Junk removal in Bustleton
Bustleton has a lot of households moving in, moving out, and downsizing. We help clear what doesn't make the trip.
Bustleton homes and what that means for junk removal
Much of Bustleton was built after World War II, and it shows: rows of brick twins and rowhomes, plenty of garden apartment complexes, and easy access to Roosevelt Boulevard. Lots of homes have front-loading garages and finished basements.
Apartments bring their own challenges, like stairs, shared hallways, and limited parking. Larger apartment buildings also can't use the city's bulk pickup program at all, which leaves residents to find a private hauler.
What usually needs to go
- Move-out furniture: couches, bed frames, dressers
- Mattresses and box springs
- Old washers, dryers, and window air conditioners
- Basement storage left behind by a previous owner
- Garage clutter and old bikes
What leaving junk can do to a Bustleton home
Move-out deadlines
Leftover furniture at move-out can cost you your security deposit or hold up a closing.
Mattress problems
Old mattresses stored in basements and garages absorb moisture and odor and can harbor bed bugs. The city only takes them curbside if they're sealed in a plastic mattress bag.
Blocked egress
Stuff piled on basement stairs or in hallways is a trip hazard and slows you down getting out in an emergency.
Appliance leaks
An old fridge or washer sitting unused can leak and stain or warp the floor underneath it.
Handling it yourself in Bustleton
Bustleton residents are closest to the city's Northeast sanitation convenience center on State Road. If your building has more than six units, the city's bulk collection program doesn't cover you, so a private hauler is the realistic option.
Before you load up, read what Philadelphia trash pickup will and won't take and where to dump junk legally.
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