Move-Out and Rental Turnover Junk Removal, Falmouth

Town rules that hit a changeover

Chapter 173, the short-term rental bylaw voted at April 2026 Town Meeting, covers rentals of 31 consecutive days or less. Registration requires a trash and recycling plan, names a local operator who lives within 20 miles, and exempts dwellings rented 14 days or fewer a year. Apply through PermitEyes; the Health Department is at (508) 495-7485.

On recycling, the mandatory recycling regulation applies to every renter and occupant, and mattresses, textiles and leaves are on the banned list. Guests who leave a mattress on the porch have created a violation for the owner to solve.

What the cart and facility can handle

The town cart is 65 gallons and the cart stays with the house at move-out. Drivers will not take bags outside the cart, so a changeover week with extra bags needs another route. A town holiday delays that day's collection and the rest of the week by one day.

The facility is open Tuesday to Saturday, closed at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, on a Saturday-to-Saturday schedule. It needs a sticker or $10 one-trip pass, charges per item, and the guide says it is for Falmouth residents; a lease can serve as proof.

End of season and tenant move-outs

Furniture left behind by a tenant, a broken bed frame, a futon, patio chairs and a dozen bags of linens do not fit any single town stream. JUNKRUN takes the lot, from the unit to the trailer, with no sticker and no sorting at a gate.

A half trailer is $319 and a full trailer $519, sized by how much is left. Single big pieces are priced on their own: a couch $139, a queen mattress $109, a queen box spring $79, a bed frame $109. $159 minimum. No travel fee in any village. Tell us the day and who will let us in.

Changeover week with Falmouth's schedule

Saturday check-out
Guests leave. Town facility is open until 3:00 p.m. only; plan any pile for Tuesday or book a pickup.
Sunday, Monday
Facility and compost site are closed. Curbside follows your regular day.
Tuesday to Friday
Facility open 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring sticker, covered load, card or check.
Trash day
Cart only; bags outside the cart are not collected.
Next Saturday check-in
Book removal midweek so the porch is clear before guests arrive.

Local resources in Falmouth

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
Falmouth Waste Management Facility
Accepts: Single-stream recycling, trash ($2.50 per bag), mattresses ($50), TVs and computers ($25), appliances, tires, construction debris, scrap metal, batteries, books, textiles, motor oil. Residents only; sticker for the upper level.
Tuesday to Saturday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. In Falmouth itself.
458 Thomas B. Landers Road, Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-9353
Town
Falmouth Health Department
Accepts: Enforces the state housing code, the short-term rental registration process and, with DPW, the mandatory recycling and hauler-licensing regulations.
Call before placing a roll-off or for a rental registration question; the town posts no dumpster permit page. In Falmouth itself.
59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA 02540
Website for Falmouth Health Department (508) 495-7485
Habitat ReStore
ReStore Cape Cod (Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod)
Accepts: New and gently used furniture, home goods, building materials and appliances in excellent condition; may decline items in advance or on inspection.
Donation hours Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 4:30. Call before bringing large pieces. In Falmouth itself.
805 Gifford St. Ext., Falmouth, MA 02540
Website for ReStore Cape Cod (Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod)508-394-6400
Textiles
Textile collection boxes (Falmouth Waste Management Facility)
Accepts: Clothing, shoes, linens and accessories, clean, dry and free of mold. Baystate Textiles boxes on the upper level; Red Cross and Salvation Army boxes on the lower level. No sticker needed for the lower level.
The town also runs municipal textile collection events; the October 3, 2026 event has passed and no later date is posted. In Falmouth itself.
458 Thomas B. Landers Road, Falmouth, MA 02540

Quick answers

Does the Falmouth short-term rental bylaw mention trash?

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Chapter 173, voted at April 2026 Town Meeting, lists a trash and recycling plan among the items required for registration.

Can renters use the Falmouth Waste Management Facility?

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The guide says it is for residents, and accepts a lease as proof of residency for vehicles registered elsewhere. Call 508-457-9353.

What happens to the trash cart when a tenant moves out?

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The town's cart FAQ says the cart stays with the house or condo for future residents.

Does JUNKRUN do same-day rental cleanouts?

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We schedule by availability. Call or request a time and tell us the check-out window.

Sources

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

Town of Falmouth: Chapter 173 Short-Term Rental Bylaw (April 2026 Town Meeting): “Trash and recycling plan” · accessed November 6, 2026
Town of Falmouth: Housing and Rentals: “Tenants may request a housing inspection by calling the Health Department at (508) 495-7485.” · accessed November 6, 2026
Town of Falmouth: Mandatory Recycling Regulations: “Everyone that lives, works, or plays in Falmouth is subject to these regulations” · accessed November 6, 2026
Town of Falmouth: Trash Carts: “It must stay with your house or condo, even if you move, for future residents to use.” · accessed November 6, 2026

Move-out and rental turnover junk removal in Falmouth