What can I do with bulky goods (like an overstuffed chair, a mattress, a sofa) and appliances?
Bulky goods is the term for items which are sturdy, large, awkward and typically won’t fit into a standard garbage can, including furniture such as sofas and chairs as well as large appliances such as refrigerators, water heaters, and microwave ovens. The nature of items in the bulky goods category makes them difficult to recycle and/or dispose. Municipal programs to collect them are costly, even when some of the costs can be offset by sale of recyclable or reusable components. When buying large furniture or appliances, especially if they are delivered to your home, the company will often agree to take back whatever is being replaced. They may not tell you unless you ask; so be sure to ask! If the item is in good, usable condition, you can donate it to a charitable organization (look in the yellow pages under Social Service Organizations) or, you can sell it at a garage sale. You can call your garbage company to request a special pick up of your bulky items. Be sure to ask how many ite
