What types of items can Lugg handle during my Recology pickup in Boston?

Lugg can haul away almost anything, from old furniture and mattresses to appliances, boxes, yard waste, and general household junk. We also remove bulky items like couches, pianos, and exercise equipment. Whether it's a garage cleanout, office declutter, or full home haul-away, our crew makes junk pickup fast and simple. For safety reasons, we can't take hazardous waste, chemicals, paint, loose trash, or raw materials.

Does Lugg provide same-day & next-day Recology pickup in Boston?

Yes, Lugg provides on-demand, same-day, and next-day Recology pickups. You can book movers and a truck in as little as 30 minutes, or schedule up to 30 days in advance for a time that works best for you.

What size truck and crew should I book for my Recology pickup?

The best truck depends on the size and scope of your Recology pickup. For most Recology pickups involving heavy items, we **strongly recommend a 2-Lugger crew** to ensure everything is handled safely and efficiently. For smaller tasks, or when you'd like to assist, the Lugg Lite (1 Lugger + pickup truck) works great. Here's a quick look at our truck dimensions to help you choose: * Pickup: 6 ft+ long × 4.5 ft wide. The tailgate can stay open for extra length, and all items are secured with straps. * Van: 8 ft+ long × 4 ft wide × 4.5 ft tall. * XL: 10 ft+ long × 5.5 ft wide × 6.4 ft tall. * Box Truck: 12 ft+ long × 6 ft wide × 7 ft tall. **Tip**: Our Pickup trucks include a tarp for light rain protection, but if the forecast calls for heavier rain, we recommend booking a covered truck, such as a Van, XL, or Box, for extra coverage. If your Recology pickup requires a lift gate for loading or unloading, please book a Box Truck and add a note to your booking.

Can Lugg remove my Recology directly from my home, or does it need to be outside?

Yes, Lugg will remove your Recology from anywhere inside your home or on your property, including attics, basements, or garages, no need to drag it to the curb.

Can Lugg disassemble and assemble furniture during my Recology move?

Yes, your Luggers can help with basic furniture assembly and disassembly during your Recology pickup. Crews bring standard tools, but if your items need specialty tools or instructions, please have those ready. Time spent assembling or disassembling is included in your total labor.

What happens to my Recology after Lugg removes it?

Lugg delivers your Recology to your chosen disposal, donation, or recycling center in Boston. We recommend contacting your disposal center to confirm operating hours, fees, and that your items will be accepted.

Can Lugg donate my Recology instead?

Yes! If your Recology is still in good usable condition, Lugg can deliver it to your preferred [donation center](https://lugg.com/donation-pick-up) in Boston (e.g., Goodwill, Salvation Army, or Habitat for Humanity) instead of dumping it. Just add the donation center as your drop-off location. We recommend contacting your local donation center in Boston to confirm their drop-off hours and whether your Recology is eligible for donation.

Can Lugg dispose of my mattresses, electronics, or appliances?

Yes, many disposal centers in Boston accept these items for e-waste and eco-friendly recycling. Please confirm your local facility's policy before booking, as acceptance varies by location and additional fees may apply.

Are dump or disposal fees included in my Recology pickup price?

No, disposal or dump fees are **not included** in the final cost of your Lugg. These fees vary by facility in Boston and the weight and size of your items, typically ranging from $30 - $200. This fee is separate from your Lugg total and will be an additional charge to your card, along with a 10% service fee.

Will I be charged if my item can't be accepted at the disposal site?

Yes, labor and travel time are still billable. To avoid this, please confirm in advance that your chosen facility in Boston will accept your Recology and any other items. If your item cannot be accepted at the disposal site, your Luggers will contact you for an alternative destination. Standard rates apply for rerouting or additional stops.

How should I prepare for my Recology pickup in Boston?

Clear a safe pathway (3–4 ft) from your entryway, measure tight spaces, and protect flooring to help ensure a smooth **pickup**. If preferred, group your junk items in one area to make loading faster and reduce time billed. Still have questions? Chat with our Support Team or email [support@lugg.com](mailto:support@lugg.com), we're happy to help get your **Recology** hauled away safely, quickly, and on your schedule.

