Junk removal in Lynn, MA
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This page is for hiring JUNKRUN in Lynn: prices, what we take, how booking works. For what the town itself does, see Lynn bulky item pickup rules, Lynn leaf pickup, fall 2026, Lynn dump and transfer station.
What Lynn's city program covers
The city has Capitol Waste Services collect trash weekly in city-owned 64-gallon carts, with recycling every other week. Trash has to be bagged, the lid closed, and set out between 5 p.m. the night before and 7 a.m. Extra bags must be the purple overflow bags ($3 each, $15 for five) and go on top of the cart.
Furniture is not trash. It goes out by appointment with Capitol at $20 per item (the 2026-27 calendar says $22), or to a free Bulky Item Day at 247 Commercial St, 8 a.m. to noon, on Saturdays listed on the DPW calendar. Items cannot sit on the ground waiting for pickup, and Bulky Item Days refuse construction material and wood. Mattresses and TVs have their own rules.
Triple-deckers, narrow streets and snow emergencies
Most Lynn jobs are in buildings with two or three stairways between the unit and the street. A sofa from a third-floor apartment on a Highlands or Diamond District side street comes down the back stairs, and a box spring may need to be cut. Say the floor and stair count when you book; carry-out from any floor is included in the price.
On-street parking is tight in the dense wards, so a truck often stops at a hydrant-clear spot at the front or on a side street. During a winter snow emergency, cars must be off the street, and we move the pickup to a clear day instead of blocking a plow route.
When a hauler beats the city program
The city route has three limits: you wait for an appointment, Capitol charges per item, and the free Saturdays need a truck and a driver's license. For a single couch, the $20 to $22 curbside fee is the cheaper option, and we will tell you so.
For a whole apartment after a move-out, a basement of mixed items, or anything a landlord needs gone by the first of the month, one flat visit costs less than a pile of $20 appointments. A quarter load is $209, a half load $319 and a full trailer $519; individual pieces like a couch ($139) or a regular dresser ($99) are priced on the quote page.
Where each kind of item goes in Lynn
| Item | City option | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofa, chair, table | Capitol curbside appointment, or Bulky Item Day | $20 per item, or free on the day | Not left on the ground; no wood or construction material on Bulky Item Days |
| Mattress or box spring | DPW at 250 Commercial St, or Tough Stuff curbside | $35 at the DPW | Banned from trash since Nov. 1, 2022; no longer accepted at Bulky Item Days |
| TV or computer monitor | DPW at 250 Commercial St | $25 each | Lynn residents, driver's license, weekday hours |
| Propane tank | DPW at 250 Commercial St | $5 each | Weekday hours only |
| Paint, oil, pesticides | Household hazardous waste Saturday | $43 to $85 | Next event May 15, 2027; latex paint not accepted |
What a pickup in Lynn looks like.
- Where
- Lynn is a coastal city on the North Shore, about 10 miles northeast of Boston and roughly 8 miles from Melrose by way of Saugus, bordered by Saugus, Peabody, Swampscott, Nahant and Salem.
- County and population
- Essex County. 101,253 residents (2020 U.S. Census).
- Neighborhoods
- Highlands, Wyoma, Diamond District, Central Square, Pine Hill, Lynn Beach side, Ward Hill
- Homes
- A dense older city. Triple-deckers, two-families and small multi-unit buildings fill most wards, so third-floor walk-downs, shared basements and shared back stairs are common. The Highlands and Diamond District have more single-family houses on small lots.
- Seasonal notes
- Leaves come down late October into early December, and winter snow emergencies clear cars off the street.
- Access and parking
- Streets in the dense wards are narrow with tight on-street parking, and winter snow emergency bans move cars off the street. City drop-offs at 247 and 250 Commercial St are for Lynn residents only and need a driver's license. A street dumpster permit was not found on the city site, so ask the DPW before ordering one.
Landmarks: Lynn Woods Reservation, Lynn Beach, Lynn Heritage State Park, Central Square, Lynn Common.
