BOSTON —

Allston Christmas, Boston's annual moving weekend tradition, is underway as many of the city's annual leases turn over.

It's a time when discarded furniture and household items line the streets, available to anyone willing to haul them away. Latest Forecast

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Before the hubbub this year, city officials touted recent efforts to control the rodent population, including the installation of rat-proof trash cans in neighborhoods. Mayor Michelle Wu also reiterated the city's offer of free curbside mattress pickup and the launch of a furniture pickup program.

For more information, city officials pointed to the " Resident Guide to City Services ."

Wu asked newcomers and relocating residents alike to use care and be considerate

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