Local service guide
Heavy Lifting in Fredericton: Plan and Hire Help
Arrange Heavy Lifting in Fredericton by sending the crew item photos, dimensions and the full carrying route, then agreeing on equipment, transport and a written price before booking. For furniture removal, include an accepted destination: the City excludes household furniture and furnishings from curbside garbage collection. If your truck needs a parking exemption, apply through City Parking before committing to access arrangements. [1] [2]
Define the job before requesting quotes
Describe each item's starting point and destination. Moving a wardrobe from an upstairs bedroom to a garage needs a different booking from taking it to another home or a landfill. State whether you will supply a truck, whether the crew must drive, and who will unload at the destination. Ask the provider to confirm each part in writing.
Send photos of the item, doorways, stair turns and the outside approach. Measure the item and the narrowest openings along the route. Give the crew a manufacturer's weight if you have it; identify an unknown weight rather than guessing. Mention detachable parts and ask who will remove and reinstall them.
For appliances, agree on who will disconnect and reconnect them before the lifting appointment. Do not assume a lifting booking includes plumbing or electrical work. For a piano, safe or another unusually heavy item, ask the provider to confirm that it accepts that specific item and can explain its handling method.
Confirm truck access before booking labour
Fredericton offers parking exemptions by application for activities including moving. Contact [email protected] or 506-460-2020 to start the process. The City says an enforcement supervisor will follow up within 72 hours to complete the application. Treat that as a follow-up period, not a promise that the City will approve your request. [1]
Give City Parking the proposed location and moving date, and ask what information it needs for your vehicle and stopping arrangement. Decide whether you or the mover will handle the application. Ask the crew to price the job using the agreed parking location and carry route, with a fallback if the requested access is unavailable.
For a shared building, confirm elevator access, loading arrangements and permitted moving times with the building manager. Walk the route from the proposed truck position to the room. Tell the crew about steps, tight turns and any doorway that requires item disassembly before accepting the quote.
Choose a destination for unwanted furniture
The City does not collect household furniture and furnishings through curbside garbage collection. Its guidance suggests donating gently used items, asking a furniture store about recycling, or taking them to the Capital Region Service Commission landfill. Confirm that your chosen recipient accepts the item before arranging loading and delivery. [2]
The regional landfill is at 1775 Alison Boulevard. CRSC lists landfill hours as Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; it closes Sundays and holidays. Allow time for loading and travel before the closing time, and check holiday arrangements before booking a removal. [3]
Ask the hauler to separate labour, transport and disposal charges in its quote. CRSC publishes regular garbage at $109 per tonne and segregated construction and demolition waste at $45 per tonne. Those categories do not establish what your furniture load will cost. Ask CRSC to confirm the applicable category, any minimum charge and whether tax applies. [3]
CRSC lists scrap metals and appliances as a no-charge service, while it lists fridges and freezers at $32 plus tax, or $36.80. Name the appliance in your request and have the hauler confirm its disposal charge. Keep any landfill receipt if the provider bills disposal separately. [3]
Ask how the crew will handle the lift
WorkSafeNB's manual handling guidance considers weight, carrying distance, awkward posture, and the object's size, shape and handles. It identifies mechanical aids and team lifting among possible controls. Use those factors to ask the provider about its plan rather than choosing a crew solely by headcount. [4]
Ask which equipment the crew will bring, how it will protect floors and corners, and how it will control the item on stairs or an incline. WorkSafeNB requires employers to provide appropriate lifting equipment and instruction where handling could endanger an employee. Its heavy-object guidance also addresses controlling movement on inclines and keeping workers off the downhill side. [4]
Request proof of liability insurance and ask what protection applies to your belongings and property. Ask about worker coverage as a separate question. WorkSafeNB says employers with three or more workers at any time during the year must register for mandatory coverage; eligible employers with fewer workers may request voluntary coverage. A two-person crew on your job does not tell you the employer's total workforce or coverage status. [5]
Compare complete written quotes
Give each provider the same item list and route description. Ask for crew size, booked hours or fixed scope, minimum charges, travel, equipment, disassembly and transport. Confirm how the provider prices extra time and what happens if the item will not fit through the planned route. Keep disposal fees separate so you can compare the lifting and transport work.
Before arrival, empty furniture where appropriate, remove loose objects and clear the agreed route. Keep children and pets away from the work area. Photograph the item and nearby surfaces, then walk the route with the crew before it starts. If the crew proposes a different route or extra work, agree on the method and price before continuing.
CRSC published disposal rates for two waste categories
Local details that affect your job
Moving parking exemptions require an application
Contact Fredericton Parking at [email protected] or 506-460-2020 for a moving exemption application. The City states that a supervisor will follow up within 72 hours to complete the process. Start this before fixing the truck's access plan and assign one person to handle the application. [1]
Furniture removal needs more than a curbside lift
Fredericton excludes household furniture and furnishings from municipal curbside garbage collection. Arrange an accepted donation, recycling or landfill destination and include transport and unloading in the booking. [2]
Regional disposal hours affect the appointment
CRSC's landfill at 1775 Alison Boulevard closes Sundays and holidays. Its Saturday closing time is 3:00 p.m., compared with 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. Schedule the lifting and haul so the driver can reach the facility during its operating hours. [3]
Choose the scope that matches your item and destination
| Your situation | Scope to request | Confirm before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Move furniture within your home | Lifting and placement | Route measurements, equipment and surface protection |
| Load a vehicle you supply | Loading labour | Who supplies securing equipment and unloads at the destination |
| Remove unwanted furniture | Lifting, transport and accepted disposal or donation | City curbside collection excludes household furniture |
| Truck needs a moving parking exemption | Lifting with an agreed access plan | Who applies to City Parking and the application's outcome |
| Dispose of a fridge or freezer | Appliance removal and transport | CRSC lists a separate $32 plus tax disposal charge |
Your hiring checklist
- List each item, its dimensions, known weight and destination.
- Send photos of stairs, turns, doors and the outside approach.
- Confirm whether the booking includes a vehicle, driving and unloading.
- Assign responsibility for parking applications and building access.
- Ask for the equipment plan, insurance details and worker coverage status.
- Agree on labour, travel, extra time and disposal charges in writing.
- Confirm destination acceptance and opening hours before loading.
- Clear the route and review the plan with the crew before work starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the crew leave my old sofa at the curb?
Book an accepted destination and transport. Fredericton's municipal curbside garbage program excludes household furniture and furnishings. The City suggests donation, checking furniture-store recycling or landfill disposal. [2]
How do I arrange a moving parking exemption?
Contact City Parking at [email protected] or 506-460-2020 to apply. The City says a supervisor will follow up within 72 hours to complete the application process. Confirm the outcome before relying on the requested parking arrangement. [1]
Do the published landfill rates cover heavy lifting?
CRSC publishes disposal charges. Ask your provider for a separate lifting and transport quote and confirmation of the disposal category. The per-tonne schedule does not establish a total removal price for your item. [3]
Does hiring two workers guarantee workers' compensation coverage?
Ask the employer to confirm coverage. WorkSafeNB bases mandatory registration on three or more workers employed at any time during the year, rather than the number attending your appointment. It also describes voluntary coverage for eligible smaller employers. [5]
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.