Junk removal in Needham, Massachusetts
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This page is for hiring JUNKRUN in Needham: prices, what we take, how booking works. For what the town itself does, see Needham bulky item pickup rules, Needham leaf pickup, fall 2026, Needham dump and transfer station, Needham dumpster permit.
How Needham handles trash and bulky items
The Town of Needham does not have a trash pick-up service. Residents bring trash in yellow pay-as-you-throw bags, recycling, yard waste and bulky items to the Recycling and Transfer Station (RTS), 1421 Central Avenue. Only residents or commercial entities whose vehicles have an up-to-date sticker may enter. The resident sticker is free and you get it at the Town Clerk's office in Town Hall.
The RTS is open Tuesday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to noon and Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Fees for sofas, mattresses, TVs and appliances are paid at the scale house by check or credit card only. Prices below were posted on the town site in November 2026.
What a Needham drop-off costs and what it takes
A sofa is $15, a sleep sofa $20, an upholstered chair $10, a mattress or box spring $25 each, a freon appliance $15 and a TV $20. A clean-out by weight is $220 per ton with a $30 minimum.
The fees are small. The work is not. You need a vehicle that fits the item, a second person for a couch or a king mattress, a sticker for that vehicle's plate, and a weekday or a Saturday morning. A rental truck, a borrowed pickup or two trips through Highland Avenue traffic usually cost more than the town fee.
What JUNKRUN does in Needham
We price by the item or by the trailer load, and the price covers the carrying. A sofa is $139, a regular dresser $99, a mattress $89 to $129, a standard appliance $119, a half trailer $319 and a full trailer $519. The minimum is $159. See all prices.
Text a photo of the pile and the stairs. We text back one flat price before we come, carry everything out from the basement, attic or garage, and recycle what the state requires us to. Sunday and Monday work too, which the RTS cannot do.
Older Colonials and brick Georgians in Needham Center and Needham Heights have narrow back stairs. Newer large houses have long finished basements. Tell us the floor and the parking and we plan the crew for it.
Needham guides
Needham RTS hours and fees at a glance (checked November 2026)
| Item | Cost | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Yellow bag, $22.25 per 10 large bags from Oct 1, 2026 | RTS main drop-off |
| Sofa / sleep sofa / chair | $15 / $20 / $10 | RTS bulky area |
| Mattress or box spring | $25 each | RTS |
| Freon appliance or A/C | $15 | RTS |
| TV or monitor | $20 | RTS |
| Clean-out by weight | $220 per ton, $30 minimum | RTS scale |
| Hours | Tue-Thu 7-4, Fri 7-12, Sat 7-4 | Closed Sun and Mon |
What a pickup in Needham looks like.
- Where
- Needham is a Norfolk County town on the Charles River, bordering Wellesley, Newton, the West Roxbury section of Boston, Dover, Westwood and Dedham.
- County and population
- Norfolk County. 32,091 residents (2020 U.S. Census).
- Neighborhoods
- Needham Center, Needham Heights, Needham Junction, Birds Hill, Charles River Village, Broadmeadow
- Homes
- Older Colonials, Capes and brick Georgians near the center and along Great Plain Avenue, newer large houses built on teardown lots, and condos and apartments near Needham Junction and Needham Heights. Full basements, finished attics and long back stairs are common.
- Seasonal notes
- Leaves pile up from late October through November, and a tree left out in January is often frozen into a snowbank.
- Access and parking
- Needham has no town trash pickup. It is a drop-off town: residents carry trash in yellow bags, recycling, bulky items and mattresses to the RTS at 1421 Central Avenue with a free RTS sticker. The RTS is closed Sunday and Monday and closes at noon on Friday. A dumpster on a public way or sidewalk needs a DPW street permit.
Landmarks: Needham Town Hall, Memorial Park, Rosemary Lake, Charles River.
Local resources in Needham
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
Needham Recycling and Transfer Station (RTS)
Needham's only trash and recycling site. Residents with a free RTS sticker only. Open Tuesday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Pay by check or credit card. In Needham itself.
1421 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 - Reuse
Needham Re-Use-It Swap Shop
Volunteer-run and free to give and take. Open Tuesday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed the third Saturday April through October for paint days. Drop items off early, volunteers must approve them first. In Needham itself.
At the RTS, 1421 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 - Town
Needham DPW Administration (Public Services Administration Building)
Accepts: Recycling bins ($5), DPW questions, street permit applications
Phone 781-455-7550. The RTS has its own line at 781-455-7568. In Needham itself.
500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 - Town
Needham Town Clerk (RTS stickers and yellow bags)
Accepts: Free RTS stickers (one per vehicle, bring the plate number), yellow pay-as-you-throw bags
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday hours 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov 21 and Dec 19, 2026. Phone 781-455-7500 ext. 71503. In Needham itself.
Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 - Hazardous waste
Needham DPW Building (Household Hazardous Waste Day site)
Accepts: Needham's annual Household Hazardous Waste Day, open to all Needham residents at no charge
The 2026 day was Saturday, October 24, 8 a.m. to noon. No 2027 date is posted. Enter through the DeFazio parking lot. In Needham itself.
470 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 - Town
Needham Police Station (medication take-back)
Accepts: Unwanted medications, any time, including controlled substances
The town says to bring unwanted medication here instead of flushing it. Phone 781-455-7570. In Needham itself.
88 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492 - Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (West Roxbury)
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston's store. Drop-off Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; staff can refuse an item. Phone 617-327-1170. Pick-up for qualifying items is booked through ReSupply. About 4 miles from Needham (straight line), in West Roxbury.
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132 - Town
Needham DPW Street Permits (Administration Division)
Phone 781-455-7550. Requirements, bond, insurance and fees are on the Building & Construction Permits page, which links the online permitting site. In Needham itself.
500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Needham before you go.
- Town of Needham: DPW FAQs: “The Town of Needham does not have a trash pick-up service” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Needham: Recycling & Solid Waste Division: “Only residents or commercial entities whose vehicles have an up-to-date sticker affixed to their vehicle window may enter the Recycle Transfer Station” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Needham: Bags, Stickers, Bins & Fees: “Sofa $15.00” · accessed November 6, 2026
Your Needham price in 30 seconds.
Text a photo and we send one flat price that covers the crew, loading, the drive and disposal. Pick a 2-hour window, and a two-person crew carries it out from wherever it sits in your Needham home, loads the trailer and sweeps up.
- ✓ No travel fee to Needham
- ✓ No stair fees, any floor
- ✓ Mattress recycling included (MA law)
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Prices from $159, crew, carry-out and disposal included, no travel fee to Needham. See all prices. Also see trash removal, junk removal cost in Massachusetts, basement cleanouts and Christmas tree pickup in Needham.
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Junk removal in Needham, answered.
Does Needham have curbside trash pickup?
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No. The town's DPW says it does not have a trash pick-up service and is a drop-off community. Residents use the RTS at 1421 Central Avenue with a free sticker.
Where do I get an RTS sticker in Needham?
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At the Town Clerk's office, Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, with the application form and your license plate number. It is free and one is needed per vehicle.
Does the Needham RTS take sofas and mattresses?
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Yes, for a fee: $15 for a sofa, $20 for a sleep sofa, $25 for a mattress or box spring. Pay at the scale house by check or credit card.
Can JUNKRUN pick up in Needham on a Sunday?
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Yes. The RTS is closed Sunday and Monday, but we book those days like any other. Text a photo for a flat price.
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