Move-out and rental turnover junk removal in Mashpee
What the town says about rentals
The Board of Health's regulation covers any property where a room or unit is rented for at least one night but not more than 31 consecutive calendar days, and the building page says short-term rentals include apartments, one and two family dwellings, cottages and condominiums. Owners must register with the Department of Revenue and get a rental certificate, name a responsible person who can respond within 24 hours, and pass annual inspections. The 2025 Board of Health fee schedule lists a $75 annual inspection and a $25 annual certificate.
Tenancies at will and month-to-month leases are excluded from the short-term definition. Those are year-round move-outs with the same disposal rules as any resident.
Where changeover trash and leftovers go
The gate is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can buy a $25 single-trip pass with a 5-bag limit; owners buy a household sticker. A Saturday-to-Saturday turnover that ends on Sunday has until 4 p.m.; a guest who leaves a mattress on Monday has to wait until Wednesday.
Separate what you can. The town's flyer says textiles may no longer be placed in the trash, including worn bedding, towels and stuffed animals; the station has textile bins. Mashpee requires recyclables to be separated and the brochure lists food waste barrels with no bags. Fees for mattresses, furniture and appliances are paid at the gate.
End of season: closing a cottage
Closing a cottage for the season leaves a typical set of leftovers: an old mattress, broken beach chairs, a worn grill, a half-empty propane tank, a pile of linens. Propane tanks carry gate fees ($2 under 20 lbs, $15 over), and paint and pesticides have no town drop-off between county collection days.
JUNKRUN clears a cottage in one visit: couch $139, queen mattress $109, large appliance $149, or by trailer space (quarter $209, half $319, three-quarters $409, full $519). Boxes and bags are $11 each. No travel fee, and we work any day of the week, including the days the station is closed.
Turnover leftovers: where each one goes in Mashpee
| Left behind | Town route | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress or box spring | Transfer Station, $30 each | Banned from trash since Nov 1, 2022; closed Mon-Tue |
| Worn linens, towels, stuffed animals | Textile bins at the station | Clean and dry; textiles may not go in trash |
| Food scraps | Food waste barrels at the station | No bags, grease or pet waste |
| Bags of changeover trash | Sticker holders, or $25 single-trip pass | 5 bags, then $3 per extra bag |
| Broken lawn chairs, plastic bins | Mixed rigid plastic area | Clean first |
| Propane tank | Transfer Station gate | $2 under 20 lbs, $15 larger |
| Pesticides, oil-based paint | Barnstable County collection Saturday | 2027 dates post in spring |
Local resources in Mashpee
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
Mashpee Transfer Station
Open Wednesday to Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday year-round and on posted holidays. In Mashpee itself.
380 Asher's Path, Mashpee, MA 02649 - Habitat ReStore
ReStore Cape Cod (Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod), Falmouth
Donation hours Monday-Saturday 9:00-4:30; a second ReStore is at 28 Whites Path, South Yarmouth. About 10 miles from Mashpee (straight line), in Falmouth.
805 Gifford St. Ext., Falmouth, MA 02540 - Town
Mashpee Town Clerk (Transfer Station stickers and passes)
Weekday counter hours are listed as 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the permit page and 8:30-4:30 in the brochure; call before you go. In Mashpee itself.
Town Hall, 16 Great Neck Road North, Mashpee, MA 02649
Quick answers
Does Mashpee have rules for short-term rental trash?
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The pages reviewed cover rental certificates, inspections and a 24-hour responsible person. The trash rules are the Transfer Station's or a licensed hauler's. Call the Board of Health at 508-539-1426 with specifics.
Can a renter use the Mashpee Transfer Station?
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Permits go to residents and property owners. Visitors can buy a $25 single-trip pass at the Town Clerk or pay it at the gate. The pages do not address long-term tenants, so call the Town Clerk.
What happens to a mattress left by guests in Mashpee?
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It cannot go in the trash. The station charges $30 and is closed Monday and Tuesday, or you can hire a hauler.
Can JUNKRUN do a same-day rental turnover?
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We take furniture, mattresses, appliances and bags any day, and price by item or trailer space with a $159 minimum. Text photos for a quote.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Mashpee before you go.
- Town of Mashpee: Short-Term Rentals: “Short-term rentals are required to have an annual inspection” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Mashpee Board of Health: Short-Term Rental Regulation: “at least one room or unit is rented to an occupant or sub-occupant for a period of at least one night but not more than 31 consecutive calendar days” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Mashpee Board of Health: 2025 Fee Schedule: “SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Mashpee: 2026 HHW, Textile and Shredding flyer: “Textiles may no longer be placed in the trash” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Mashpee: Transfer Station: “Wednesday, Thursday, Friday through Sunday: 8 am - 4 pm.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Mashpee: Bulky Waste Fees: “Mattresses/Box Springs: $30” · accessed November 6, 2026
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