Basement Cleanout in Quincy, MA

Why curbside will not do it

The city's Waste page says Capitol Waste is not contracted for clean-outs of rooms, apartments, basements or garages. A basement load also brings items the DPW Yard refuses: household trash, wood, construction debris, refrigerators and dishwashers. Checked November 2026.

Quincy basements: damp, stone and steep stairs

Basements in Quincy capes and two-families near the water often hold a dehumidifier, a water heater, old furniture and paint. Dehumidifiers, water heaters and washers can be booked for curbside with Capitol Waste at 855-533-3400. We carry what is left: shelving, workbenches, boxes, a freezer, couches. Quarter trailer $209, half $319, three-quarter $409, full $519, or by item with a $159 minimum. Wet cardboard and moldy furniture weigh double; we bag it.

Paint, fuel and chemicals

Oil-based paint, strippers, cleaners and pesticides are accepted at the city's twice-a-year hazardous waste drop-off day, not in the trash. The next date is not set yet, per the city's page in November 2026. Latex paint is not hazardous: dry it out and trash it. Set chemicals in a sturdy box in one corner and we will leave them.

Before we clear a Quincy basement

Photograph every corner, shelving and the stair.
Tell us the stair count and the door width.
Set chemicals and paint in one box, away from the pile.
Book appliances with Capitol Waste or have us take them.
Unplug the freezer a day ahead.
Clear a path to the door.

Local resources in Quincy

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
Quincy DPW Yard
Accepts: Yard waste, electronics, appliances (not refrigerators or dishwashers), scrap metal, books, DVDs and mercury items; no household trash or construction debris
Quincy residents only; a valid MA driver's license is required to use the rear yard, and the Recycling page asks for a Quincy address. Weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., year-round, weather permitting; Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 4 through December 5, 2026. Commercial plates need written approval from the Commissioner's Office. In Quincy itself.
55 Sea St, Quincy, MA 02169
617-376-1957
Town
Quincy Department of Public Works
Accepts: Curbside trash and recycling questions, yard waste stickers, appliance and mattress booking numbers, hazardous waste day
Waste and Recycling Division at the Public Works Building. Main number 617-376-1959; Waste and Recycling program manager Tom Henry 617-376-1954; recycling coordinator 617-376-1953; DPW Yard and yard waste questions 617-376-1957. Office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. In Quincy itself.
55 Sea St, Quincy, MA 02169
Website for Quincy Department of Public Works 617-376-1957

Quick answers

Will Quincy take basement junk at the curb?

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Only two bulky items per week. The city's contractor does not do clean-outs.

Can I put old paint in the trash in Quincy?

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Latex, once dried. Oil-based paint goes to the hazardous waste day.

How much is a basement cleanout in Quincy?

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By volume or item, $209 to $519 for a trailer, with a $159 minimum.

What if the basement is damp?

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We bag wet or moldy items. Tell us when you text.

Sources

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

City of Quincy DPW: Waste (curbside trash and recycling): “Please contract with a private vendor for these activities” · accessed November 6, 2026
City of Quincy DPW: Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day: “This event is for Quincy residents only” · accessed November 6, 2026

Basement cleanout in Quincy, MA