Junk removal in Massachusetts
Same-day curbside pickup in 19 cities across Massachusetts. Book online in 60 seconds. Transparent per-item pricing — no estimates, no appointments, no strangers in your home.
Cities served
ZIP codes covered
Starting price
Municipal programs
Do cities in Massachusetts offer free bulk pickup?
Every city in Massachusetts handles bulk pickup differently. Some offer free monthly programs with strict limits, others have no program at all. Here's how each city's municipal program compares — and where Dropcurb fills the gaps.
| City | Bulk pickup? | Details | Wait time | Dropcurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | Yes | Boston Special Collection Items via BOS:311 — free for residents. Limited to 10 items per calendar year, up to 5 items per appointment. Schedule through the BOS:311 app or by calling 311. City will NOT collect fridges/freezers with doors attached or food inside. Items in good condition should be donated. Yard waste collected during scheduled seasonal weeks. | Varies | Same day, $79 |
| Worcester | Yes | Worcester DPW provides weekly trash/recycling (set out by 6 AM-7:30 AM on collection day). Bulk items: city uses purple overflow bags ($2.50 each from city stores) for extra trash. Large items (furniture, appliances) require separate scheduling via DPW at 508-929-1300. Holiday delays shift pickup by one day on 11 dates in 2026. | Weekly | Same day, $79 |
| Springfield | Yes | Springfield Municipal Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-28 days. Fees: free for residents | Monthly | Same day, $79 |
| Lowell | Yes | Lowell Bulk Waste Collection. Frequency: every two weeks. Wait: 7-14 days. Fees: free for residents | Varies | Same day, $79 |
| Brockton | Yes | Brockton Municipal Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-21 days. Fees: free for residents | Monthly | Same day, $79 |
| Quincy | Yes | Quincy Residential Bulk Pickup. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 10-21 days. Fees: free for residents | Monthly | Same day, $79 |
| Lynn | Yes | Lynn Bulk Waste Collection Program. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-21 days. Fees: free for residents | Monthly | Same day, $79 |
| New Bedford | Yes | New Bedford Municipal Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-28 days. Fees: free for residents | Monthly | Same day, $79 |
| Fall River | Yes | Fall River Bulk Waste Program. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-28 days. Fees: free for residents | Monthly | Same day, $79 |
| Newton | Yes | Newton Residential Bulk Collection. Frequency: quarterly. Wait: 28-42 days. Fees: free for residents | ~3 months | Same day, $79 |
| Somerville | Yes | Somerville Bulk Item Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 10-21 days. Fees: free for residents | Monthly | Same day, $79 |
| Lawrence | Yes | Lawrence Municipal Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-28 days. Fees: free for residents | Monthly | Same day, $79 |
| Framingham | Yes | Framingham provides weekly curbside refuse collection for 1-4 unit residences. All trash must fit in the city-issued cart with the lid closed and be set out by 7:00 a.m. Bulky items are handled through separately scheduled special collection via the Recycling Drop-Off Center or DPW office, and Massachusetts waste-ban materials under 310 CMR 19.017 are restricted from standard trash disposal. | Weekly | Same day, $79 |
| Haverhill | Yes | Haverhill provides one free bulky item pickup per eligible household per week through Capitol Waste when scheduled at least two business days before your trash day. Mattresses and box springs are excluded from the free bulky-item program. Trash beyond the city wheeled cart must be in official orange overflow bags (up to five weekly), and carts/items must be curbside by 6:00 AM. | Weekly | Same day, $79 |
| Malden | Yes | Malden provides weekly curbside trash and recycling for residential properties with six units or fewer. Trash must be inside a lidded barrel with lid closed, and residents must use either city blue PAYT bags or a current-year trash sticker on the city-issued black barrel. Collection is curbside by 7:00 AM on pickup day. | Weekly | Same day, $79 |
| Waltham | Yes | Waltham provides weekly trash and recycling by zone and allows one bulk item per week for residents in eligible buildings with six or fewer units. Set-out is by 7:00 AM on pickup day (or after sundown the night before). Mattresses and some appliances require separate scheduling, and hazardous waste is not accepted in regular curbside trash. | Weekly | Same day, $79 |
