Junk removal in Milton, Massachusetts
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This page is for hiring JUNKRUN in Milton: prices, what we take, how booking works. For what the town itself does, see Milton bulky item pickup rules, Milton leaf pickup, fall 2026, Milton dump and transfer station, Milton hazardous waste day.
How trash works in Milton
Milton has run a Pay-As-You-Throw program since 1991. Weekly trash stickers are $4 each and green, on every bag or on top of the trash in each barrel. Barrels can be no larger than 32 gallons and 40 pounds. Most households instead pay for a town-owned 35-gallon cart, $208 for the year from July 1 to June 30, and trash in the cart needs no sticker. Everything goes out by 7 a.m. on your day. Collection runs on a five-day schedule, and the town's Recycle Right app shows your day and any delay.
The old town dump is closed and is part of the Granite Links golf course. The town says curbside pickup is the only way to dispose of trash. Questions go to the DPW trash line at 617-898-4900.
The one-bulky-item-a-week rule
Milton residents may set out one furniture or large item a week. Furniture under 40 pounds takes one $4 sticker, and heavier pieces take two. A sofa takes two. You also call the town's trash company, Sunrise Scavenger, at 617-361-8000 to schedule it. The DPW's own advice is to phone the trash company to arrange the pickup.
Appliances need a $35 large item sticker from the Treasurer's Office at Town Hall, 525 Canton Ave. Mattresses and box springs are separate: DPW picks them up on Tuesdays by appointment for $35 each, bagged. The one-item limit is the catch. A house with a sofa, two dressers, a fridge and a mattress takes five separate weeks if you follow the town rule.
The Recycling Center on the first Saturday
The Milton Recycling Center is in the DPW yard at 629 Randolph Ave. It is open the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. As posted in November 2026, the next dates are Nov 7, Dec 5 and Jan 9. It takes stickers only, no cash or checks. TVs, computers and monitors are $12 each (three $4 stickers). Refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers are $12 each, with refrigerator doors removed. Scrap metal, books, batteries and fluorescent bulbs are free.
It does not take furniture. For small electronics and rechargeable batteries on a weekday, the Mini Recycle Center at Town Hall Engineering and DPW Building A both accept them.
Milton homes and what we carry out
Milton Hill and Brush Hill are known for large older houses, East Milton and Milton Village for Capes, Colonials and two-families, and the streets under the Blue Hills for steep driveways. We carry from basements, attics and second floors, and the price does not change by floor. A sofa is $139, a mattress $89 to $129, a standard appliance $119, a half trailer $319, with a $159 minimum.
You text a photo, we text back one number before we come, and you pay JUNKRUN by card, Zelle or Venmo. Items are recycled or donated where we can, and mattresses go to a recycler.
What the town will not take
Construction debris and auto parts may need a private hauler, the DPW says. Rigid plastics such as toys and laundry baskets, vacuum cleaners and plastic-body electronics are turned away at the Recycling Center. Oil-based paint and chemicals wait for a hazardous waste day. We take the bulk of that pile in one visit, apart from chemicals and paint.
Milton curbside fees at a glance (checked November 2026)
| Item | Milton cost | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Trash bag or 32-gallon barrel | $4 green sticker | One sticker per bag or per barrel; town carts need none |
| Sofa or large furniture | 2 x $4 stickers | Call Sunrise Scavenger, 617-361-8000; one item a week |
| Chair or small furniture under 40 lb | 1 x $4 sticker | Out on your trash day; one item a week |
| Mattress or box spring | $35 sticker each, plus a mattress bag | Tuesday pickup by request; cutoff is Friday at noon |
| Refrigerator, AC or dehumidifier | $35 curbside or $12 at the Recycling Center | Doors off the refrigerator; Treasurer sells the $35 sticker |
| Washer, dryer, stove or water heater | $35 curbside or free as scrap at the Recycling Center | First Saturday of the month only |
| TV, computer or monitor | $12 at the Recycling Center | Three $4 stickers per item |
| Toilet or sink | 2 x $4 stickers each | One per household per week; split toilets into tank and bowl |
| Carpet | $4 per roll | Rolled, tied, 4 feet or less and 40 lb or less |
What a pickup in Milton looks like.
- Where
- Milton is a town of about 13 square miles just south of Boston, between the Neponset River and the Blue Hills Reservation. It borders Dorchester, Mattapan and Hyde Park on the north and west, Quincy on the east and Randolph and Canton on the south.
- County and population
- Norfolk County. 28,630 residents (2020 U.S. Census).
- Neighborhoods
- Milton Village, East Milton, Milton Hill, Brush Hill, Blue Hills
- Homes
- Mostly single-family homes, from large Milton Hill and Brush Hill estates to Capes and Colonials, with a smaller share of rentals and condos. Home construction slowed sharply after the 1960s, so most houses are older ones with full basements and attics (Wikipedia, citing census data, November 2026).
