Basement cleanout in Somerville, MA
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Appliances (washers, dryers, dehumidifiers, stoves) need a $25 sticker and a 311 request; fridges need their doors off. E-waste (computers, cords, DVDs, holiday lights) goes to the DPW yard on weekdays with proof of residency; TVs and monitors can be picked up free through 311. Paint, oil and chemicals go to hazardous waste days: Thursday, Nov 5 (4:30-7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Nov 14 (9 a.m.-noon).
Lithium batteries must never go in trash or recycling carts.
Triple-decker basements: stairs and shared space
In Somerville's triple-deckers the basement is often shared among units, with a narrow stair to the street. Ask the other units before moving things in common areas. The city picks up two pieces of furniture per week, so a full basement can't go that way.
Clothes, linens and books can go through the city's free textile pickup; wet or moldy items go in the trash.
A basement cleanout is priced by how much of the trailer it fills: quarter $209, half $319, three-quarters $409, full $519. Appliances can be added: a standard appliance is $119 and a large one $149, freon recovery included. A flat-screen TV is $59.
Send photos of the stairwell and the pile; we confirm the price before starting.
What fills a quarter, half or full trailer
| Load | Price | Typical basement contents |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter | $209 | A few boxes, a small table, a bike |
| Half | $319 | A washer, shelving and bagged storage |
| Three-quarters | $409 | Furniture from a small room plus appliances |
| Full | $519 | A full basement of stored items |
Local resources in Somerville
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Somerville DPW Yard
Call 311 (617-666-3311) to confirm what is accepted. In Somerville itself.
1 Franey Rd, Somerville, MA 02145 - Textiles
Somerville free curbside textile pickup
Free for all Somerville residents, even without city trash service; scheduled through Donation Centers of New England.
Schedule online at donation-form.donatene.org (code SomMA)
Quick answers
Can I put an old washer out in Somerville?
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Yes, with a $25 white goods sticker and a 311 request.
Where does paint go?
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To a household hazardous waste day at the DPW yard.
Do you charge extra for basement stairs?
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No.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Somerville before you go.
- City of Somerville: Environmental service guide (PDF): “require a $25 white goods sticker” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Somerville: Textile recycling: “The City offers free clothing and other textiles/household goods recycling pickups” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Somerville: Trash and recycling: “The City will pickup two pieces of furniture per week” · accessed November 1, 2026
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