Recology pickup in Boston, MA

Lugg offers same-day recology big item pickup in Boston, MA for your your bulky furniture, appliances and used items. Donate or dispose of your old and used items in a sustainable, responsible way - on-demand and on your schedule.

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Framingham, MA

Theses two guys were polite professional and got the job done (which was starting to look impossible.) I was really concerned when I got home and started thinking about if it would fit through the doors and up the stairs. They were as careful as could be but one corner of the couch got a little bit dirty BUT I don’t hold them responsible because I was expecting much worse and I was able to get it cleaned up. I tried making things as easy as possible for them by taking the doors off and I had to remove the light fixture at the top of the stairs in order for it to fit through the doorway to the apartment. I gave them both a cash tip and sent them on their merry way! - Walter

Total Price$150

Norwell, MA

Made sure to set up both pieces of furniture and move them around to where we wanted them! Also offered to remove shoes at the door. Very polite. - Tiffany

Total Price$59

Framingham, MA

They were courteous, in time, and placed the items as requested, unwrapped them, and removed the waste. - Bennett

Total Price$53

Barnstable, MA

Got there early. They were helpful putting the rugs in the rooms and not just dumping them in the garage as other movers do. They were exceptionally pleasant. I love this service! - Penelope

Total Price$177

East Providence, RI

Tiago and Hamza were SO helpful! They were on time, super friendly, and even took some extra trash out to the dumpster for me. Super experience all around and I will be using Lugg again. - Mallory

Total Price$169

Nashua, NH

Many thanks to Roberto and Ricardo. They are skillful movers and cheerful, too. Pickup went smoothly. Dropoff at Goodwill hit a snag, but was resolved with help from Roberto and Ricardo. (At first, Goodwill wanted to decline my furniture items, after they had just told me on the phone that they would accept them. After some discussion, they finally accepted the items.) I appreciate all Roberto and Ricardo did very much. It is one thing to do a job competently, but they were also friendly and cheerful. I would highly recommend Lugg based on my experience with Roberto and Ricardo. - Bruce

Total Price$219

Milford, MA

Clifton and Steven were absolutely fantastic. They let us know when they were on the way to us from our pickup place, and were right on time. They were friendly and very nice, got our furniture through the garage and up the stairs and placed exactly where we wanted it. Thank you so much! We were very pleased with our delivery. - Mary

Total Price$70

Braintree, MA

This is my 2nd time having Calvin and Muhammad. They're absolutely wonderful. I bought a dresser off FB marketplace, and I met them at the pickup since I had to pay the seller. They were all packed up and leaving before the Uber I booked was even finished assigning a driver. I arrived home about 4-5 minutes after they arrived, and they were already finished! If you're worried about the additional per minute cost, with Calvin and Muhammad, you don't have to. I don't know if their alter egos are something similar to The Flash, but I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case. One minute, everything is normal, next minute, there's a dresser in the living room. THANKS GUYS! - Melissa

Total Price$74

Abington, MA

On time, very personable, offered to hang a mirror. I have been raving about your service all day, I have a pickup and deliver scheduled for tomorrow expect the same service again. What a wonderful service you offer. BTW your website is very easy to navigate. I am 82 and not very tech savvy, if I can do it anyone can - Peg

Total Price$144

Providence, RI

Excellent communication and helpfulness. Super friendly and willing to wait when I was stuck in traffic to meet at the pickup location. - Suzanne DT

Total Price$306

Watertown, MA

Ian and James were extremely efficient, clearly knew what they were doing and were very thorough (James made sure I knew to put the top drawers on the top and bottom ones on bottom even though they’re the same size bc they’re already settled), and both were so friendly, especially Ian who called at pickup and drop off. Highly recommend these guys - Adelle

Total Price$99

Brookline, MA

Guys were great and moved everything up a ton of flights of stairs, I feel like I should be able to specify that in the app so the guys know what they're getting themselves into. They were quick, but we're not able to fit the queen sized mattress (and a bit of our other stuff) in the truck. Would like a van or larger sized pickup truck to finish the job tomorrow please. These guys were great though - Luke

Total Price$30

Framingham, MA

Total Price$150

Norwell, MA

Made sure to set up both pieces of furniture and move them around to where we wanted them! Also offered to remove shoes at the door. Very polite. - Tiffany

