Today in discarded lip sofas

An EVG reader spotted this lip-shaped couch on Houston just east of Avenue B today.

Maybe a Bocca Sofa from Heller? Maybe not?

Noted

A reader-submitted photo from the Bowery and Great Jones today...

Curbside advice about discarded couches (and other large items)

It's the end of the month, so the streets are full of the usual collection of discarded mattresses, couches, clothing, shelving, etc. 

On Sunday, the Department of Sanitation offered some timely guidance on what to do with couches on social media, noting that they can be placed outside the night BEFORE your TRASH-ONLY collection day. 

Some feel like this was also a timely subtweet about a certain VP candidate.

Have a couch you just...don't love anymore? Set it out the night before your TRASH ONLY (not recycling) collection day. pic.twitter.com/DUhX4uDVtk

— NYC Sanitation (@NYCSanitation) July 28, 2024

When pressed for details about other large items, like toilets, the Department said those can also go out on your trash-only collection day.

Saturday's parting shot

A discarded balancing act on 10th Street ... thanks to Steven for the pic...

Friday's parting shot

Couch getaway on 2nd Avenue today via Derek Berg...

Purple reign (or, today in discarded plush, purple couches on Avenue C)

Between 11th Street and 12th Street. #SundayFunday

Discarded couch of the day

Spotted on Second Avenue and St. Mark's Place... photo by special EVG correspondent Christine Champagne...

(Also, the couch is NOT affiliated with LinkNYC.)

Residents wonder how much longer their couches will be left buried after Saturday's blizzard

Photo on East 7th Street today via Derek Berg

Couch trip

Photo this evening on St. Mark's Place and Second Avenue via Derek Berg.

The couch is getting around. Spotted in front of the Orpheum yesterday.

Discarded couch-chair matching sets of the day

East Sixth Street near Avenue C…



It looks better the closer you go… the more like technologically advanced form of extraterrestrial life…

Ted Nugent called, he wants his Méridienne sofa back

First Street near Second Avenue.

Not likely considered properly wrapped for the trash

[Dave on 7th]

Make yourself at home on a First Avenue Refuge Island

First Avenue and 12th Street the other evening. This photo is courtesy of @marakaufman, who notes, "I'm excited the refuge islands are getting a home-y touch." Ha! Agreed!