| Revere | Yes | Revere provides weekly city trash collection using required blue city-issued carts. Recycling is every other week (Green/Red schedule). Bulky item pickup requires online permit scheduling and fee payment per item. Mattresses and box springs are no longer picked up curbside by DPW (effective Dec 1, 2024 under 310 CMR 19.017) and must use authorized vendors or paid DPW drop-off windows. | Weekly | Same day, $79 |
| Taunton | Yes | Taunton offers curbside trash and recycling with city scheduling tools, but mattresses and box springs are excluded from standard bulk waste collection under Massachusetts waste-ban rules. Residents must use the city partner HandUp for mattress pickup at $35 per unit or bring units to the Convenience Center. Holiday weeks can shift pickup timing, so overflow cleanouts often need private same-day removal. | Varies | Same day, $79 |
| Medford | Yes | Medford trash and recycling are handled by Waste Management for the city. City guidance states bulky items are collected on recycling day and residents should not place trash on the sidewalk until late afternoon or early evening before pickup, with violations subject to a $300 fine. City recycling guidance also notes certain items (including some appliance/electronics streams) require scheduling through WM and Tuesday-only pickup windows. | Varies | Same day, $79 |
Boston Special Collection Items via BOS:311 — free for residents. Limited to 10 items per calendar year, up to 5 items per appointment. Schedule through the BOS:311 app or by calling 311. City will NOT collect fridges/freezers with doors attached or food inside. Items in good condition should be donated. Yard waste collected during scheduled seasonal weeks.
Worcester DPW provides weekly trash/recycling (set out by 6 AM-7:30 AM on collection day). Bulk items: city uses purple overflow bags ($2.50 each from city stores) for extra trash. Large items (furniture, appliances) require separate scheduling via DPW at 508-929-1300. Holiday delays shift pickup by one day on 11 dates in 2026.
Springfield Municipal Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-28 days. Fees: free for residents
Lowell Bulk Waste Collection. Frequency: every two weeks. Wait: 7-14 days. Fees: free for residents
Brockton Municipal Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-21 days. Fees: free for residents
Quincy Residential Bulk Pickup. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 10-21 days. Fees: free for residents
Lynn Bulk Waste Collection Program. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-21 days. Fees: free for residents
New Bedford Municipal Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-28 days. Fees: free for residents
Fall River Bulk Waste Program. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-28 days. Fees: free for residents
Newton Residential Bulk Collection. Frequency: quarterly. Wait: 28-42 days. Fees: free for residents
Somerville Bulk Item Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 10-21 days. Fees: free for residents
Lawrence Municipal Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 14-28 days. Fees: free for residents
Framingham provides weekly curbside refuse collection for 1-4 unit residences. All trash must fit in the city-issued cart with the lid closed and be set out by 7:00 a.m. Bulky items are handled through separately scheduled special collection via the Recycling Drop-Off Center or DPW office, and Massachusetts waste-ban materials under 310 CMR 19.017 are restricted from standard trash disposal.
Haverhill provides one free bulky item pickup per eligible household per week through Capitol Waste when scheduled at least two business days before your trash day. Mattresses and box springs are excluded from the free bulky-item program. Trash beyond the city wheeled cart must be in official orange overflow bags (up to five weekly), and carts/items must be curbside by 6:00 AM.
Malden provides weekly curbside trash and recycling for residential properties with six units or fewer. Trash must be inside a lidded barrel with lid closed, and residents must use either city blue PAYT bags or a current-year trash sticker on the city-issued black barrel. Collection is curbside by 7:00 AM on pickup day.
Waltham provides weekly trash and recycling by zone and allows one bulk item per week for residents in eligible buildings with six or fewer units. Set-out is by 7:00 AM on pickup day (or after sundown the night before). Mattresses and some appliances require separate scheduling, and hazardous waste is not accepted in regular curbside trash.