- Seasonal notes
- Hilly streets and steep driveways, and leaves that fall on slopes all November.
- Access and parking
- Milton has no dump or transfer station. The old town dump is closed, and the town says curbside pickup is the only way to dispose of trash. Large items need stickers and a phone call, and only one bulky item a week is allowed. The Recycling Center at 629 Randolph Ave. opens only on the first Saturday of the month.
Landmarks: Blue Hills Reservation, Milton Academy, Curry College, Governor Hutchinson's Field, East Milton Square.
Local resources in Milton
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
Milton Recycling Center
Open the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Pay with Pay-As-You-Throw stickers only, no cash or checks. This is not a dump: the old town dump is closed. In Milton itself.
629 Randolph Ave., Milton, MA 02186 (DPW yard) - Town
Milton Department of Public Works (DPW)
Public Works hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Environmental Coordinator: 617-898-4968. In Milton itself.
629 Randolph Ave., Milton, MA 02186 - Town
Milton Town Hall, Treasurer's Office
The only place that sells the $35 large item sticker. If you cannot get there, the town says to use 9 x $4 trash stickers instead. In Milton itself.
525 Canton Ave., Milton, MA 02186 - E-waste
Milton Mini Recycle Center (Town Hall Engineering)
Weekday drop-off so you do not wait for the first Saturday: Mon to Thu 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A second drop point is DPW Building A, 629 Randolph Ave., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. In Milton itself.
Engineering Department, Town Hall, 525 Canton Ave., Milton, MA 02186 - Textiles
Bay State Textiles donation boxes (Milton schools)
Accepts: Clothing, shoes, linens, towels and stuffed animals, even worn out, in bags
Proceeds go to Milton parent-teacher organizations. The town also lists an American Red Cross clothing box at the Recycling Center on open Saturdays.
Parking lots of each Milton public school and two lots at Milton Academy - Habitat ReStore
Greater Boston Habitat for Humanity ReStore
The town's DPW points Milton residents here for reusable furniture and appliances. Drop-off Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; staff can refuse items by condition. About 5 miles from Milton (straight line), in West Roxbury.
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132 - Hazardous waste
Clean Harbors Braintree (household hazardous waste)
Accepts: Household hazardous waste on the second Saturday of each month, $3.00 per pound
The town lists this as the option when Milton's own HHW day is not soon enough. The two town pages give the morning window as 8 to 11 and 8 to 12, so call before going. About 4 miles from Milton (straight line), in Braintree.
1 Hills Ave., Braintree, MA - Town
Milton Police Station MedReturn kiosk
Open 24 hours, free, no questions asked. Useful in an estate cleanout. In Milton itself.
40 Highland St., Milton, MA 02186
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Milton before you go.
- Town of Milton: Where Can I Buy Trash Stickers?: “weekly trash bag stickers are $4 each and are green in color” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Milton: Curbside Collection Information: “Milton residents are allowed 1 furniture/ large item for curbside pickup per week.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Milton: How Do I Dispose of...?: “we suggest calling the trash company directly to schedule a pickup at 617-361-8000” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Milton: Milton Recycling Center: “It is open the first Saturday of every month from 9 am to 12pm.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Milton: All About Carts: “The annual fee for a town-owned trash cart is $208 for July 1 through June 30.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Milton: Missed Pickups: “The drivers will not return if there was an existing issue with your items, or if you were too late for pickup.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Wikipedia: Milton, Massachusetts: “78% of the housing units in Milton are single-family homes.” · accessed November 6, 2026
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Junk removal in Milton, answered.
Does Milton have a dump or transfer station?
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No. The old town dump is closed, and the town says curbside pickup is the only trash disposal for residents. The Recycling Center at 629 Randolph Ave. takes recyclables and some items on the first Saturday of the month.
How do I get rid of a couch in Milton?
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Put two $4 stickers on it, call Sunrise Scavenger at 617-361-8000 to schedule, and set it out on that day. Only one bulky item a week is allowed. JUNKRUN takes a couch from inside for $139.
Where do I buy the $35 large item sticker?
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Only at the Treasurer's Office in Town Hall, 525 Canton Ave. If you cannot get there, the town says to use nine $4 trash stickers instead.
What if my trash is not picked up?
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Look for a rejection sticker first, since drivers skip items without a sticker or over 32 gallons and 40 pounds. If there is none, call 617-898-4900 or email waste.issues@miltonma.gov.
Does JUNKRUN serve all of Milton?
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Yes: Milton Village, East Milton, Milton Hill, Brush Hill and the Blue Hills side, with no travel fee and the same flat prices as every other town.
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