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Bulky item pickup in Melrose, MA

A wooden dresser and desk set at the curb of an older Colonial house in Melrose, Massachusetts

How Casella bulky pickup works in Melrose

The bulk item program is serviced through Casella: call 1-800-227-3552 or schedule in the Casella app, then pay the fee for each item. The city's list covers wood head and foot boards, chairs and recliners, wood tables and desks, dressers, loveseats, pullout couches, regular sofas, wooden doors, wooden swing sets, toilets and carpet or rugs.

If an item is not on the list, Casella is not the route. Metal swing sets, hot tubs and television sets are not on it, and the first two need a private hauler. Put items out at the curb or the edge of the driveway on the booked day.

Metal goods and electronics

The DPW picks up metal goods on Tuesdays: appliances, window air conditioners and dehumidifiers at $30 per item, and TVs at $30. Call 781-665-0142 or pay online, put the item out by 7 a.m., and take the doors off refrigerators, freezers and microwaves first. This service is not available at condo or apartment buildings with 6 or more units.

At the City Yard you can instead drop off a TV, laptop or monitor for $20 each, or a computer tower, printer or stereo for $5, paying cash in the exact amount or by check to the City of Melrose. A City Yard sticker is required.

When a flat price makes sense

The per-item fees are low for one piece, but they add up when you have a dresser, two chairs and a rug: $50 plus $100 plus $40 on Casella's schedule, each needing its own booking and set-out.

JUNKRUN prices by size: a regular dresser is $99, a table $79, a tall bookcase $79 and a standard appliance $119, with a $159 minimum. We carry from inside the house and take it all in one trip, which matters on a house with steep basement stairs or a long driveway.

Casella bulky item fees in Melrose (August 2026 schedule)

ItemCasella fee
Wood head or foot board$45
Chair or recliner$50
Wood table, chairs or desk$40
Dresser or bureau$50
Loveseat$45
Pullout couch$55
Regular sofa$50
Wooden door$35
Toilet$40
Carpet or rug$40
Swing set (not metal)$50

Local resources in Melrose

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

How do I schedule a bulky pickup in Melrose?

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Call Casella at 1-800-227-3552 or book in the Casella app. Fees are listed on the city's schedule and are paid per item.

Will the city take a mattress as a bulky item?

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No. Mattresses and box springs are banned from disposal in Massachusetts and go through Tough Stuff Recycling ($65 curbside) or the City Yard on Saturdays ($40).

What does JUNKRUN charge for bulky items?

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A regular dresser is $99, a regular table $79, a tall bookcase $79, and a sofa $139, with a $159 minimum pickup. We carry from any floor with no stair fee.

Sources

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

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