Revere provides weekly city trash collection using required blue city-issued carts. Recycling is every other week (Green/Red schedule). Bulky item pickup requires online permit scheduling and fee payment per item. Mattresses and box springs are no longer picked up curbside by DPW (effective Dec 1, 2024 under 310 CMR 19.017) and must use authorized vendors or paid DPW drop-off windows.
Taunton offers curbside trash and recycling with city scheduling tools, but mattresses and box springs are excluded from standard bulk waste collection under Massachusetts waste-ban rules. Residents must use the city partner HandUp for mattress pickup at $35 per unit or bring units to the Convenience Center. Holiday weeks can shift pickup timing, so overflow cleanouts often need private same-day removal.
Medford trash and recycling are handled by Waste Management for the city. City guidance states bulky items are collected on recycling day and residents should not place trash on the sidewalk until late afternoon or early evening before pickup, with violations subject to a $300 fine. City recycling guidance also notes certain items (including some appliance/electronics streams) require scheduling through WM and Tuesday-only pickup windows.
Pricing
How much does junk removal cost in Massachusetts?
Dropcurb offers the same transparent per-item pricing across all 19 cities in Massachusetts. No volume estimates, no surprise fees — select your items online and see your exact total before you book.
Furniture
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Couch / Sofa | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Mattress — Twin | $89 | +$20 | — |
| Mattress — Full | $94 | +$25 | — |
| Mattress — Queen | $99 | +$30 | — |
| Mattress — King / Cal King | $104 | +$35 | — |
| Box Spring | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Mattress + Box Spring Set | $109 | +$59 | — |
| Dresser | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Desk | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Dining Table | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Recliner | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Bookshelf | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Bed Frame | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Nightstand | $79 | +$19 | — |
| Office Chair | $79 | +$19 | — |
| 2-Piece Sectional | $109 | +$59 | — |
| 3-Piece Sectional | $138 | +$88 | — |
| 4+ Piece Sectional | $168 | +$117 | — |
| Wardrobe / Armoire | $109 | +$59 | — |
Couch / Sofa
$79
+$29 add-on
Mattress — Twin
$89
+$20 add-on
Mattress — Full
$94
+$25 add-on
Mattress — Queen
$99
+$30 add-on
Mattress — King / Cal King
$104
+$35 add-on
Box Spring
$79
+$29 add-on
Mattress + Box Spring Set
$109
+$59 add-on
Dresser
$79
+$29 add-on
Desk
$79
+$29 add-on
Dining Table
$79
+$29 add-on
Recliner
$79
+$29 add-on
Bookshelf
$79
+$29 add-on
Bed Frame
$79
+$29 add-on
Nightstand
$79
+$19 add-on
Office Chair
$79
+$19 add-on
2-Piece Sectional
$109
+$59 add-on
3-Piece Sectional
$138
+$88 add-on
4+ Piece Sectional
$168
+$117 add-on
Wardrobe / Armoire
$109
+$59 add-on
Appliances
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Washer | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Dryer | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Stove / Oven | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Washer/Dryer Combo (Single Unit) | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Water Heater | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Dishwasher | $104 | +$29 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Microwave | $79 | +$19 | — |
Refrigerator
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Washer
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Dryer
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Stove / Oven
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Washer/Dryer Combo (Single Unit)
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Water Heater
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Dishwasher
+$25 Recycling fee
$104
+$29 add-on
Microwave
$79
+$19 add-on
Electronics
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV (Under 42") | $99 | +$19 | +$20 E-waste fee |
