Text a photo →
Haulers

Bulky item pickup in Framingham, MA

A wooden dresser and a metal desk at the curb in front of a Framingham triple-decker on an autumn morning

How the City program works

Bulky items are materials that need a fee because of their size or weight, or that cannot go in the trash under state waste bans. The City's list runs from couches, loveseats, bureaus and wooden bed frames to metal desks, washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, bikes, grills, ladders, swing sets and sleep sofas.

Curbside is for 1 to 4-family dwellings and approved condominiums. Every curbside item carries a $5 service fee!) on top of the disposal fee: $12 for metal items and for soft goods over 40 pounds, $25 for a sleep sofa or carpet over 4 by 6 feet, $2 for a tire.

So a wooden dresser at the curb costs $17 and a sleep sofa $30. The page lists no per-week item limit.

Booking, tags and the 7 a.m. rule

Book online through the City's OpenGov portal, or in person at the DPW Operations Center, 100 Western Avenue (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), or the Recycling Drop-Off Center at 255 Mt. Wayte Avenue. The City phone is 508-532-5411; the Sanitation Division is 508-532-6001.

Soft goods are collected Tuesday and all metal items Wednesday. Items must be at the curb by 7 a.m. and staff will not enter private property, and the tag or sticker must be on each piece. A third-floor dresser has to come down the stairs before then.

To skip the fee, metal items are free at the drop-off center, but it needs a $20 yearly permit and a vehicle. See the dump and drop-off page for hours.

When a private pickup makes sense

The City service stops short in a few common Framingham situations. Tenants in buildings over four units have no curbside program and cannot get a drop-off permit. A move-out, landlord turnover or estate often means ten or more pieces, and ten paid tags still have to be set out on the right two days. Heavy pieces on second and third floors are also hard to get to a curb by 7 a.m. alone.

JUNKRUN is flat price per item: sofa $139, regular dresser $99, regular table $79, standard appliance $119, large appliance $149. Several pieces together can be cheaper as a load: quarter trailer $209, half $319. The minimum pickup is $159, there is no travel fee, and we carry from wherever the item sits.

Getting a bulky item picked up by the City

  1. Pick the day

    Soft goods (couches, bureaus, wooden desks) go Tuesday. Metal, mattresses, freon items and TVs go Wednesday.

  2. Book and pay

    Online through OpenGov or in person at 100 Western Avenue or 255 Mt. Wayte Avenue. Payment comes first.

  3. Take off doors

    Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed before the item goes outside.

  4. Tag every item

    Stick the City tag or sticker on each piece.

  5. Curb by 7 a.m.

    Crews do not come onto your property, so carry it to the street edge.

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.

Quick answers

How much does Framingham charge for bulky items?

+

A $5 service fee per curbside item plus a disposal fee: $12 for metal items or soft goods over 40 lb, $25 for a sleep sofa or large carpet, $15 for freon items and TVs.

Can I put a couch out with my regular trash?

+

No. Everything for the trash must fit in the cart with the lid closed. A couch is a bulky item and needs a paid, booked pickup.

Is there a limit on how many bulky items I can set out?

+

The City page lists no item limit, only the fees. For a large clean-out, call 508-532-6001 before booking many items.

What if I miss the 7 a.m. deadline?

+

The page does not promise a makeup visit. Call the Sanitation Division at 508-532-6001; do not leave the item out for days, since violation notices can be left on items in the right-of-way.

Sources

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

Related

Hauled from
$159
Get my priceText