Junk removal in Andover, MA
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This page is for hiring JUNKRUN in Andover: prices, what we take, how booking works. For what the town itself does, see Andover bulky item pickup rules, Andover leaf pickup, fall 2026, Andover Christmas tree pickup.
Andover's rules in plain terms
Republic Services collects trash weekly in the town's 65-gallon cart and recycling every other week; an extra trash cart is a one-time $75. One bulky item per household goes out with trash by 7 am. Sectionals go one section at a time, and carpet must be cut, rolled and taped in bundles under 50 pounds. Treadmills, construction debris, bags of trash, appliances, TVs and lawn mowers are not accepted.
Mattresses are banned from the curb and UTEC collects them by appointment. Appliances cannot go with regular trash, and the guide names scrap yards in Lawrence. The CRT and electronics event is June 5, 2027 and the hazardous waste day is May 15, 2027.
Old houses, big contents
From the Colonial centre to Shawsheen Village and Ballardvale's mill houses, Andover has a lot of homes with deep storage: stone-walled cellars, barns, and attics with generations of furniture. Frequent jobs here are for downsizing families and estates rather than a single piece.
That is where the one-item limit stings. A four-bedroom house can hold six dressers, a hutch, several mattresses and a basement of appliances. We price those by size, from $99 for a regular dresser to $519 for a full trailer; see the estate cleanout page for the sequence we suggest.
Access and timing
Curb space in the centre is limited, and items must be within three feet of the road. Pickup can slip into the next day. If you want a crew in the house the same week, we schedule by appointment rather than collection day. Yard debris is a separate fall program that ends December 4, 2026, and trees are collected January 4-15, 2027. For a same-week job, send photos with the room, the floor and any stairs, and we return a number you can accept without a site visit. Cellar and barn jobs get a walk-through note, since low ceilings and dirt floors change how many people we send.
Andover: where each item goes
| Item | Andover route | Note |
|---|---|---|
| One bulky item | Weekly trash day | By 7 am; sectional one section at a time |
| Mattress or box spring | UTEC curbside every other Tuesday, by appointment | Fee not in the town guide |
| Refrigerator, washer, stove | Private hauler or scrap yard | Anestis Metals 978-681-6000; Windfield 800-626-1230 |
| TV or CRT | Annual event June 5, 2027 | Register 6 weeks ahead, per-item fee |
| Hazardous waste | Annual event May 15, 2027 | Proof of residency |
| Leaves | Curbside Oct 19 - Dec 4, 2026 | Bald Hill site for permit holders |
What a pickup in Andover looks like.
- Where
- Andover is an Essex County town on the Merrimack Valley side of I-93 and I-495, bordered by Lawrence, North Andover, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Reading area towns and Boxford. It is roughly 22 miles north of Melrose by road.
- County and population
- Essex County. 36,569 (2020 Census) residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census; https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/).
- Neighborhoods
- Andover Center, Shawsheen Village, Ballardvale, West Parish, Frye Village
- Homes
- A wide range: Colonial and Federal houses in the center, planned Shawsheen Village homes, mill housing in Ballardvale, and later suburban capes and colonials. Many jobs are downsizing and estate cleanouts (Roviq town research; Andover trash guide).
- Seasonal notes
- Andover's six fall leaf weeks end December 4, ahead of January snow.
- Access and parking
- Curb items must be out by 7 am and within three feet of the road. Center streets are narrower with stone walls and limited curb space; Andover has no published dumpster permit rule in the sources checked. Call DPW at 978-623-8701.
Landmarks: Phillips Academy, Shawsheen Village, Ballardvale mills area, Harold Parker State Forest (edge).
Local resources in Andover
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Donation
Project Home Again
Local nonprofit that furnishes homes for families; the nearest donation option for a clear-out inside Andover. In Andover itself.
123 Tewksbury St, Andover, MA 01810 - Donation
The Wish Project
Accepts: Clothes, household and baby goods; Andover's town guide also lists dressers, mattresses and sofas
Nonprofit that furnishes homes for families in need; confirm current needs before loading a car. About 13 miles from Andover (straight line), in North Chelmsford.
166 Middlesex St, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 - Habitat ReStore
Essex County Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Accepts: Gently used furniture, building materials and household goods (selective; call first)
Nearest working ReStore now that the Greater Lowell ReStore has closed; listings show Tue-Sat 10-5. About 4 miles from Andover (straight line), in Lawrence.
647 Andover St, Lawrence, MA 01843 - Mattress recycling
UTEC Mattress Recycling
Accepts: Standard mattresses and box springs only
Drop-off is $30 per unit; curbside pickup is booked online in participating towns. About 9 miles from Andover (straight line), in Haverhill.
Drop-off by appointment; Places lists 231 Neck Rd Unit B, Haverhill, MA 01835 - Town
Bald Hill Compost Site
Accepts: Leaves, yard waste (residents only; permit $25 per year or $75 for 3 years, sold at 5 Campanelli Dr)
Open Wed and Fri noon-3, Sat and Sun 8-4, April to early December. Compost only: no household junk. In Andover itself.
288 High Plain Rd, Andover, MA 01810 - Hazardous waste
Andover Annual Electronics (CRT) and Hazardous Waste Events
Accepts: CRT TVs and electronics (June 5, 2027) and household hazardous waste (May 15, 2027); pre-registration, per-item fees, cash or check
Register at AndoverMA.Gov/CRT or AndoverMA.Gov/HHW; HHW needs proof of residency. In Andover itself.
Andover DPW, 5 Campanelli Dr, Andover, MA 01810 (event details by registration) - Scrap metal
Anestis Metals
Accepts: Appliances and metal; no circuit boards or Freon per the town
One of the scrap options named in Andover's trash guide.
Lawrence, MA (street address not confirmed; call first) - Scrap metal
Windfield Alloy
Accepts: Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and large appliances; Freon extraction for a charge
The other scrap yard named in Andover's trash guide.
Lawrence, MA (street address not confirmed; call first)
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Andover before you go.
- Andover Recycling & Trash Guide FY27: “Trash is collected weekly, recycling is collected biweekly” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Andover Trash Collection: “one-time fee of $75” · accessed October 31, 2026
- MassDEP: Massachusetts waste disposal bans (mattresses since Nov 1, 2022): “Mattresses (effective November 1, 2022)” · accessed October 31, 2026
Your Andover price in 30 seconds.
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- ✓ No travel fee to Andover
- ✓ No stair fees, any floor
- ✓ Mattress recycling included (MA law)
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Junk removal in Andover, answered.
Is there a transfer station in Andover?
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No general junk drop-off was found. Bald Hill is a compost site for leaves and yard waste only.
Can I put two bulky items out the same week?
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The guide allows one per household per week with regular trash.
Who do I call about a missed pickup?
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Republic at 800-442-9006, or Andover DPW at 978-623-8701.
Get a Andover price.
Use the price form or text a photo to (617) 545-0382.