Dump and transfer station options in Somerville, MA
Hours and entry
The DPW yard is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. (the office, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). No winter hours are posted. The yard is open to Somerville residents only, with proof of residency. Call 311 (617-666-3311) to confirm what's accepted before you go.
The yard sells $25 white goods stickers (no cash).
What it takes
Yard waste, textiles, e-waste and some household items. Christmas trees are accepted and the city's free mulch (from trees only) is available through February. Hazardous waste is handled on separate days at the yard: second Saturday of each month April to November, plus two Thursday evenings; the last two in 2026 are Nov 5 and Nov 14.
It doesn't take mattresses, furniture or construction debris.
For a mattress use the sticker program. For a sofa use the two-item curbside limit. For a garage or basement of mixed items, a private pickup: quarter trailer $209, half $319, full $519.
A dumpster on a Somerville street: the city's pages we read don't list a dumpster permit process; call 311.
Somerville DPW yard quick reference
| Item | Accepted? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yard waste | Yes | Weekdays, proof of residency |
| Textiles | Yes | Also free curbside pickup |
| E-waste | Yes | TVs also by 311 pickup |
| Mattresses | No | Use the $55 sticker program |
| Hazardous waste | On set days | Nov 5 and Nov 14 |
| Construction debris | No | Private disposal |
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
Do I need ID at the Somerville yard?
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Yes, a driver's license or utility bill.
Can a contractor use it?
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No.
Is the yard open on weekends?
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The hours posted are weekday only; hazardous waste days are on Saturday.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Somerville before you go.
- RecycleSmartMA: Somerville trash and recycling: “Open to Somerville residents ONLY (with proof of residency)” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Somerville: Environmental service guide (PDF): “Yard Hours: 8:30 AM - 12 PM, 1 PM - 3:30 PM Monday - Friday” · accessed October 31, 2026
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