Junk removal in Framingham, Massachusetts
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This page is for hiring JUNKRUN in Framingham: prices, what we take, how booking works. For what the town itself does, see Framingham bulky item pickup rules, Leaf and yard waste pickup in Framingham, MA, Christmas tree pickup in Framingham, MA, Dump and transfer station options in Framingham, MA.
What the City covers
The City collects trash and recycling weekly from homes of four or fewer units and qualifying residential condominiums. Everything has to fit in the cart with the lid closed; nothing goes beside it.
Bulky items are a separate, paid service. Curbside collection is for 1 to 4-family dwellings and approved condominiums. Items must be paid for in advance online or in person at the DPW Operations Center, 100 Western Avenue (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), or at the Recycling Drop-Off Center, 255 Mt. Wayte Avenue.
Soft goods go out Tuesday; metal items, mattresses, freon items and TVs go out Wednesday. Staff are not allowed onto private property, so the item has to sit at the curb with its tag on.
Drop-off, permits and the four-unit line
The only City drop-off is the Recycling Drop-Off Center. It is open to permitted residents and businesses only, and the permit is $20 a year with proof of a Framingham address. Permits go only to residents who get City curbside trash and recycling, so a tenant in a larger apartment building is outside the program entirely.
It takes cash or check only and does not take construction debris. Furniture is not on its free list; soft goods over 40 pounds cost $12 there.
If you rent a unit in a bigger building, are clearing an estate, or cannot be at the curb by 7 a.m., a private pickup is the practical route. Sofa ${p:couch}, regular dresser ${p:dresser}, standard appliance ${p:appliance}, queen mattress ${p:mattress_q}, quarter trailer ${p:quarter}. Details for each item are on our bulky item, mattress and couch pages.
Houses and streets we work in
Framingham is about 45 percent renters. Move-outs in South Framingham two-families and triple-deckers, mill-village houses in Saxonville, and Capes and ranches in Nobscot are the most common jobs, and a flat price covers any floor with no stair fee. Apartment and condo complexes along Route 9 and Cochituate Road usually have their own dumpster rules, so ask your management office before putting anything beside it.
Other Framingham pages: dump and drop-off hours, leaf and yard waste, Christmas tree pickup, dumpster permit, hazardous waste and refrigerator removal. Seasonal dates for every town are in the leaf pickup guide.
What Framingham charges at the curb
| Item | City fee | Collection day |
|---|---|---|
| Metal items (washer, dryer, stove, bike, grill) | $12 + $5 service fee | Wednesday |
| Soft goods over 40 lb (couch, dresser, wooden desk) | $12 + $5 | Tuesday |
| Mattress | $20 + $5 | Wednesday |
| Sleep sofa or carpet over 4 x 6 ft | $25 + $5 | Wednesday |
| Refrigerator, freezer, AC, dehumidifier (doors off) | $15 + $5 | Wednesday |
| TV, monitor or CRT | $15 + $5 | Wednesday |
| Tires, any size | $2 + $5 | Wednesday |
What a pickup in Framingham looks like.
- Where
- Framingham is a Middlesex County city in MetroWest, about 20 miles west of Boston along the Mass Pike and Route 9. It borders Natick, Ashland, Sudbury, Wayland, Southborough and Marlborough, and is roughly a 30 to 35 minute drive from JunkRun's Melrose base.
- County and population
- Middlesex County. 72,362 residents (2020 U.S. Census (Census QuickFacts)).
- Neighborhoods
- Saxonville, Nobscot, Framingham Centre, South Framingham, Downtown Framingham, Lokerville
- Homes
- Older two-families and triple-deckers around downtown and South Framingham, mill-village houses in Saxonville, post-war Capes and ranches in Nobscot, and large apartment and condo complexes along Route 9 and Cochituate Road. The Census owner-occupied rate for 2019-2023 is 54.8 percent, so about 45 percent of homes are rented. City trash and bulky pickup cover buildings of four units or fewer.
- Seasonal notes
- The City runs fall leaf collection Oct 26 through Nov 28 in 2026 and a January Christmas tree week, so most seasonal junk in Framingham clusters around late-November yard cleanups and January tree removal.
