Basement cleanout in Dedham, MA
Sort the basement by where it goes
- Trash cart: bagged household trash. Each Dedham household gets one trash cart and one recycling cart, both 96-gallon.
- Recycling cart or DPW Saturday: flattened cardboard. Wet or moldy cardboard is trash. The DPW takes dry cardboard on the third Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon (November 21, December 19).
- Hazardous waste day (Health Department): oil paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, gasoline, antifreeze, household chemicals and fluorescent bulbs. Details.
- DPW Saturday: tires, lead acid batteries, motor oil, fire extinguishers and 20-pound propane tanks. Details.
- Boston Carting appointment: the old chest freezer or refrigerator ($41.42), a sofa or workbench ($35.50 each), a mattress ($95.00).
- Best Buy or Staples: TVs, monitors, computers and printers.
Nothing with fuel or chemicals goes to the curb.
Older basements, harder jobs
Many Dedham houses have stone or brick foundations, a basement bulkhead and steep wooden stairs. A freezer or a workbench has to turn on a narrow landing. Damp basements also grow mold on cardboard and fabric. Wear gloves and a mask for anything black or fuzzy, and bag it in thick plastic. Check the floor for water stains before you carry anything.
We use straps and dollies and wrap corners so stair rails and walls are not scraped. If the bulkhead is the only way out, tell us. Rolling a freezer up a bulkhead is a two-person job we plan for.
Prices for a basement
We price by the piece or the load. A chest freezer or refrigerator is $149, a washer or dryer $119, a dresser $99, a table $79, bookcases $79, boxes $11 each. Loads: a quarter trailer $209, a half $319, three quarters $409, a full trailer $519. The minimum visit is $159. Text photos of the stairs and the room, and tell us about the bulkhead and where the trailer can park. We confirm one price before we come.
What not to do
Do not stack boxes against a wet wall to save floor space. Do not move a fuel can that is leaking. Do not carry a freezer alone: they are top-heavy and the stairs are narrow. Keep the pilot-light heater and the water heater clear of anything you are moving. If you smell oil or gas, leave and call the utility or the fire department first.
Dedham basement: where each item goes
| Item | Town route | JunkRun price |
|---|---|---|
| Chest freezer or refrigerator | Boston Carting, $41.42 white good | $149 |
| Workbench, shelves, desk | Boston Carting, $35.50 each | Table $79, bookcase $79 |
| Cardboard | Recycling cart, or DPW Saturday | Included with a load |
| Paint, pesticides, pool chemicals | Health Department HHW day | We cannot take |
| Tires, car batteries, 20-lb propane | DPW third Saturday | We cannot take propane; tell us about tires |
| TV, monitor, computer | Best Buy or Staples | TV $59 |
| Mattress | Boston Carting, $95.00 | $89 to $129 |
Local resources in Dedham
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Recycling
Dedham DPW (55 River Street)
Free for Dedham residents with proof of residency. No walk-in dump: the yard is open only for the posted events (Nov 21 and Dec 19, 2026). In Dedham itself.
55 River St, Dedham, MA 02026 - Hazardous waste
Dedham Health Department
Runs the household hazardous waste collection days with the DPW and issues Health Department permits, including dumpsters. No later date is posted after July 25, 2026; call here for the next one. In Dedham itself.
Town Hall, 3rd floor, 450 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026 - E-waste
Best Buy Dedham (Geek Squad)
Store policy and fees can change, so ask at the Geek Squad counter first. In Dedham itself.
700 Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA 02026 - Town
Boston Carting Services (Dedham curbside contractor)
The town's contracted hauler since July 1, 2022. Books bulky item, white goods and mattress pickups and collects the fee.
Phone booking only, no walk-in site
Quick answers
How much does a basement cleanout cost in Dedham?
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JunkRun prices by item or trailer load: a quarter trailer is $209, a half $319 and a full trailer $519. Text photos for one flat price.
Where do I take old paint in Dedham?
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Oil paint goes to the Health Department's hazardous waste day. Latex paint is not accepted anywhere in the program; the town says to dry it out and put it in the regular trash. Questions: 781-751-9220.
Where can I get rid of an old freezer in Dedham?
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Book a white goods pickup with Boston Carting at 800-338-3867 for $41.42, or have JunkRun carry it up from the basement.
Where do I take tires in Dedham?
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To the DPW at 55 River Street on the third Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon.
Can JunkRun clean out a flooded or moldy basement?
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We remove the contents. Tell us if items are wet or moldy, and wear a mask and gloves while you bag them.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Dedham before you go.
- Town of Dedham: 2026 Trash & Recycling Collection Services Guide: “We cannot accept: dirt, sod, rock, concrete, construction debris, hazardous waste, hot ashes, or flammables” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Dedham: 2026 Trash & Recycling Collection Services Guide: “Third Saturday of every month (all year)” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Dedham: 2026 Trash & Recycling Collection Services Guide: “Items NOT Accepted” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Dedham: Recycling & Trash: “$35.50 (July 1 to Dec. 31, 2026)” · accessed November 6, 2026
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