Junk removal in Bourne, Massachusetts
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This page is for hiring JUNKRUN in Bourne: prices, what we take, how booking works. For what the town itself does, see Bourne bulky item pickup rules, Leaf, brush and yard waste in Bourne, Christmas tree disposal in Bourne, Massachusetts, Bourne Residential Recycling Center.
What the town takes at the curb, and what it doesn't
Bourne issues each home two carts, one for recycling and one for trash, and trash and recycling go out by 7:00 AM on your collection day. The route runs Monday to Thursday by neighborhood: Sagamore Monday, Buzzards Bay and Bournedale Tuesday, Monument Beach and Bourne Village Wednesday, Pocasset and Cataumet Thursday.
Anything that doesn't fit the cart stays behind. The curbside policy lists large, bulky or hazardous items left at the curbside as a violation, and three violations in 30 days can end a household's service. Only homes with four or fewer units qualify, so five-unit buildings and trailer parks need a private arrangement.
Questions about carts go to the DPW at 508-759-0600, ext. 3.
Where bulky items go: the sticker system
The town's answer for furniture, mattresses and appliances is the Residential Recycling Center at 201 MacArthur Boulevard. The 2026 policy flyer sells a first sticker for $30 and a second for $15, with seniors 60 and over paying $20 and $10. It caps stickers at two per household and takes card or check only.
Each household also gets 4 bulky item stickers good for 2026 only. Without one, the flyer lists the gate charges: $10 for appliances, $20 for TVs and computers, $30 for mattresses and box springs. Proof of residence means a license, a vehicle registration and a tax bill, lease or deed. Stickers will not go on rental cars, dump bodies or trailers longer than 12 feet.
Villages, access and where we fit
Bourne spans from Sagamore Beach to Cataumet, with island and neck neighborhoods such as Mashnee Island, Wings Neck and Scraggy Neck on the DPW's own route list. Long dead-end shore roads and sandy driveways are normal here, so tell us where a trailer can sit.
A mixed load, say a sofa, a mattress, a dead refrigerator and a stack of boxes, would be three or four separate gate transactions in town. JUNKRUN loads it in one visit at one flat price: a quarter trailer $209, a half $319, three-quarters $409, a full trailer $519, with a $159 minimum. We carry out from basements, porches and sheds, with no travel fee.
Who handles what in Bourne
| Item | Town route (2026) | Cost on the town side |
|---|---|---|
| Household trash and recycling | Blue carts, weekly, by 7:00 AM | No separate bag fee listed |
| Mattress or box spring | Recycling Center gate, with a sticker | $30 per piece on the flyer |
| Appliance or microwave | Recycling Center gate | $10 on the flyer |
| TV, monitor, computer | Recycling Center gate | $20 on the flyer |
| Sofa, dresser, other furniture | Listed as accepted at the gate | No price on the flyer; call 508-759-0600, ext. 4238 |
| Paint, pesticides, auto fluids | County hazardous waste day, 2026 date was Oct 17 | Residential only; call the county program for fees |
What a pickup in Bourne looks like.
- Where
- Bourne is a Barnstable County town at the western end of Cape Cod. The town's own route list runs from the Sandwich town line at South Sagamore to the Falmouth town line at Cataumet. JUNKRUN is based in Melrose and serves it.
- County and population
- Barnstable County. 20,452 residents (2020 U.S. Census (Census Bureau QuickFacts for Bourne town, Barnstable County)).
- Neighborhoods
- Buzzards Bay, Sagamore, Sagamore Beach, Sagamore Highlands, Bournedale, Bourne Village, Monument Beach, Pocasset, Cataumet, Gray Gables, Mashnee Island, Wings Neck, Scraggy Neck, Cedar Point, Patuisett, Tahanto, Taylor's Point, Weldon Park
- Homes
- The town's curbside program serves homes with four or fewer units per lot and excludes five-unit buildings and trailer parks. Its DPW route list names island and neck neighborhoods (Mashnee Island, Wings Neck, Scraggy Neck, Amrita Island), and its FAQ refers to summer residents who may not set carts out. No housing counts are cited; the Census QuickFacts page was fetched only for population.
