Bay Area Junk Hauling(415) 900-4575 |
San Francisco, CA |
Bay Area Junk Hauling(415) 900-4575 |
San Francisco, CA |
There is so much to say about San Francisco it’s hard to know where to begin. The City certainly got off to a rocking’ jump-start with the Gold Rush of 1849 and it’s still going strong. Blessed with incredible weather, strategically close to so many natural wonders (the Redwoods, the Golden Gate, etc.) and a ton of man-made attractions, plus surrounded on three sides by water, it’s not surprising that Bay Area real estate prices never really drop.
When you’ve grown up in the City like we have you tend to take the iconic landmarks of San Francisco for granted. For some of us it’s only when out of town visitors come to stay that we actually get to see some of the famous sites and sounds. There’s incredible resources and history all around us here in the SF Bay Area, let’s review a few: Alcatraz: we all know about it, at minimum via the famous Birdman of Alacatraz movie. The amazing fact is that there’s some of us long timers here who have never even visited the island. It’s a fabulous place to take the visiting relatives, or just to take a little weekday jaunt on the waters of the Bay. The Cable Car: Totally overpriced at $6 each way, it’s an indulgent bit of touristy fun. Try to get an outside seat, hold on tight, and be extra careful when getting off and into traffic. South of Market and Mission Bay: When we were SF City kids here in the 70s, SOMA was considered a wasteland. Too bad we didn’t get a piece of that real estate when it was at bargain basement prices! And there’s actually some interesting things to do there besides taking in a baseball game at ATT Park. The Mission: A little taste of south of the border. Hectic, funky and fun. Some good thrift stores too. Be sure to check out Mission Pies on Mission St. and Ritual Coffee on now upscale Valencia. Don’t expect to find much in the way of parking. Dolores Park: With all the flavor of the Mission and the Castro districts nearby, this is now a most desirable area. If you are a dog lover, this is the neighborhood for you. Be aware that car burglary is very common at night in this area. Tenderloin: Quite a a storied history attache to the juicy name. These days you better watch your step when walking about, as it’s one of of the top neighborhoods on the SF Poop Map. Hunters Point: This was once considered a no-mans land of sorts, now it’s an up and coming place to live. My how times change! Marina, Pacific Heights, Cow Hollow: One of the most desirable, pricey areas. An ideal spot to live in if you like to jump across the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin. As we all know, just getting across town to the Bridge from South of Market or Bernal Heights can take at least half an hour. Union St. and Chestnut Street are thick with trendy singles bars, chic stores, and a plethora of overpriced eateries . The Marina Green is a wooftastic place to have a picnic, especially with your dog in tow. Sunset District and the Richmond District: Where we grew up as kids. There’s some great coffee shops around Irving and 9th Ave; be sure to walk Clement Street between Arguello St. and 10th Ave too. These hoods were once sand dunes; good luck finding a modest house to buy today under $1 million dollars. Of course the same thing is true for any other areas that used to be considered the boondocks. Still a magnificent city in many ways. The way the local government runs it is fair game for legitimate criticism but you can’t deny that the City has some incredible beaux arts architecture, City Hall being a prime example. But the City by the Bay is of course now ultra expensive and definitely facing some challenges. No big surprise to us locals, it has dropped significantly on the so-called Livabilty Index. Free Junk Removal Resources for San Francisco Zero Waste is the designated goal for ecology-minded San Francisco. But getting there is another story altogether, especially now that China is no longer accepting recycling waste from the US. Illegal dumping is a growing challenge and of course, garbage rates keep going up. Recology, a long-standing San Francisco waste hauler, pushed for the increase. Here’s the rules at their bulk recycling page: (basically, one free pickup for apts, 2 free ones a year for “residential units” ). And Sunset Scavenger offers two free pickups a year. But note that if you are going to leave a mattress (for free bulk pickup) you will also have to prepare it properly, by wrapping and taping it well. Here’s some more tips on how and where to dispose of waste, including hazardous waste. But did you know you can also sometimes just drop off your broken or burned out light bulbs at the place you bought them? For example, our favorite neighborhood hardware store, Cole Hardware, at Cole and Parnassus, will dispose of them free of charge. For a list of free junk drop off locations, check here. And finally, should you happen to have an old but working computer, you can find free junk disposal drop offs here. San Francisco Professional Junk Removal Services For those times when excess junk can't be handled by your local free junk collection program, you're just gonna have to consider calling in the pros. If you live in the SF and are looking for a reliable local junk hauling service, look no further! As the name implies, Bay Area Junk Hauling provides junk removal for your town and most of the San Francisco Bay Area as well. Marin County based, we are family owned and operated, and are not part of a nation-wide chain, nor are we a franchise. So when excess stuff gets to be too much, call in the debris removal experts. We are an insured and licensed, environmentally responsible junk hauling business. Just point us in the right direction, sit back, and we’ll take care of the rest! |
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