Junk removal in Jamaica Plain, Boston
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Centre Street and the one donation center left
Goodwill's donation center at 678 Centre Street takes goods Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; phone 617-522-1415. The JP Boomerangs thrift shop closed in 2024, so it is no longer a donation option, and the official pages we read list no other donation center in the neighborhood.
Furniture beyond Goodwill's size limits goes to the ReStore in West Roxbury or Boston Building Resources in Roxbury, which are both a short drive.
Housing and what comes out of it
Near Centre Street and Hyde Square the stock is triple-deckers and two-families; toward Moss Hill, Sumner Hill and Forest Hills there are more single-family houses with yards and basements. Boston collects leaf and yard waste curbside only on scheduled weeks, so check the city's yard waste calendar before bagging leaves.
Bulky items in triple-deckers are usually carried down rear porch stairs. A regular dresser is $99, a loveseat $89, and an armoire $179.
City rules in brief
Mattresses go by appointment at boston.gov/mattress, for buildings of six units or fewer. Fridges, freezers and air conditioners are a booked special-item pickup, with doors off and food out. Sofas, dressers and bikes go out with regular trash after 5 p.m. the evening before.
Zero Waste Day, for paint, e-waste and tires, is at 315 Gardner Street in West Roxbury, with the next event on Saturday, Nov 21, 2026.
Before donating in Jamaica Plain
- Call Goodwill on Centre Street (617-522-1415) about large furniture before driving.
- Check that upholstery is clean and dry; stained pieces are refused or trashed.
- Take the doors off any fridge you plan to put out for the city.
- Skip mattresses and futons at the ReStore; book the city appointment instead.
- Bring reusable building materials to Boston Building Resources on Tuesday or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What a pickup in Jamaica Plain looks like.
- Where
- Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood on Boston's southwest side. JUNKRUN is based in Melrose and serves it as part of its Boston coverage.
- County and population
- Suffolk County. Neighborhood of Boston (city population 675,647) residents (2020 U.S. Census).
- Neighborhoods
- Centre Street, Hyde Square, Moss Hill, Forest Hills
- Homes
- Many triple-deckers and two-families near Centre Street and Hyde Square, plus single-family houses toward Moss Hill and Forest Hills.
- Seasonal notes
- City yard-waste weeks end the first week of December.
- Access and parking
- Goodwill's donation center at 678 Centre Street is on the main commercial street. The JP Boomerangs thrift store closed in 2024 and is not a donation option. Mattress and special-item pickups from the City cover buildings of six units or fewer.
Local resources in Jamaica Plain
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Donation
Goodwill Jamaica Plain
Accepts: Clothing, household goods, small appliances and electronics; ask about other items
Donation center run by Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts. In Jamaica Plain itself.
678 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 - Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Greater Boston)
Staff help unload; pickup is scheduled through ReSupply for a fee, and you get a tax receipt. About 3 miles from Jamaica Plain (straight line), in West Roxbury.
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132 - Reuse
Boston Building Resources
Accepts: Reusable building materials and household items for its nonprofit reuse store. Drop-off Tue and Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment.
Nonprofit reuse store in Roxbury; call 617-442-2262 to ask whether your items fit before you bring them. About 5 miles from Jamaica Plain (straight line), in Boston.
100 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120 - Donation
Goodwill Boston (Harrison Ave)
Accepts: Clothing, household goods, small appliances and electronics; ask about other items
Donation center run by Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts. About 5 miles from Jamaica Plain (straight line), in Boston.
1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02119 - Town
City of Boston mattress pickup (Public Works)
The free city route that keeps a mattress from the trash under the state ban.
Booked online at boston.gov/mattress - Hazardous waste
Boston Zero Waste Day (event site)
Not year-round and takes no furniture; it is the city's main way to dispose of paint and e-waste. About 3 miles from Jamaica Plain (straight line), in West Roxbury.
315 Gardner St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Jamaica Plain before you go.
- Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts: store and donation locations: “678 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 ... Donation Center Hours Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Boston: Mattress recycling: “The City of Boston requires an appointment for the collection of all mattresses and box springs.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Boston Public Works: Trash: “Furniture can be put out with your normal curbside trash and recycling on your scheduled collection day.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Boston: Zero Waste Day: “The event has been postponed to Saturday November 21st at 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury 02132.” · accessed October 31, 2026
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Junk removal in Jamaica Plain, answered.
Is the Boomerangs in Jamaica Plain still open?
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No. The Jamaica Plain Boomerangs thrift shop closed in 2024.
Where can I donate furniture in Jamaica Plain?
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Goodwill at 678 Centre Street accepts goods; call before bringing furniture. The ReStore in West Roxbury takes furniture and appliances in working order.
How much for a dresser removal?
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A regular dresser is $99, a large one $139, and the minimum pickup is $159.
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