Local service guide
Boise heavy lifting: Plan the Crew and Disposal
For heavy lifting in Boise, hire a crew for a defined route: room to room, into a vehicle, to the curb, or through disposal. Before paying for hauling, check your remaining bulky-item allowance: Boise offers customers up to six bulky items per year at no charge by request. Arrange collection before scheduling the crew to carry items outside. [1]
Define where the lifting job ends
Write down each item's starting and final position. For a sofa, specify whether the crew should move it upstairs, load your rental truck, carry it to an alley collection point, or remove it from the property. Ask the provider to confirm the endpoint in writing.
Separate carrying, transportation and disposal in the quote. Agree on who supplies the vehicle, moving blankets, floor protection and lifting equipment. For loading help, identify who will secure the load. Arrange appliance disconnection before the appointment and confirm the condition in which the crew expects to receive it.
For a piano, safe or oversized cabinet, request an item-specific handling plan. Give the provider the model, dimensions and manufacturer weight if available. Have the provider choose crew size and equipment after reviewing the item and route.
Check city pickup before buying hauling
Boise's residential trash guidance allows up to six bulky items per customer per year, free of charge and upon request. Listed items include couches, dressers, bed frames, mattresses and appliances. Call Republic Services at (208) 345-1266 to request pickup and confirm your item and remaining allowance. [1]
The city requires curb or alley placement and empty appliances. Its guidance says the collection service removes Freon when present and recycles appliances. Confirm placement instructions with Republic Services, then ask your lifting provider to carry the item to that location. [1]
Boise describes its separate carry-out service as retrieving, emptying and returning trash and recycling carts, with access conditions and an agreement. For a couch or refrigerator inside your home, ask about bulky-item arrangements by name and arrange help for the carry to the collection point. [1]
Compare quotes using the same scope
Ask each provider to quote the same item list, route and endpoint. Request crew size, booked time, minimum charges, travel charges and the price for additional time. Specify disassembly, reassembly, equipment and floor protection. For hauling, request a separate disposal charge and the intended destination.
Photograph the full route, including stair turns and the space beside the vehicle. Measure narrow openings. Tell the provider about elevator reservations, building access rules and parking arrangements that apply to your property. Agree on who will remove doors or detach furniture parts if needed.
Request proof of insurance and ask how the provider handles damage to your item or home. Keep the accepted scope and photos. If the crew proposes a different route or handling method on arrival, agree on the revised plan and price before lifting begins.
Arrange a container for a larger cleanout
Boise requires Republic Services for on-call dumpsters of 3 to 8 cubic yards regardless of project length. For temporary project-specific roll-off containers of 10 to 40 cubic yards lasting less than 90 days, the city allows a choice of provider. It requires Republic Services for projects lasting longer than 90 days. Confirm the rule for a project lasting exactly 90 days. [1]
The chart shows the city's published Republic Services container-rent schedule. The rate page identifies commercial customers and lists rent separately from haul charges, delivery and other charges. When requesting a complete quote, confirm whether that schedule applies to your homeowner account, container and project. [1] [2]
Have the supplier approve your material list and container placement before scheduling the lifting crew. Give the crew the container location and explain which items belong in it. Ask who will handle materials the supplier declines.
Prepare the route and disposal schedule
Clear the carry route before the crew arrives. Remove loose rugs and small obstacles, keep children and pets away from the work area, and empty drawers or appliance contents as agreed. Point out fragile surfaces and review the endpoint together before the first lift.
Ada County Landfill lists public hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. It closes Sundays and on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Confirm the schedule before arranging a disposal trip. [3]
For Sunday lifting with disposal, ask the provider to name another destination or explain any storage arrangement until Ada County Landfill opens. Agree on storage and additional trip charges before booking. For city collection, coordinate the lifting appointment with your requested pickup. [1] [3]
Boise's published Republic Services daily container rent
Local details that affect your job
A curbside endpoint changes the scope
Boise offers requested collection of up to six bulky items per customer annually at no charge, with curb or alley placement. Call Republic Services at (208) 345-1266 first. If it confirms collection, request a lifting quote that ends at the agreed location. [1]
Container size affects supplier choice
Boise requires Republic Services for a 3 to 8 cubic yard on-call dumpster. For a temporary project-specific 10 to 40 cubic yard roll-off lasting less than 90 days, you may choose a provider. Settle the container arrangement before asking the crew to quote the carry. [1]
Sunday removal needs a disposal plan
Ada County Landfill, at 10300 North Seaman's Gulch Road in Boise, closes Sundays. Ask a Sunday hauler to name its destination and explain any storage or return trip. Call the landfill at (208) 577-4725 to confirm hours before a planned trip. [3]
Choose the scope before requesting quotes
| Your situation | Suggested scope | Confirm before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Keep the item at home | Move it between specified rooms | Route, final position and protection for floors and walls |
| Use your own moving vehicle | Carry and load the listed items | Equipment, vehicle access and responsibility for securing the load |
| Use requested city bulky-item collection | Carry the item to the curb or alley | Accepted item, remaining annual allowance, pickup arrangement and empty appliances |
| Use a cleanout container | Carry approved materials to the container | Size, supplier rules, account-specific rates and complete fees |
| Include Ada County Landfill disposal | Carry, transport and dispose | Opening hours, holiday closures and disposal charge |
Your hiring checklist
- List each item and its exact starting and ending location.
- Send dimensions, available weight information and photos of the carry route.
- Confirm stairs, doorway clearances, parking and building access arrangements.
- Agree on crew size, equipment, booked time and additional charges.
- Confirm who handles disconnection, disassembly and load securing.
- Request insurance information and the provider's damage procedure.
- Arrange pickup, a container or the disposal destination before the lifting appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hire someone just to move a refrigerator to the curb?
Request that endpoint in the lifting quote and arrange disconnection before the appointment. Boise accepts refrigerators as bulky items, requires appliances to be empty, and requires curb or alley placement. Confirm pickup with Republic Services before scheduling the carry. [1]
Does free bulky-item pickup include carrying furniture out of my house?
Boise requires customers to place bulky items at the curb or in the alley. Arrange help for that carry. The city's separate carry-out description concerns trash and recycling carts; ask Republic Services about bulky items when arranging furniture collection. [1]
How much should I budget for lifting labor?
Request a written quote for your items and route, including minimum charges, crew size, equipment, travel and additional time. Ask providers to separate transportation and disposal charges so you can compare offers using the same scope.
Can a crew complete a landfill removal on Sunday?
Ada County Landfill closes Sundays. Ask the provider to identify another destination or explain how it will store your items and complete disposal later. Confirm any additional charge before accepting the arrangement. [3]
Sources and scope
This guide combines the sources below with practical planning guidance. Figures apply to the stated geography and period; request a written quote for your property.