What we take
If two people can carry it and it isn't hazardous, it goes on the truck. Here's the long list, and the short one.
Furniture
- Couches, loveseats, sectionals
- Recliners and armchairs
- Mattresses and box springs
- Bed frames and headboards
- Dressers and wardrobes
- Desks and office chairs
- Dining tables and chairs
- Bookcases and shelving
- Patio and outdoor furniture
- Futons and sleeper sofas
Appliances
- Refrigerators and freezers
- Washers and dryers
- Stoves, ovens, ranges
- Dishwashers
- Microwaves
- Water heaters
- Window AC units
- Dehumidifiers
- Furnaces (disconnected)
Electronics
- TVs, including old tube TVs
- Computers and monitors
- Printers and copiers
- Stereo equipment and speakers
- Game consoles
- Cables, cords, chargers
- Treadmills and exercise equipment
Yard and outdoor
- Brush, branches, logs
- Old fencing
- Sheds (we'll take them apart)
- Swing sets and play structures
- Trampolines
- Above-ground pools
- Grills and smokers
- Lawn mowers (fuel drained)
- Pavers, bricks, landscape rock
Construction debris
- Drywall and plaster
- Lumber and trim
- Flooring, carpet, tile
- Cabinets and countertops
- Doors and windows
- Sinks, toilets, tubs
- Decking
- Roofing shingles
- Concrete and brick (small amounts)
Household
- Boxes of general junk
- Clothing and textiles
- Toys and baby gear
- Books and paper
- Rugs
- Bikes and scooters
- Holiday decorations
- Storage bins and their contents
The awkward stuff
- Hot tubs and spas
- Pianos and organs
- Safes and gun cabinets
- Pool tables
- Aquariums
- Car and truck tires
- Scrap metal
What we can't take
These need a licensed hazardous-waste handler. Call us anyway — we'll point you to the right drop-off in your town.
- Paint, stains, solvents
- Chemicals and pesticides
- Gasoline, oil, propane tanks
- Asbestos
- Medical waste and needles
- Fluorescent tubes
- Car batteries
- Ammunition and fireworks
Where it goes
About 60% of what we pick up never sees a landfill. Furniture, clothing, and working appliances go to Long Island donation partners, and you get the donation receipt. Metal, cardboard, and electronics are sorted at the truck and sent to recyclers. Everything else goes to a licensed Suffolk County transfer facility.
Want something specific donated instead of recycled? Tell the crew and they'll set it aside.