Junk removal in Roxbury, Boston
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Two close drop-offs, with hours
Boston Building Resources, 100 Terrace Street, is a nonprofit reuse store that accepts donations Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment (617-442-2262). Its shopping hours are Wednesday to Saturday, and it is closed Mondays and Sundays. Goodwill, 1010 Harrison Avenue, sits on the Roxbury and South End line and accepts donations daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (617-541-1270).
Call both first. The ReStore in West Roxbury takes furniture, but not mattresses or futons.
Housing and what comes out of it
Rowhouses and triple-deckers in Roxbury mean stairs, shared basements and narrow back entries. A box spring, sleeper sofa or armoire needs planning. We carry from any floor and add no stair fee; a sleeper sofa is $189, a loveseat $89, and an armoire $179.
For a building with seven or more units, Boston's mattress and special-item pickups don't apply, so the manager uses a private hauler.
City facilities in the neighborhood
The Central DPW Facility at 400 Frontage Road has hosted past Zero Waste Day events, but the latest listing is 315 Gardner Street in West Roxbury on Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, with waste accepted from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Check the city page before driving, since the site has changed.
It takes paint, motor oil, e-waste, tires and textiles from Boston residents with a photo ID, utility bill or lease; it takes no furniture. Dumpsters on a city street need a Street Occupancy Permit from Public Works.
Boston Building Resources: when to go
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Donation drop-off 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (store is drop-off only) |
| Wednesday | Shopping 12-5 p.m. |
| Thursday | Shopping 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Friday | Shopping 10 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Saturday | Shopping 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; donation drop-off 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
What a pickup in Roxbury looks like.
- Where
- Roxbury is an inner-city Boston neighborhood south of the South End and west of Dorchester.
- County and population
- Suffolk County. Neighborhood of Boston (city population 675,647) residents (2020 U.S. Census).
- Homes
- Triple-deckers, two-families and brick rowhouses, plus some larger apartment buildings; stairs and basements are the usual access issues.
- Seasonal notes
- City yard-waste weeks end the first week of December.
- Access and parking
- The Central DPW Facility at 400 Frontage Road is in Roxbury, but the city moved its 2026 Zero Waste Day drop-off to 315 Gardner Street in West Roxbury, so check the event page for the site before driving.
Local resources in Roxbury
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Reuse
Boston Building Resources
Accepts: Donation drop-off Tue and Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment.
Nonprofit reuse store in Roxbury; call 617-442-2262 to ask whether your items fit before you bring them. About 4 miles from Roxbury (straight line), in Boston.
100 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120 - Donation
Goodwill Boston (Harrison Ave)
Accepts: Donations at the Boston store, daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; call before bringing large furniture.
Donation center run by Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts. About 4 miles from Roxbury (straight line), in Boston.
1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02119 - Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Greater Boston)
Staff help unload; pickup is scheduled through ReSupply for a fee, and you get a tax receipt. About 4 miles from Roxbury (straight line), in West Roxbury.
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132 - Town
City of Boston mattress pickup (Public Works)
The city route that keeps a mattress out of the trash under the state ban.
Booked online at boston.gov/mattress - Town
City of Boston special-item pickup (Public Works)
Covers the appliances and CRT screens that cannot go out with regular trash.
Booked at boston.gov or the BOS:311 app - Hazardous waste
Boston Zero Waste Day (event site)
Not year-round and takes no furniture; it is the city's main way to dispose of paint and e-waste. About 4 miles from Roxbury (straight line), in West Roxbury.
315 Gardner St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Roxbury before you go.
- Boston Building Resources: “Donation Drop-off Hours: Tuesday and Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM or By Appointment” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts: store and donation locations: “Phone: 617-541-1270 ... Donation Center Hours Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Boston: Zero Waste Day: “postponed to Saturday November 21st at 315 Gardner Street” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore: donations: “Futons ... Mattresses/box springs” · accessed November 1, 2026
Your Roxbury 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 Roxbury home, loads the trailer and sweeps up.
- ✓ No travel fee to Roxbury
- ✓ No stair fees, any floor
- ✓ Mattress recycling included (MA law)
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Junk removal in Roxbury, answered.
What does Boston Building Resources accept?
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Its page lists a donation program but not specific items, so call 617-442-2262 first.
Is the 400 Frontage Road facility open to residents?
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It has hosted Zero Waste Day events. Check the city's current event page before driving.
Can I take a mattress to Goodwill?
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The Goodwill pages we read don't list mattresses. Use the city booking or a private pickup.
Get a Roxbury price.
Use the price form or text a photo to (617) 545-0382.