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Estate and seasonal home cleanouts in Barnstable, MA

Boxes, a rocking chair and old beach chairs in the open garage of a closed-up gray cedar-shingle Cape Cod summer house

Who can use the Transfer Station for a house you are clearing

A permit goes to any residential property owner or year-round tenant of a residential property in Barnstable, with proof of residency and a vehicle registration that connects the vehicle to a Barnstable property. The pages do not address an estate, an executor or an owner who lives off-Cape. Call the Solid Waste Division at 508-420-2258 before the first trip.

If you do not hold a permit, trash is $10 a bag and recyclables-only is $10 per visit. Bulky pieces cost extra at the gate. Construction debris must come from a structure in town and from a vehicle no larger than 5 cubic yards, so a cleanout from a Falmouth or Boston house cannot use the station for C&D.

What each type of item costs and where else it can go

At the gate: mattresses $40 each when recyclable, furniture $25 an item, refrigerators and air conditioners $15, bulk metal $10, TVs $20 or $40 by screen size. MassDEP says mattresses are banned from disposal in Massachusetts since November 1, 2022.

Reuse routes: Habitat's ReStores sell furniture, appliances and building materials, and the donate page lists free pickups, including cabinets, appliances and furniture. The ReStore is at 28 Whites Path, South Yarmouth, 508-394-6400. Textiles in any condition, even stained or ripped, are accepted at the station with a permit. The Swap Shop takes books, tools and housewares in fair condition on Saturdays May to October; it closed for the 2026 season in October. Leftover oil-based paint waits for the county's 2027 hazardous waste dates, and sharps go to a fire station.

A cleanout in the villages

Estate and second-home work in Barnstable ranges from a Hyannis rental with a basement to an Osterville or Cotuit house with a long drive and many rooms. The Transfer Station's hours end at 3:30 p.m., which is hard to meet when you are coordinating from out of town.

JUNKRUN prices by volume: quarter trailer $209, half $319, three-quarters $409, full $519, with a $159 minimum. A house usually takes more than one full trailer; we price the visit by the load once we see it. Sofas run $139, queen mattresses $109, refrigerators $149, and we carry from attics and basements with no stair fee and no travel fee. Photos and a walkthrough give you a firm quote. We do not sort or appraise; you decide what to keep or donate first.

Order of work for clearing a Barnstable house

  1. First visit

    Walk through, set aside what stays. Call 508-420-2258 about permit questions.

  2. Week 1

    Book Habitat pickup at 508-394-6400 for sound furniture and appliances.

  3. Week 1

    Bag clothing and linens: any condition is accepted at the station with a permit.

  4. Week 2

    Pull paint, solvents, pool and garden chemicals. They wait for the county's 2027 collection.

  5. Week 2

    Take the rest to a flat-price JUNKRUN haul; mattresses, TVs and appliances included.

  6. Last

    Sweep out and check the registered rental status at 508-862-4644 if the house will be rented.

Local resources in Barnstable

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Quick answers

How do I clear out a deceased relative's house in Barnstable?

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Set aside keepsakes, offer sound furniture to Habitat (508-394-6400), then take the remaining items to the Transfer Station or book a flat-price hauler. Ask the Solid Waste Division at 508-420-2258 who can hold a permit.

Can an out-of-town owner use the Barnstable Transfer Station?

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Permits go to residential property owners and year-round tenants with a Barnstable property. The pages don't cover estates or off-Cape owners. Call 508-420-2258.

Is there a limit on construction debris from a cleanout?

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Debris must be generated in town and carried in a vehicle of 5 cubic yards or less. Mixed loads cost more.

How much does a house cleanout cost with JunkRun?

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Priced by the trailer from the minimum up, with a firm quote after photos. No travel fee anywhere in Barnstable.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Barnstable before you go.

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