Junk removal in Salem, Massachusetts
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This page is for hiring JUNKRUN in Salem: prices, what we take, how booking works. For what the town itself does, see Salem bulky item pickup rules, Leaf and yard waste pickup in Salem, MA, Christmas tree pickup in Salem, MA, Dump and transfer station options in Salem, MA.
What Salem's city service covers
WM runs the city's trash and recycling. Trash goes out by 7 a.m. on pickup day, no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before. Extra household trash goes in City orange overflow bags, $2.50 each at Crosby's, Winer Brothers, the Collector's Office and DPS.
Furniture, carpet rolls, doors and toilets are bulk items. A fee of $20 per item is charged for curbside bulk pickup, booked with WM at 800-972-4545. Mattresses and box springs are separate: $40 a unit, paid directly to UTEC.
The city is blunt about the rest. "We do not pick up clean outs" and construction debris stays out of the trash. Checked November 2026.
Landlords, renters and the trash fee
Salem charges a trash fee to buildings where the owner does not live. For non-owner-occupied homes it is $25.79 a month per unit as of July 2025. Owner-occupants and buildings on a private trash contract can file an exemption affidavit with the Recycling and Trash Department at 98 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, 978-619-5675.
About half of Salem homes are rented (the Census puts owner-occupancy at 51.4% for 2019-2023), so move-out week is when the bulk limit bites. Two items per booking does not cover a bedroom set, a couch and a mattress. A landlord with a unit to turn over can send everything out in one visit: a quarter trailer is $209, a half is $319, a full trailer $519. If you rent, check your lease before putting anything on the curb.
Old streets, tight parking
Much of Salem is older wood-frame and brick housing on narrow streets, with apartments on upper floors, in the Point, around Salem Common and off Derby Street. Parking is tight on many of those blocks, so tell us at booking where the trailer can sit and whether there is a driveway.
We carry from any floor, basement or attic with no stair fees. Sofa $139, regular dresser $99, standard appliance $119, large appliance $149. The city's $20 is cheaper for one couch, and our $159 minimum means a lone couch is not the best use of us, but we take it from inside the home on a day you pick and it is gone in one visit. The city's bulk items are collected only on your recycling week, so a missed booking can cost a fortnight.
Salem city fees vs JunkRun flat prices
| Item | City program (as checked Nov 2026) | JunkRun flat price |
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| Couch or sofa | $20 bulk item, WM, your recycling week | Sofa $139, loveseat $89 |
| Mattress (queen) | $40 per unit to UTEC | $109, recycling included |
| Box spring (queen) | $40 per unit to UTEC | $79 |
| Refrigerator | $20 on White Goods Friday, doors off | $149 |
| Flat-screen TV | $20 as white goods, or $20 at the E-Waste event | $59 |
| Whole-room clean-out | Not collected by the city | Quarter trailer $209, half $319 |
What a pickup in Salem looks like.
- Where
- Salem is a historic port city on the North Shore in Essex County, bordered by Beverly, Peabody, Danvers, Marblehead and Swampscott. JunkRun is based in Melrose and serves it.
- County and population
- Essex County. 44,480 residents (2020 U.S. Census (Census QuickFacts, Salem city, Massachusetts)).
- Neighborhoods
- The Point, McIntire District, Salem Common, Derby Street, Salem Willows, Witchcraft Heights, Gallows Hill, North Salem, Castle Hill
- Homes
- Older wood-frame and brick houses, many with more than one unit, plus condos and apartment buildings. Census QuickFacts puts the owner-occupied rate at 51.4% for 2019-2023, so about half of households rent. The city's trash fee applies to non-owner-occupied units, $25.79 a month per unit as of July 2025.
- Seasonal notes
- Salem's curbside yard waste weeks in fall 2026 are Oct 19, Nov 16 and Dec 7. The Swampscott Road transfer station is seasonal, typically mid-April to mid-December.
- Access and parking
- City trash, recycling and bulk pickups are run by WM on your regular day. Bulk items go out on your recycling week, two per pickup, and shouldn't sit on the curb more than 24 hours. Dumpsters are permitted through Inspectional Services at 98 Washington Street.
Landmarks: Salem Common, Pickering Wharf, Salem High School (Willson Street), Salem Transfer Station (Swampscott Road).
Local resources in Salem
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
Salem Transfer Station (Yard Waste & Cardboard)
Open Saturdays 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in season (typically mid-April to mid-December); call the Recycling and Trash office to confirm the 2026 closing date. In Salem itself.
12 Swampscott Rd, Salem, MA 01970 - Town
Salem Department of Public Services (DPS)
Bulbs go in the shed at 5 Jefferson Ave; the city's trash rules page says to bring them here rather than set them out. In Salem itself.
5 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970 - E-waste
Salem E-Waste Collection Days (Salem High School)
Next date Saturday Dec 12, 2026, 8 a.m. to noon, cash or check; bring ID or a tax bill. In Salem itself.
77 Willson St, Salem, MA 01970 - Mattress recycling
UTEC Mattress Recycling
Book on the UTEC site (choose Salem in the drop-down) or call 978-856-3997. About 23 miles from Salem (straight line), in Lowell.
35 Warren St, Lowell, MA 01852 - Thrift
LifeBridge Thrift Shop
Open Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds support people experiencing homelessness on the North Shore. In Salem itself.
47 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970 - Donation
Goodwill Swampscott Donation Center
Donation center hours: Monday to Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. About 4 miles from Salem (straight line), in Swampscott.
450 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907 - Habitat ReStore
Essex County Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Lawrence)
The nearest Essex County Habitat ReStore listed on habitat.org; call 978-686-3323 to ask about hours and pickups. About 19 miles from Salem (straight line), in Lawrence.
647 Andover St, Lawrence, MA 01843 - Reuse
Boston Building Resources
Offers pickup for a fee with at least two weeks' notice, or you can bring items; call 617-442-2262. About 14 miles from Salem (straight line), in Boston.
100 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120 - Hazardous waste
Household Hazardous Waste Day (Beverly High School)
Salem's next HHW day is spring 2027 at Beverly High School, date to be determined; Board of Health: 978-741-1800. About 3 miles from Salem (straight line), in Beverly.
100 Sohier Rd, Beverly, MA 01915
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Salem before you go.
- City of Salem: Trash Regulations & Hazardous Items: “A fee of $20 per item will be charged for all bulk items to be picked up curbside.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- City of Salem: Mattress Recycling: “Residents are responsible for $40/unit paid directly to UTEC” · accessed November 6, 2026
- City of Salem: Trash Fee Forms & Information: “the monthly fee for non-owner occupied Residential properties is $25.79 per unit” · accessed November 6, 2026
- City of Salem: Orange Overflow Trash Bags: “you can purchase City orange overflow bags for $2.50 each” · accessed November 6, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau: QuickFacts, Salem city, Massachusetts: “Owner-occupied housing unit rate” · accessed November 6, 2026
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Junk removal in Salem, answered.
Does Salem pick up furniture at the curb?
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Yes, as a bulk item. Book with WM at 800-972-4545 or on wm.com, at least 24 hours ahead. It costs $20 per item, two items per pickup, on your recycling day.
How do I get rid of a mattress in Salem?
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You cannot put it in the trash. Schedule curbside recycling with UTEC at 978-856-3997 or on utecinc.org; Salem residents pay UTEC $40 per mattress or box spring.
Does the Salem transfer station take junk?
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No. The Swampscott Road station takes only yard waste and clean cardboard from residents with ID. Household trash and construction debris are not accepted there.
What is JunkRun's minimum in Salem?
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$159. The price we text is flat for the load and includes disposal. There is no travel fee.
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