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How to set up trash service in a new home

Start with the city or county solid-waste department or your property manager to identify who serves your exact address. Ask how to open or transfer the account, confirm the service start date and collection schedule, and follow that provider’s setup process. In Phoenix, for example, solid waste is billed with water and sewer through City Services, and the City Services ePortal is used to start, stop or transfer service. Recurring household trash service is separate from one-time removal of move-in leftovers.

Answer sources: Phoenix start or transfer city services

Open service for the exact address

Ask the city, county or property manager who provides trash service at the new home. Then request the account opening or transfer, the first service date and the regular collection schedule. Procedures vary by address, so do not assume the previous resident’s provider or account details apply to you.

If the home is in Phoenix, use City Services to start or transfer service because the city bills solid waste together with water and sewer.

If a cart is missing or inadequate, check how to request an extra or replacement city trash can.

Sources: Phoenix start or transfer city services.

Keep recurring trash separate from move-in leftovers

Set up weekly household trash service for ongoing waste. Items left behind from the move are a separate, one-time removal decision rather than a replacement for recurring city service.

For boxes left after unpacking, compare empty-cardboard reuse, recycling and pickup options separately from recurring trash service.

Sources: Phoenix start or transfer city services.

Where Dropcurb fits

Dropcurb can handle accepted move-in leftovers such as empty moving cardboard or a standard sofa when they are already outside and accessible. Dropcurb handles loading, transport and disposal. You can book before moving the items outside, but they must be outside and accessible before pickup. If you need someone to carry items out from indoors, choose a service that includes indoor carrying.

Sources: Phoenix start or transfer city services; Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Current Dropcurb prices

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ItemPickup of oneEach additional
Empty cardboard box$59$5
10 flattened cardboard boxes$79$20
Standard sofa$79$29

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

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