FURNITURE PICK-UP AND REMOVAL

Ask the average person what the worst thing about moving is. They’ll respond with a laundry list of different grievances.

Moving is laborious, stressful, time-consuming, and simply unpleasant. Then add in elements like a high-traffic location and several flights of stairs. The result is a real nightmare situation.

One of the worst aspects of moving is dealing with furniture. It’s a challenge because furniture items are usually the biggest and bulkiest belongings in a home.

Unfortunately, some turn to dumping old furniture illegally. Illegal furniture disposal is not only dangerous, but unsightly as well.

At Fast Haul we provide an easy solution to your furniture removal needs. We take care of the pick-up, then dispose of any unwanted furniture you have, regardless of size.

Unlike other furniture removal services, Fast Haul is committed to conducting business in the most environmentally friendly way possible. That means we go the extra mile to ensure your junk stays out of the landfill.

Some furniture disposal companies claim they recycle and donate the old furniture they pick-up. However, they usually end up junking it all in the landfill to save a couple bucks.

If your old furniture is in good condition, we will donate it and then provide you with a tax-deductible receipt in the process. Should the furniture not meet the standards for donations, we try and transport it to a reputable recycler who will disassemble the items for dismantling and sorting. Sending furniture to the landfill is the last resort.

The Consequences of Illegal Dumping

According to San Francisco Public Works, the negative effects of illegal dumping (often in the form of old furniture) are significant:

• Makes neighborhoods look unsightly
• Attracts graffiti and other types of vandalism
• Encourages more litter and other bulky item dumping
• Is very costly to the taxpayer and wastes other community resources
• Presents a safety hazard by obstructing pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists
• Attracts vermin, bacteria and mold

Bulky Item Pick-Ups

In San Francisco and many other Bay Area municipalities, residents qualify for 1 or 2 free “bulky item” pickups per year. This is a great way to conveniently dispose of old furniture, but it does have drawbacks:

• Bulky item pickups usually require several days or more of advance scheduling
• Usually only one item of furniture (or a single appliance) is eligible for removal per pickup.
• Items go directly to the landfill – No option to try and donate or recycle.

Contact Fast Haul today for a faster, more convenient, and often more environmentally-friendly option for your furniture disposal.