- Seasonal notes
- The recycling center runs a seven-day summer schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day and an off-season schedule from September 15, 2026 to Memorial Day weekend 2027, Wednesday to Saturday. Open brush burning is allowed only from January 15 to May 1 with a permit.
- Access and parking
- Carts go to the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day, no earlier than 5 pm the night before. Trash collection runs Monday to Thursday by neighborhood, with none on Fridays except holiday weeks. The Fire/Rescue page lists a $50 dumpster permit but the town does not say who needs one; street placement is not addressed.
Landmarks: Bourne ISWM landfill and Residential Recycling Center, Aptuxcet Corners, Otis Rotary, Picture Lake, Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Upper Cape Regional Technical School.
Local resources in Bourne
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Transfer station
Bourne ISWM Residential Recycling Center
Off-season Wed-Sat 7 am-3 pm (Sept 15, 2026 to Memorial Day weekend 2027), closed Tuesdays and legal holidays. 2026 sticker $30. Card or check only. In Bourne itself.
201 MacArthur Boulevard, Bourne, MA 02532 - Reuse
Bourne ISWM Swap Shop
Not for commercial users; no money changes hands; 20-minute limit on loitering. In Bourne itself.
201 MacArthur Boulevard, Bourne, MA 02532 - Town
Bourne Department of Public Works
Accepts: Curbside trash and recycling carts, replacement carts, collection-day questions.
Monday to Thursday 7 AM-4 PM, Friday 7 AM-noon. Ask here about cart service and curbside holiday schedules.
35 Ernest Valeri Road, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 - Hazardous waste
Barnstable County Household Hazardous Waste program
Four Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, shared by Bourne, Falmouth, Mashpee, Sandwich and Joint Base Cape Cod. 2027 dates not posted.
2026 Bourne day was held at the Bourne Landfill, 201 MacArthur Boulevard; rotating sites in Sandwich, Falmouth and Mashpee - Textiles
Bourne school textile recycling boxes
Accepts: Clothing and other textiles. Donations any time, day or night, no sticker needed.
Run by the Bourne Parent Teachers Association; the other option is the Residential Recycling Center with a sticker.
Bourne High School, Bourne Middle School, Bourne Intermediate School, Bournedale Elementary School and Upper Cape Regional Technical School - Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Cape Cod (Falmouth)
Donation hours Monday to Saturday 9:00-4:30; free pickups through the pickup page; items are inspected before acceptance. About 13 miles from Bourne (straight line), in Falmouth.
805 Gifford St. Ext., Falmouth, MA - Town
Bourne Fire/Rescue permits
Fire Prevention office; apply through the town's OpenGov portal. Cash is not accepted.
Bourne Fire/Rescue, Town of Bourne, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Bourne before you go.
- Town of Bourne: DPW Curbside Collection Policy (PDF): “Large, bulky or hazardous items left at the curbside” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Bourne: Residential Recycling Center Policy 2026 (PDF): “Each household will get 4 bulky item stickers, good for 2026 only” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Bourne: Trash & Recycling Collection Schedules: “Place all trash and recycling at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day” · accessed November 6, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Bourne town, Barnstable County: “Population, Census, April 1, 2020 20,452” · accessed November 6, 2026
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Junk removal in Bourne, answered.
Does Bourne pick up bulky items at the curb?
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No. The curbside policy treats large or bulky items left at the curb as a violation. Take them to the Residential Recycling Center with a sticker, or book a private hauler.
How much is a Bourne recycling center sticker?
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The 2026 flyer lists $30 for the first sticker and $15 for a second, or $20 and $10 for residents 60 and over. A replacement is $10. Payment is by Mastercard, Visa or check, never cash.
Can renters and summer owners get a sticker?
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The flyer says stickers go to Bourne residential property owners and renters with proof of residence, and that raw landowners do not qualify. Weekly rental guests are not mentioned, so call the center at 508-759-0600, ext. 4238.
Is JunkRun's price different in Bourne?
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No. Prices are the same flat rates as every other town, and there is no travel fee.
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