Total Price$59

Framingham, MA

They were courteous, in time, and placed the items as requested, unwrapped them, and removed the waste. - Bennett

Total Price$53

Barnstable, MA

Got there early. They were helpful putting the rugs in the rooms and not just dumping them in the garage as other movers do. They were exceptionally pleasant. I love this service! - Penelope

Total Price$177

East Providence, RI

Tiago and Hamza were SO helpful! They were on time, super friendly, and even took some extra trash out to the dumpster for me. Super experience all around and I will be using Lugg again. - Mallory

Total Price$169

Nashua, NH

Total Price$219

Milford, MA

Total Price$70

Braintree, MA

Total Price$74

Abington, MA

Total Price$144

Providence, RI

Excellent communication and helpfulness. Super friendly and willing to wait when I was stuck in traffic to meet at the pickup location. - Suzanne DT

Total Price$306

Watertown, MA

Total Price$99

Brookline, MA

Total Price$30

Boston, MA

Thank you so much for your help. Bear told me you were amazing. Have a wonderful rest of your weekend - Marina

Total Price$147

Cambridge, MA

This was an overall great experience nice team and things went so smoothly to help my mom & I! Thank you! - Jennifer

Total Price$393

Norwell, MA

so nice! very quick and made sure to protect the furniture. will definitely be using this service again - Briana

Total Price$94

Cambridge, MA

Second time using these movers and they were fantastic. Truly can't say enough good things about their work. - Megan

Total Price$122

Tewksbury, MA

Zachary was amazing to work with. Arrived early, so kind, and patient helping me get things in place. Thanks again! - Matt

Total Price$112

Watertown, MA

Great quick job. First time using Lugg and will definitely consider using it again and hope other Lugg's equally as good! - Alex

Total Price$40

Medford, MA

Absolutely the best team. Went above and beyond. I couldn’t have done the move without them. Super grateful for the help ❤️! - Gabriella

Total Price$359

Natick, MA

Friendly and amazing team work. Helped us optimize our small storage space and did all the heavy lifting - Ram

Total Price$243

Windham, NH

Rafael and Eder are exceptional hardworking human beings, who did impossible thing for us today. Thank you so much! - Elena

Total Price$121

Grafton, MA

They were super nice guys. Very professional and moved our heavy pinball machine down two flights of stairs efficiently, and carefully. Would request them again next time I need to move something. - Nicole

Total Price$237

Norwell, MA

Arrived right on time and treated my new furniture with respect. I might buy more new furniture now that I know how easy booking and moving it is with Lugg. That could be dangerous to my wallet. - Elizabeth

Total Price$177

Natick, MA

The guys were fabulous. So appreciate this service!!! Will definitely be using Lugg again. Very conscientious, timely, and helpful. - Katie

Total Price$163

Boston, MA

Thank you so much for your help. Bear told me you were amazing. Have a wonderful rest of your weekend - Marina

Total Price$147

Cambridge, MA

This was an overall great experience nice team and things went so smoothly to help my mom & I! Thank you! - Jennifer

Total Price$393

Norwell, MA

so nice! very quick and made sure to protect the furniture. will definitely be using this service again - Briana

Total Price$94

Cambridge, MA

Second time using these movers and they were fantastic. Truly can't say enough good things about their work. - Megan

Total Price$122

Tewksbury, MA

Zachary was amazing to work with. Arrived early, so kind, and patient helping me get things in place. Thanks again! - Matt

Total Price$112

Watertown, MA

Great quick job. First time using Lugg and will definitely consider using it again and hope other Lugg's equally as good! - Alex

Total Price$40

Medford, MA

Absolutely the best team. Went above and beyond. I couldn’t have done the move without them. Super grateful for the help ❤️! - Gabriella

Total Price$359

Natick, MA

Friendly and amazing team work. Helped us optimize our small storage space and did all the heavy lifting - Ram

Total Price$243

Windham, NH

Rafael and Eder are exceptional hardworking human beings, who did impossible thing for us today. Thank you so much! - Elena

Total Price$121

Grafton, MA

Total Price$237

Norwell, MA

Total Price$177

Natick, MA

The guys were fabulous. So appreciate this service!!! Will definitely be using Lugg again. Very conscientious, timely, and helpful. - Katie