- Access and parking
- Curbside bulky pickup is only Tuesday and Wednesday and must be set out by 7 a.m.; City staff do not enter private property. A street or sidewalk dumpster needs a $50 obstruction permit from DPW Engineering (three to five business days).
Landmarks: Framingham State University, Danforth Art Museum, Callahan Center, Cushing Memorial Park, Shopper's World.
Local resources in Framingham
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
Framingham Recycling Drop-Off Center
Accepts: Recycling, metal, textiles, mattresses ($20), TVs ($15), freon items ($15), batteries and bulbs; permit sticker required
The City's only drop-off: Thu 8-3 (recycling only), Fri-Sat 8-3, Sun 11-3, cash or check only. In Framingham itself.
255 Mt. Wayte Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702 - Town
Framingham Yard Waste Facility (Dudley Road)
Accepts: Leaves, grass, plant waste, brush up to 4 in by 4 ft, and Christmas trees as brush
Seasonal, Fri-Sat 8-3 and Sun 11-3, with a Recycling Center permit. In Framingham itself.
Dudley Road, Framingham, MA 01702 (first left after the Recycling Drop-Off Center driveway) - Town
Framingham DPW Operations Center (Sanitation Division)
Accepts: Bulky item bookings, Recycling Drop-Off Center permits and cart questions
Open Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (bulky bookings and permits Mon-Fri 8-3). In Framingham itself.
100 Western Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702 - Hazardous waste
Framingham Police Department (sharps drop-off)
Accepts: Home medical sharps in an official 2.0-quart sharps container
Alternative to the Recycling Drop-Off Center for needles, syringes and lancets, which cannot go in trash or recycling. In Framingham itself.
1 William Welch Way, Framingham, MA 01702 - Thrift
Savers Thrift Store (Framingham)
Accepts: Clothing, housewares, small appliances, small furniture, electronics, books
Donations benefit Epilepsy Foundation of New England. Store hours Mon-Sat 9-9. In Framingham itself.
500 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701 - Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Ashland)
Accepts: Furniture, appliances, cabinets, doors, windows and building materials; confirm what they take before loading
Habitat MetroWest/Greater Worcester store, Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, a few miles from Framingham.
310 Pond Street (Route 126), Ashland, MA 01721 - Donation
Goodwill Donation Center (Sudbury)
Accepts: Clothing, housewares and other usable goods; call before bringing large furniture
Donation hours Mon-Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Goodwill's location page.
509 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 - Textiles
Simple Recycling home textile pickup
Accepts: Clothing, shoes, linens, blankets, pillows, small housewares
Free City-vendor service; schedule online or by phone first, items go at the front door, not the curb.
Collected at your Framingham front door by appointment
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Framingham before you go.
- City of Framingham: Bulky Item Disposal: “$5 service fee applies in addition to the disposal fee(s)” · accessed November 6, 2026
- City of Framingham: Recycling Drop-Off Center: “Residential Permit: $20 per year” · accessed November 6, 2026
- City of Framingham: Curbside Refuse Collection: “provides solid waste collection service to residential properties containing four or fewer dwelling units” · accessed November 6, 2026
- City of Framingham: Sanitation Division · accessed November 6, 2026
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Junk removal in Framingham, answered.
When is bulky item pickup in Framingham?
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Soft goods go out on Tuesday and metal items, mattresses, freon items and TVs on Wednesday. You book and pay ahead, and set the item at the curb by 7 a.m.
Do I need a permit to use the Framingham dump?
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Yes. The Recycling Drop-Off Center at 255 Mt. Wayte Avenue needs a $20 yearly permit sticker, and only residents with City curbside service can get one.
What if I live in a building with more than four units?
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The City's curbside trash and bulky service covers one to four units and approved condos. Larger buildings arrange their own removal, which is where a private pickup fits.
How much is JUNKRUN in Framingham?
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One flat price per item or load, from a $159 minimum, with no travel fee and no stair fee. The instant quote shows the total before you book.
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