Move-Out Junk Removal in Medford, MA

Why the city routes do not fit a move-out

WM's bulky pickup needs a scheduled recycling day and payment first, HandUp mattress pickup runs twice a month, and appliances go only on Tuesdays. A tenant with a futon, a box spring and a mini-fridge, leaving on the 31st, can end up with three different dates. One JunkRun visit takes it together. A half trailer is $319 and a three-quarter load $409. Small apartments often fit a quarter load at $209, and a studio may need less than that. Because we price from what is there, you pay for the load you actually have, not for a route date that does not suit your lease. Send photos of the pile when you book, and the crew can plan the right number of people for the stairs.

Before the crew arrives

The city's recycling page says items may go out no earlier than the late afternoon before collection, with a $300 fine for early set-outs, so do not pile things at the curb a week ahead. Keep your belongings, papers and anything the landlord owns separate. Items still useful can go to the Goodwill in Somerville, which does not take furniture over 50 pounds. Rechargeable batteries and fluorescent bulbs go to DPW in City Hall, Room 304 (781-393-2417). Tell us if the street needs a resident permit or has narrow parking.

Medford move-out week

Day -7
Book the pickup and list large items.
Day -5
Drop clean small items at a donation site.
Day -3
Take batteries and bulbs to DPW; sort papers.
Day -1
Group furniture at the door; empty the fridge.
Move day
Crew clears the unit; do a final walkthrough.

Local resources in Medford

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 Store (Somerville)
Accepts: Donations subject to the store's rules; furniture over 50 lb is not accepted
Drop-off only; reusable items only. About 2 miles from Medford (straight line), in Somerville.
230 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
617-628-3618
Town
Medford DPW (City Hall, Room 304)
Accepts: Mercury items, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent bulbs during business hours
Where small hazardous items go between paint days. In Medford itself.
City Hall, Room 304, Medford, MA
Website for Medford DPW (City Hall, Room 304)781-393-2417
Mattress recycling
HandUp Mattress Recycling
Accepts: Mattresses and box springs, by appointment
The program the city lists; the 2022 launch notice said twice a month and $55, so confirm both.
Curbside pickup at your Medford address
Website for HandUp Mattress Recycling 774-271-8744

Quick answers

Can you take a mini-fridge?

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Yes, small appliances are $79.

Is there a weekend slot?

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Ask when booking.

What if I miss the WM Tuesday?

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Book JunkRun for any day.

Sources

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

City of Medford: Waste & Recycling: “Eligible residents must contact WM to schedule and pay for bulky item collection” · accessed October 31, 2026
https://www.medfordma.org/about/news/details/~board/city-news/post/new-curbside-mattress-recycling-program-for-city-of-medford-residents-the-city-of-medford-ma: “curbside pickup will be scheduled to occur two times per month” · accessed November 1, 2026
Recycle Smart MA: Goodwill Store, Somerville: “Furniture over 50lbs is not accepted” · accessed November 1, 2026
City of Medford: 2026-27 waste and recycling guide: “Mercury-bearing items (thermometers, etc.), rechargeable batteries, CFL bulbs, and fluorescent bulbs ... can be recycled at DPW Office, Room 304, Medford City Hall during business hours” · accessed October 31, 2026