| TV (42"+) | $99 | +$29 | +$20 E-waste fee |
| Computer / Monitor | $99 | +$19 | +$20 E-waste fee |
TV (Under 42")
+$20 E-waste fee
$99
+$19 add-on
TV (42"+)
+$20 E-waste fee
$99
+$29 add-on
Computer / Monitor
+$20 E-waste fee
$99
+$19 add-on
Exercise Equipment
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treadmill | $109 | +$59 | — |
| Elliptical | $109 | +$59 | — |
| Exercise Bike | $79 | +$29 | — |
Treadmill
$109
+$59 add-on
Elliptical
$109
+$59 add-on
Exercise Bike
$79
+$29 add-on
Outdoor
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propane Grill | $130 | +$49 | — |
| Charcoal Grill | $79 | +$19 | — |
| Patio Chair / Side Table | $79 | +$19 | — |
| Patio Table | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Patio Set (Table + Chairs) | $109 | +$59 | — |
| Patio Umbrella | $79 | +$19 | — |
| Trampoline | $79 | +$29 | — |
Propane Grill
$130
+$49 add-on
Charcoal Grill
$79
+$19 add-on
Patio Chair / Side Table
$79
+$19 add-on
Patio Table
$79
+$29 add-on
Patio Set (Table + Chairs)
$109
+$59 add-on
Patio Umbrella
$79
+$19 add-on
Trampoline
$79
+$29 add-on
Specialty
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piano (Upright) | $375 | +$325 | — |
| Piano (Baby Grand) | $400 | +$375 | — |
| Piano (Grand) | $450 | +$425 | — |
Piano (Upright)
$375
+$325 add-on
Piano (Baby Grand)
$400
+$375 add-on
Piano (Grand)
$450
+$425 add-on
Misc
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trash Bag | $79 | +$15 | — |
Trash Bag
$79
+$15 add-on
. First item price includes the $79 pickup fee. Add-on price applies to each additional item in the same pickup. Surcharges cover disposal and recycling fees.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Massachusetts
Boston
From $79
Pop. 695,506
Worcester
From $79
Pop. 206,518
Springfield
From $79
Pop. 155,929
Lowell
From $79
Pop. 115,554
Brockton
From $79
Pop. 105,643
Quincy
From $79
Pop. 101,636
Lynn
From $79
Pop. 101,253
New Bedford
From $79
Pop. 101,079
Fall River
From $79
Pop. 94,000
Newton
From $79
Pop. 88,322
Somerville
From $79
Pop. 81,045
Lawrence
From $79
Pop. 80,022
Framingham
From $79
Pop. 72,362
Haverhill
From $79
Pop. 67,926
Malden
From $79
Pop. 65,906
Waltham
From $79
Pop. 65,218
Revere
From $79
Pop. 62,186
Taunton
From $79
Pop. 61,936
Medford
From $79
Pop. 59,354
FAQ
Common questions about junk removal in Massachusetts
How much does junk removal cost in Massachusetts?
Dropcurb starts at $79 across all 19 cities in Massachusetts. The $79 pickup fee includes your first item. Additional items start at $19 for small items, $29 for standard furniture, and $59 for heavy equipment. Surcharges apply to mattresses ($15), appliances ($25), and electronics ($20). You see your exact price before you book — no estimates, no surprises.
Does Massachusetts offer free bulk pickup?
Most cities in Massachusetts offer some form of free bulk pickup, but every program has different limits, scheduling requirements, and item exclusions. Some cities require scheduling 2+ weeks in advance, while others only run quarterly. See the comparison table above for a city-by-city breakdown. Dropcurb offers same-day pickup starting at $79 in all 19 cities — no scheduling, no item restrictions.
How fast can I get junk removed in Massachusetts?
Same day. Book before noon in any of our 19 Massachusetts cities and your items are picked up by 8 PM. No appointment windows. Place items at the curb and go about your day. We text you confirmation when the hauler completes the pickup.
What items does Dropcurb pick up in Massachusetts?
Dropcurb picks up furniture (couches, dressers, desks, tables, bed frames), mattresses and box springs, appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers), electronics (TVs, monitors, computers), exercise equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes), outdoor items (grills, patio furniture, trampolines), and bagged junk. We do not pick up hazardous materials, propane tanks, tires, or items over 400 lbs like hot tubs and pianos.
Coverage details
Neighborhoods & zip codes we serve in Massachusetts
Dropcurb provides same-day curbside junk removal across 19 cities in Massachusetts. Enter your zip code above to confirm coverage, or find your city below.
