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Choose a clear outdoor spot.
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City collection Bulky items go out on the Republic Services special item collection, which is booked and charged per item, with strict size, weight and preparation rules. $80 per accepted special item, with the bulk, appliance and electronics, small metal and large metal categories all carrying the same published per item rate. Marlborough residents scheduling a collection through Republic Services or the City of Marlborough Department of Public Works, for an item that appears on the accepted bulk, appliance and electronics, or metal lists and satisfies the preparation rules.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Marlborough runs its own trash and recycling program through the Department of Public Works, and bulky material goes out on a Republic Services special item collection booked and charged per item. Furniture, appliances, carpet, bicycles and other metal items are all accepted when they meet the published rules: under 50 pounds, under 48 inches, liftable by one person, never in a box or bag, and with drawers, shelves and doors removed or securely taped. Carpet has to be cut into four foot lengths, rolled and bundled, with six rolls counting as one item, while mattresses, box springs, construction and demolition material, yard waste and hazardous material are refused and need another route. The Resident Drop-Off Facility on Boston Post Road East is the city alternative, open Monday to Saturday with a permit obtained in person.
Bulky items go out on the Republic Services special item collection, which is booked and charged per item, with strict size, weight and preparation rules.
City cost & eligibility
$80 per accepted special item, with the bulk, appliance and electronics, small metal and large metal categories all carrying the same published per item rate. Marlborough residents scheduling a collection through Republic Services or the City of Marlborough Department of Public Works, for an item that appears on the accepted bulk, appliance and electronics, or metal lists and satisfies the preparation rules.
When & how
Contact Republic Services or the Department of Public Works to schedule the collection, and place the prepared items curbside by the scheduled collection day.
Get it ready
Keep each item under 50 pounds and 48 inches in length and manageable for one person to lift, do not put anything in boxes or bags, and prepare the furniture properly: remove or securely duct tape drawers, remove shelves and tape cabinets closed, and tape or remove appliance doors, shelves and drawers. Improperly prepared items may not be collected.
Carpet and rugs are accepted on the special item collection once they are cut, rolled and bundled, and six prepared rolls count as one item.
City cost & eligibility
$80 per special item, where six prepared carpet rolls count as one item at the same published per item rate. Marlborough residents scheduling a collection through Republic Services or the Department of Public Works, with the carpet cut into four foot lengths, rolled and bundled with tape or rope.
When & how
Schedule the collection with Republic Services or the Department of Public Works and place the bundled rolls curbside by the collection day.
Get it ready
Cut the carpet or rug into four foot lengths, roll each piece, and bundle it with tape or rope, keeping each roll within the weight and length limits. Six rolls count as one item, so count the load before booking.
A bicycle is named on the accepted small metal item list, so it goes out on the special item collection at the same per item rate.
City cost & eligibility
$80 per accepted small metal item, at the same published per item rate as the other categories. Marlborough residents scheduling a collection through Republic Services or the Department of Public Works. The small metal list names a bicycle, a grill with no propane tank, a push lawn mower with the liquids drained, and a radiator.
When & how
Schedule the collection with Republic Services or the Department of Public Works and place the bicycle curbside by the collection day.
Get it ready
Remove any attached bag, basket or lock, keep the item within the weight and length limits so one person can lift it, and drain the liquids from any small metal item that holds fuel.
Prepare every special item before the collection day
Each special item must be under 50 pounds and 48 inches and manageable for one person to lift, and nothing runs in a box or bag. Furniture drawers come out or get securely duct taped, shelves come out and cabinets get taped closed, and appliance doors, shelves and drawers are taped or removed. Items go curbside by the scheduled collection day, and an item that is not prepared properly may be left.
Cut carpet and rugs into four foot lengths, roll each piece, and bundle the rolls with tape or rope. Six rolls count as one item, so a large room can be several items on the collection.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
City of Marlborough Department of Public Works with Republic Services for special item collection
Book a Republic Services special item collection
A Marlborough household with furniture, an appliance, a small or large metal item, or prepared carpet.
Cost & conditions
$80 per accepted special item, at the same published rate for the bulk, appliance and electronics, small metal and large metal categories. Marlborough residents, with the collection scheduled through Republic Services or the City of Marlborough Department of Public Works.
Arrange it
Call Republic Services or the Department of Public Works on 508-624-6910 extension 33300, describe the item, schedule the collection, and put the prepared item curbside by the collection day.
Only the published accepted items are taken, mattresses and box springs, construction material, demolition debris, yard waste and hazardous material are refused, and an item over the size or weight limit or prepared improperly may be left at the curb.
