Bulky Item Pickup in Arlington, MA
The WM route
The town lists bulky items and appliances as a paid WM pickup: refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, washers, dryers, water heaters, dishwashers, ranges and microwaves are among those named. You contact WM, pay and receive a pickup day. The town's FAQ puts burnable bulky items, appliances, large metal items and porcelain at $32 each, screens and CRTs at $55, and small metal items at $22. Credit card payments carry a $1.99 fee. Check the live page before relying on the rules.
What stairs and parking change
In a two-family house, the sofa is often on the second floor and the street is full. Curb staging in front of a triple-decker means carrying through a front hall and onto a sidewalk. Items left on the sidewalk can block the pedestrian way and draw a complaint. JunkRun carries from the room, loads straight to the truck and prices a sofa at $139, a loveseat $89, a recliner $89, a dresser $69 to $179 and a bookcase $49 to $79. Big sectionals are $109 per piece. A fridge is $149 with freon recovery included.
When the town route makes sense
A single burnable piece, such as a sofa, a desk or a dining chair set, is one $32 WM pickup. Several pieces, stairs or a tight deadline are where a hauler visit is simpler. For a rental turnover, a hauler visit the day before the keys change is simpler than two weeks of scheduling. Our $159 minimum covers one big piece or several small ones.
Arlington bulky options
| Route | Cost | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| WM bulky pickup (sofa, desk, appliance) | $32 each, paid to WM | Pay and schedule in advance |
| WM screens and CRTs | $55 each, paid to WM | Pay and schedule in advance |
| Reuse & Recycle Center, 33 Ryder St | Varies by item | By appointment, residents only, cash or check |
| JunkRun, sofa | $139 | Carried from any floor; $159 minimum |
| JunkRun, quarter trailer | $209 | About a room of furniture |
Local resources in Arlington
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Arlington Reuse & Recycle Center
Accepts: Mattresses and box springs dropped off for recycling, $55 per item
The town's only drop-off for these items; register at arlingtonma.gov/recycle or 781-316-3108 In Arlington itself.
33 Ryder St, Arlington, MA 02476 - Donation
Goodwill Attended Donation Center
Accepts: Donations at the attended donation center; check what furniture is taken
Donation center on Summer Street, open daily 8 a.m.-4 p.m. per Goodwill; confirm hours before going In Arlington itself.
422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 02474 - Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (West Roxbury)
The long drive is worth it for building materials About 9 miles from Arlington (straight line), in West Roxbury.
1580 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132 - Thrift
The Fox & Robbin Shop
Accepts: Resale shop; call about donation hours and what they accept
Local resale option on Mass Ave for housewares and clothing In Arlington itself.
175 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
Quick answers
What does WM charge?
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The town lists $32 for burnable bulky items and appliances and $55 for TVs and monitors. Call WM at 1-800-972-4545 to schedule.
Can I use the Ryder Street center for furniture?
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The pages we could read list mattresses, electronics, scrap and textiles, not general furniture.
Will the crew carry from the second floor?
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Yes. Stairs are included in the item price.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Arlington before you go.
- Arlington: Recycling, Trash, Composting: “WM will be collecting bulk items curbside; however, there will be a fee” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Arlington: Automated Curbside Collection Program: “$32 (sofa, dining chair set, desk, washer, dryer, fridge, range” · accessed October 31, 2026