Local resources in Lynn
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Lynn DPW Drop-off (250 Commercial St)
Accepts: TVs and computer monitors ($25 each), propane tanks ($5 each)
The only city drop-off that takes mattresses and TVs without an appointment; Lynn residents only with a driver's license. In Lynn itself.
250 Commercial St, Lynn, MA 01905 - Transfer station
Reworld Lynn (Bulky Item Days, 247 Commercial St)
Accepts: Bulky items on set Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, free (no construction material or wood)
Where the city's free Bulky Item Days run, 8 a.m. to noon on dates on the DPW calendar. In Lynn itself.
247 Commercial St, Lynn, MA 01905 - Mattress recycling
Tough Stuff Recycling
The city's contracted mattress recycler; Lynn residents book direct, with no drive to Fitchburg. About 44 miles from Lynn (straight line), in Fitchburg.
145 Authority Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420 - Thrift
The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center
Accepts: Clothing, furniture, appliances and household goods; call before bringing furniture
A Lynn drop-off for clean clothing and household items; call 800-728-7825 before bringing furniture. In Lynn itself.
10 Munroe St, Lynn, MA 01901 - Donation
Goodwill Attended Donation Center (Swampscott)
Accepts: Attended donation center at 450 Paradise Rd; donation hours daily 8 AM to 4 PM
Nearest staffed Goodwill donation center to Lynn, in the Stop & Shop plaza; check hours on goodwillmass.org first. About 2 miles from Lynn (straight line), in Swampscott.
450 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907 - Habitat ReStore
Essex County Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Accepts: Furniture, appliances, building materials, housewares (call first)
A reuse outlet for solid furniture and renovation leftovers; it also offers pickup for large items. About 20 miles from Lynn (straight line), in Lawrence.
647 Andover St, Lawrence, MA 01843
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Lynn before you go.
- City of Lynn DPW: Trash and Recycling FAQs: “Once per week for trash and every other week for recycling” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Lynn DPW 2026-27 disposal calendar (set-out times): “Trash and recyclables must be placed curbside no later than 7 a.m. and no earlier than 5 p.m. on the previous day.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Lynn DPW: Trash and Recycling FAQs (overflow bags): “cost $3 each and area only sold in packets of 5 for $15” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Lynn DPW 2026-27 disposal calendar (overflow bags): “Purple overflow trash bags should weigh less than 50 pounds and be placed only on top of your 64-gallon trash barrel.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Lynn DPW: Bulk Waste & Curbside Pick Up: “offers curbside bulk waste pick-up for $20 per item” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Lynn DPW: Bulk Waste & Curbside Pick Up (Bulky Item Days): “The Bulk Waste Item Drop-Off Days are located at 247 Commercial Street and take place from 8am-12pm.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Lynn DPW 2026-27 disposal calendar (set-out rule): “Items for waste collection or donations for pick-up cannot be placed upon the ground.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Lynn DPW 2026-27 disposal calendar (Bulky Item Days): “No construction material or wood.” · accessed October 31, 2026
Your Lynn price in 30 seconds.
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- ✓ No travel fee to Lynn
- ✓ No stair fees, any floor
- ✓ Mattress recycling included (MA law)
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Prices from $159, crew, carry-out and disposal included, no travel fee to Lynn. See all prices. Also see trash removal, junk removal cost in Massachusetts, basement cleanouts and Christmas tree pickup in Lynn.
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Junk removal in Lynn, answered.
Can I put a sofa out with Lynn's regular trash?
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No. The city treats furniture as a bulky item: schedule Capitol at 1-855-533-3400 ($20 per item on the DPW page, $22 on the calendar) or bring it to a Bulky Item Day. Items left on the ground are not collected.
Does JUNKRUN work in every Lynn ward?
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Yes. We take jobs across Lynn, including walk-ups and shared-basement buildings. The price does not change for stairs.
Do I need to be home?
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Not if the items are outside or in an unlocked space and you have approved the price. For interior carry-outs, someone needs to give access.
Get a Lynn price.
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