readA short history of trash in Philadelphia
River barges, a wandering ash ship, two strikes, and today's crackdown.
2 min readHow to get rid of old TVs and electronics in Philadelphia
Why TVs and computers can't go in the trash, and where they can go.
2 min readOld paint, chemicals, and propane: hazardous waste disposal in Philadelphia
Latex vs. oil paint, the city's event schedule, and how to transport it safely.
2 min readHow to clean out a Philadelphia rowhome basement
A step-by-step plan for the most packed room in any rowhome.
2 min readHot tub removal in Philadelphia: what's involved
Disconnecting, draining, breaking it down, and hauling it out.
2 min readEstate cleanouts in Philadelphia: where to start
What to find first, how to sort, and how to pace a hard job.
2 min readFor landlords, property managers, and businesses
Tenant left stuff behind? A Pennsylvania landlord's guide to turnover cleanouts
The 10-day notice, the 30-day rule, and getting the unit back on the market.
3 min readWhy Philadelphia property managers need a junk removal vendor on call
Over-six-unit rules, dumpster-area dumping, and recurring pickups.
2 min readRestaurant junk removal in Philadelphia: old equipment, furniture, and renovations
Old equipment, broken furniture, and what the city won't take from a business.
2 min readCleanouts for real estate agents and investors in Philadelphia
Pre-listing cleanouts, estate sales, investor buys, and rehab debris.
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