Neighborhoods
Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North End, South End, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, Allston, Brighton
Zip codes
02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02112, 02113, 02114, 02115, 02116, 02117, 02118, 02123, 02127, 02128, 02133, 02163, 02196, 02199, 02201, 02203 and 18 more
Neighborhoods
College Hill, Green Island, Shrewsbury Street, Main South, Vernon Hill, Tatnuck, Indian Lake, West Side
Zip codes
01601, 01602, 01603, 01604, 01605, 01606, 01607, 01608, 01609, 01610, 01613, 01614, 01615, 01653, 01654, 01655
Neighborhoods
Indian Orchard, Pine Point, Forest Park, Sixteen Acres, East Springfield, Memorial Square
Zip codes
01101, 01102, 01103, 01104, 01105, 01107, 01108, 01109, 01111, 01115, 01118, 01119, 01128, 01129, 01133, 01138, 01139, 01144, 01152, 01199
Neighborhoods
Highlands, South Lowell, Centralville, Lower Belvidere, Pawtucketville, Back Central, Downtown
Zip codes
01850, 01851, 01852, 01853, 01854
Neighborhoods
Campello, East Brockton, Montello, Belmont, Brookfield, Ward Two, South Brockton, Oak Hill, Crescent Park
Zip codes
02301, 02302, 02303, 02304, 02305
Neighborhoods
North Quincy, Quincy Center, Wollaston, Marina Bay, Montclair, Adams Shore, Squantum, West Quincy, Merrymount
Zip codes
02169, 02170, 02171, 02269
Neighborhoods
Diamond District, West Lynn, East Lynn, Goldfish Pond, Wyoma, Pine Hill, Beach Street, Manning Bowl, Flax Pond
Zip codes
01901, 01902, 01903, 01904, 01905, 01910
Neighborhoods
South End, West End, North End, Downtown Historic, Riverbend, Acushnet Heights, Brooklawn Park, Riverside, Buttonwood Park
Zip codes
02740, 02741, 02742, 02744, 02745, 02746
Neighborhoods
The Highlands, South End, Flint Village, Corky Row, North End, Globe Corners, Mechanicsville, Watuppa
Zip codes
02720, 02721, 02722, 02723, 02724
Neighborhoods
Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill, Auburndale, West Newton, Newton Highlands, Waban, Newtonville, Oak Hill, Upper Falls
Zip codes
02458
Neighborhoods
Davis Square, Porter Square, Union Square, Ball Square, Teele Square, Winter Hill, Spring Hill, East Somerville, Assembly Row
Zip codes
02143, 02144, 02145
Neighborhoods
South Lawrence, Tower Hill, Prospect Hill, Arlington, Mount Vernon, Lawrence Common, Everett Mills, North Common, Riverside
Zip codes
01840, 01841, 01842, 01843
Neighborhoods
Downtown Framingham, Framingham Centre, Saxonville, Nobscot, Coburnville, Pheasant Hill, Salem End, Gleason Pond
Zip codes
01701, 01702
Neighborhoods
Bradford, Downtown Haverhill, Riverside, Mount Washington, Ayers Village, Broad Hill, Allendale, Buttonwoods, Rocks Village
Zip codes
01830, 01831, 01832, 01835
Neighborhoods
Maplewood, Linden, Forestdale, Edgeworth, Bellrock, Faulkner, Oak Grove, West End, Ferryway
Zip codes
02148
Neighborhoods
Banks Square, Cedarwood, The Highlands, Lakeview, Piety Corner, The South Side, The West End, The North Side, Warrendale, Ravenswood
Zip codes
02451, 02452, 02453, 02454
Neighborhoods
Beachmont, West Revere, Point of Pines, Oak Island, Shirley Avenue, Broadway, Crescent Beach, Revere Beach
Zip codes
02151
Neighborhoods
East Taunton, North Taunton, Whittenton, Whittenton Junction, Weir Village, Oakland, Wades Corner, Westville
Zip codes
02718, 02767, 02780
Neighborhoods
West Medford, Wellington, South Medford, Medford Square, Hillside, North Medford, Glenwood
Zip codes
02153, 02155, 02156
Statewide Coverage
We serve all of Massachusetts
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