Total Price$163

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Lugg pricing in Boston

	Crew	Base Fare	Per-Mile Rate	Per-Minute Labor	Average cost*
Lite	1 Lugger	$26	$1.96	$0.95	$50
Pickup	2 Luggers	$38	$2.24	$1.62	$74
Van	2 Luggers	$68	$3.08	$2.02	$114
XL	2 Luggers	$117	$3.70	$2.30	$170
Box	2 Luggers	$152	$5.00	$3.00	$222

Lite

1 Lugger

Base fare$26

Per-mile rate$1.96

Per-min labor$0.95

Average cost$50

Pickup

2 Luggers

Base fare$38

Per-mile rate$2.24

Per-min labor$1.62

Average cost$74

Van

2 Luggers

Base fare$68

Per-mile rate$3.08

Per-min labor$2.02

Average cost$114

XL

2 Luggers

Base fare$117

Per-mile rate$3.70

Per-min labor$2.30

Average cost$170

Box

2 Luggers

Base fare$152

Per-mile rate$5.00

Per-min labor$3.00

Average cost$222

* Estimate for 5 miles of driving and 15 minutes of labor. Pricing rates vary by city. Each booking also includes a small variable booking fee to support Lugg's operational and safety costs. You'll always see an upfront estimated price before you book.

Real customer prices

See what Lugg customers paid for similar Recology pickups.

Carla

Moved an old fridge and chairs to Recology in San Francisco, CA

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Base fare$117.00

Mileage(7 mi @ $3.70/mi)$25.90

Labor(16 min @ $2.30/min)$36.80

Booking fee$10.78

Total price$190.48

Most customers pay$176–$215

Will

Moved junk from the garage to the transfer station in Renton, WA

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Base fare$38.00

Mileage(18 mi @ $2.24/mi)$40.32

Labor(10 min @ $1.62/min)$16.20

Booking fee$5.67

Total price$100.19

Most customers pay$93–$117

Matthew

Moved cardboard boxes from Santa Monica to Republic Services Recycle Center in Los Angeles, CA

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Base fare$38.00

Mileage(20.3 mi @ $2.24/mi)$45.47

Labor(40 min @ $1.61/min)$64.35

Booking fee$9.44

Total price$157.26

Most customers pay$126–$160

Based on actual Lugg jobs. Names changed for privacy. Rates vary slightly by city.

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Mover

Lugger rating

4.9

Qualifications

3/3

Background check

No criminal background, valid drivers license & more

Strong & Physically Able

Lift over 100lbs, moving knowledge, customer experience

Truck

Newer than 2001, insured, great shape, clean cargo

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Qualifications

3/3

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Strong & Physically Able

Lift over 100lbs, moving knowledge, customer experience

Truck

Newer than 2001, insured, great shape, clean cargo

Junk we pickup

Recyclable items

Glass, metal, paper, and other recyclable items

Boxes

Moving boxes and cardboard boxes

Furniture

Living room, bedroom, office, and other home furniture

Electronics

TVs, computers, sound systems, and other electronics

Appliances

Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other home appliances

Fitness equipment

Treadmills, bikes, weights, and other home exercise equipment

And many more!

Things we can't take

Chemicals & liquids

We won't take paint, chemical liquids, chemical waste, or any other type of illegal substances.

Raw materials

We won't take loose trash or raw materials like soil, compost, and garden waste such as branches or trees.

Things to note

Closing times

Most dumps and recycle centers close in the early afternoon. Please be sure to double check their hours before booking.

Additional fees

Dump and recycle stations charge a fee to dispose of your items which will be added to your total fare. This could range from $40 to $100+ based on the size and weight.

* Check with your local recycle center for more information.

We help you remove

Your boxes

1 Lugger

Lugg Lite is perfect for removing a stack of boxes, bags of household clutter, or small items like old lamps and side tables.

Your things

2 Luggers

Lugg Pickup is a versatile choice for hauling away appliances like refrigerators and washers, a grill, or a few pieces of old furniture.

Your room

2 Luggers

Lugg Van is the right match for picking up a room's worth of items or debris that requires an enclosed vehicle for contained, secure transport to a recycling center.