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Bulky item pickup in Braintree, MA

A sofa and a wooden dresser beside two green trash carts at the curb of a Braintree, Massachusetts Cape house in fall

The two-item rule and how to book

Furniture and appliances must be scheduled with Capitol Waste before your collection day, and the town page caps it at two items per week. The reason is the truck: these items need special handling and, in most cases, a specially equipped truck. The town's 2026-2027 notice asks you to book so the special truck has room for your item.

Book at capitolws.com or call 855-533-3400, 9 AM to 4 PM. Capitol Waste's scheduler also asks what you are putting out, so have the count ready: one couch is one item, and a fridge is another.

Put the pieces out the night before or before 7 a.m. on your regular trash day, away from your carts. Carts go 2 to 3 feet apart; bulk items need their own space.

Rugs, carpet and wood have their own limits

Carpet, rugs and wood must be cut in 3 to 4 foot lengths and tied, under 50 lbs, with a limit of 3 bundles. A rolled room-size rug or a pile of old shelving does not fit that rule. Pallets, fencing, doors, cabinets and toilets are construction items, and the town's notice says they cannot be collected or dropped off because of state regulations.

If you have more than two pieces, or a piece the town will not take, the choices are to spread it over several weeks or hire a hauler for the lot.

Prices when you skip the scheduling

JUNKRUN prices come from the item list: a sofa is $139, a loveseat $89, a recliner $89, a chair $69, a regular dresser $99, a large dresser $139, an armoire $179 and a sectional $109 a piece. A standard appliance is $119 and a refrigerator $149. The minimum is $159, so stack the pieces into one visit: a sofa, a dresser and a chair come to $307.

We pick up from the bedroom, basement or garage, not just the curb, which matters on the narrow stairs in Braintree's older Capes and split-levels. See our pricing for the full list.

Putting out a bulky item in Braintree, in order

  1. Count your items

    The town takes two a week. A sofa and a fridge use both slots.

  2. Book Capitol Waste a week ahead

    Use capitolws.com or 855-533-3400, 9 AM to 4 PM, before your regular trash day.

  3. Take the doors off a refrigerator

    The town requires all doors removed before pickup.

  4. Cut and tie rugs and wood

    3 to 4 foot lengths, under 50 lbs, no more than three bundles.

  5. Set it out away from the carts

    Night before or before 7 a.m. on your normal day. Holiday weeks run one day late.

Local resources in Braintree

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 many bulky items can I put out in Braintree?

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Two per week, including furniture and appliances, and each must be scheduled with Capitol Waste at least a week before your regular collection day.

Is there a fee for Braintree bulky item pickup?

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The town pages do not post a per-item fee. Residents pay the annual curbside trash fee. Call Capitol Waste at 855-533-3400 or the Solid Waste Manager at 781-794-8088 to confirm before you book.

Does Braintree take bulky items to the Recycle Center?

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No loose bulky items. The Recycle Center takes household trash in up to three 39-gallon bags, and it does not accept construction debris or mattresses.

Can I get a same-week pickup in Braintree?

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Not from the town, which asks for a week's notice. JUNKRUN usually can, with a flat price texted first and a $159 minimum.

Sources

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

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