City of Marlborough Department of Public Works with Republic Services for special item collection
Use the Resident Drop-Off Facility with a permit
A Marlborough resident who would rather bring the material to the city site than book a curbside special item collection.
Cost & conditions
The city publishes the permit and payment terms for the Resident Drop-Off Facility but no fee schedule on the page read, so confirm the permit cost and the accepted material with the Department of Public Works.
Arrange it
Attend the facility at 856 Boston Post Road East, Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the registered vehicle, and pay by check or money order when the permit is issued.
A permit is required and must be obtained in person with the vehicle that will use it, registered to that same person, with a spouse exception for the same last name and address. Business and third party checks are restricted.
Marlborough households can book a special item collection with Republic Services or the Department of Public Works, which takes furniture, appliances, carpet and small and large metal items including bicycles at a published per item rate. Every item has to be under 50 pounds and 48 inches and liftable by one person, nothing goes out in a box or bag, and furniture and appliances need their drawers, shelves and doors removed or securely taped. Carpet has to be cut into four foot lengths, rolled and bundled, with six rolls counting as one item. Mattresses and box springs, construction and demolition material, yard waste and hazardous material are all refused on that route. The alternative is the Resident Drop-Off Facility at 856 Boston Post Road East, open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., where a resident needs a permit obtained in person with the registered vehicle and pays by check or money order, and the trash and recycling hotline on 508-624-6910 extension 33300 during business hours or extension 33700 after hours handles collection issues. Special item collection guidelines with the accepted and unacceptable listsTrash and recycling program, the drop-off facility and the bulk referralResident Drop-Off Facility hours, permit and payment rulesTrash and recycling hotline numbers and hours
City drop-off site for Marlborough residents
Marlborough Resident Drop-Off Facility
856 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA 01752
Material brought by Marlborough residents under a city permit; the page that was read publishes the hours, permit and payment terms rather than a material list.
A permit is required, obtained in person with the vehicle that will use it and registered to the same person, with a spouse exception for the same last name and address. Payment is by check or money order only, and business and most third party checks are refused.
Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours phone 508-624-6910 extension 33700.
The permit and drop-off fees are not published on the page that was read, so confirm the current charge with the Department of Public Works on 508-624-6910 extension 33300.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
How do I book a bulk item collection in Marlborough?+
Call Republic Services or the City of Marlborough Department of Public Works to schedule a special item collection, then put the prepared item curbside by the collection day. Every accepted item is charged the same per item rate, and each item has to be under 50 pounds and 48 inches and liftable by one person.Official guidance
What will the special item collection not take?+
Mattresses and box springs are both refused, along with construction material, demolition debris, concrete, sheet rock, tiles, roofing materials, pressure-treated wood, yard waste, cardboard, clothing and textiles, riding lawn mowers, auto parts, pool tables, billiards tables, fire extinguishers and hazardous material. Those need another route.Official guidance
How does carpet get collected in Marlborough?+
Carpet and rugs go on the special item collection. Cut the carpet into four foot lengths, roll it, and bundle it with tape or rope, then call Republic Services or the Department of Public Works to schedule. Six prepared rolls count as one item at the per item rate.Official guidance
Can a bicycle be collected in Marlborough?+
Yes. A bicycle is named on the accepted small metal item list, so it goes on the special item collection at the published per item rate when it is scheduled with Republic Services or the Department of Public Works and placed curbside by the collection day.Official guidance
Who handles trash and bulky items in Marlborough?+
The Marlborough Department of Public Works runs trash and recycling through curbside collection and the Resident Drop-Off Facility, and it contracts Republic Services for the special item collection that handles bulk items, carpet, appliances and metal. The department answers on 508-624-6910 extension 33300, and the collection hotline is on the same number during business hours.Official guidance
What does a special item collection cost in Marlborough?+
Every accepted special item is charged the same published per item rate, whether it is on the bulk, appliance and electronics, small metal or large metal list. Six prepared carpet rolls count as one item, and four branch bundles or four wooden chairs also count as one item.Official guidance
What will Marlborough not take as a special item?+
Mattresses and box springs are refused, along with construction material, demolition debris, concrete, sheet rock, tiles, roofing materials, pressure-treated wood, insulation, yard waste, cardboard, clothing and textiles, riding lawn mowers, auto parts, pool and billiards tables, fire extinguishers, granites and ceramics, and hazardous material including lead and oil-based paint.Official guidance
