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Bulky item pickup in Marblehead, MA

A sofa and a dresser set at the edge of a driveway in front of a shingled Marblehead colonial house with a stone wall and autumn maples

What counts as a bulky item

The Board of Health regulation defines bulk waste as items too large or heavy to be placed in Town-issued carts, including furniture, mattresses and appliances. The rule that follows is short: bulk items must be taken to the transfer station and paid for. The town's cart packet repeats it as "No Bulky Items curbside".

So a couch, a dresser, a table, a rug or a pile of attic boards left beside the cart will be left behind, and the regulation adds that fines may be issued. If you rent a house, the cart belongs to the address, not to you, so ask the landlord before you set anything out.

What it costs at the Transfer Station

Furniture, rugs, padding, and attic and cellar clean-outs are weigh-and-pay at $320 per ton, payable by credit, debit or check only. Wood has to be cut to lengths no greater than 4 feet. Roofing shingles, fill, bricks, rocks and cement are not accepted. The notice also says commercial weigh-and-pay opens to residents on Saturdays, so call (781) 631-4751 before bringing a weekday furniture load.

The Board of Health voted in April 2026 to replace the scale with flat furniture fees from $5 to $40 by size. The posted notice had not changed when we checked, so confirm at the gate office before you load.

On top of the fees, the gate requires a $100 facility sticker for the household's first vehicle.

Reuse before you pay by the ton

The Swap Shed lets any resident with a facility sticker take items for free, and residents can leave usable things there too. It is volunteer-run and open the first Saturday of the month, 9 to 11:30 a.m., from November to April. Large furniture, large appliances, TVs and monitors are not accepted there.

For a big sofa or sideboard in good shape, Goodwill's Swampscott center at 450 Paradise Road takes clean household goods; call before bringing large furniture. Anything that is broken, stained or too heavy for one person is a job for us.

Flat prices for what you can't haul

We price by size, not weight. A sofa is $139, a loveseat $89, a chair $69, a regular dresser $99, a regular table $79, and a bookcase from $49. Mixed piles go by the trailer: $209 for a ¼, $319 for a ½, $519 for a full load, with a $159 minimum.

There is no travel fee. We carry from the cellar or the second floor and sweep up. Text a photo, and we reply with the price before anyone shows up.

Taking a bulky item to the Marblehead Transfer Station yourself

  1. Buy the facility sticker

    Online only, by card; it is mailed after approval, up to 7 business days. Proof of residency and the vehicle registration are required.

  2. Check the day

    Open Monday to Saturday, closed noon to 1 p.m. and on holidays including Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving.

  3. Load to the rules

    Wood in lengths of 4 feet or less. No shingles, dirt, bricks, rocks or cement. Remove fridge doors.

  4. Drive to the scale

    The gate and scale office close from 11:55 to 1 p.m.; pay by card or check.

  5. Or skip the trip

    Text a photo of the pile and get a flat price for pickup from inside the house.

Local resources in Marblehead

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

Can I put a couch out with the trash in Marblehead?

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No. Since July 1, 2026, only the Town-issued carts with the lid closed are collected, and the regulation sends bulk items to the Transfer Station.

How much does the Marblehead Transfer Station charge for furniture?

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The posted 2026 notice weighs furniture and charges by the ton, payable by card or check. The Board of Health voted in April to move to flat fees of $5 to $40 by size, so confirm with the Transfer Station at (781) 631-4751.

Can a renter use the Transfer Station?

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Only with a facility sticker, which needs a vehicle registered to the household address and proof of residency. Many renters in multi-families fall outside that.

Does JUNKRUN take items out of a basement or attic?

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Yes. The flat price covers carrying from wherever the item sits, loading and disposal.

Sources

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

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