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1. I think half the fun is finding out after you get there!

Tue Feb 26, 2013, 12:43 AM

Feb 2013

I remember moving from SF to NY, then on to other cities.

Everything is different wherever you go!

Gristede's instead of Safeway!

Every other day garbage pickup in NYC!

Be ready to bribe or pay the refuse service if you want anything special, like removing a bit of construction debris (NYC).

And if your building uses fuel oil and you have a shitty landlord/landlady, well, keep a few hundred handy for any hard times.

Good luck!

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Moving to Philly in April, have a couple of questions about living in the city [View all] Heddi Feb 2013 OP

I think half the fun is finding out after you get there! NYC_SKP Feb 2013 #1

Yes, you will have a trash day. madashelltoo Feb 2013 #2

So your actual trash cans, though Heddi Feb 2013 #3

No bins on front until trash day. madashelltoo Feb 2013 #4

gah! DO you have to use cans? Can I put out just bags? Heddi Feb 2013 #5

You put bags at curb on front. madashelltoo Feb 2013 #7

Ask the landlord................. mrmpa Feb 2013 #6

Don't do it right, you get fined. madashelltoo Feb 2013 #8

Follow the rules. MadamYes Feb 2013 #9

Thanks so much! Heddi Feb 2013 #10

Best of luck! Freddie Feb 2013 #11

Acme on Ridge Av. JPZenger Feb 2013 #12

Manayunk is great. MadrasT Feb 2013 #13

Trader Joes whiteroses Mar 2013 #14