Bulky item pickup in Topsfield, MA
Dates, fees and limits
FY2026-27 dates: September 18 and December 11, 2026, and March 12 and June 18, 2027. September has passed. Register and pay on the town site; items must be at the curb by 7 a.m.
Bulk items are $20 each. Appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers with Freon are $40; washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters and oversized metal are $5. Remove gas and oil first. Metal items must be under 6 feet and 80 percent metal.
Items cannot be left at the curb without registering, so a pile put out the night before an unpaid date will not be picked up.
What is excluded
Construction debris, mattresses, tires and hazardous waste are not part of the bulky collection. Mattresses get a rejection sticker and are left behind. Every item counts toward the five-item limit, appliances included.
A household clearing a room would hit the limit with a sofa, a table, a chair and two shelves. The rest has to wait for the next date or go another way.
If your list includes a mattress, ask us or one of the recyclers on the town's mattress list instead.
When the calendar does not fit
If you are listing a house, moving out or clearing a barn before winter, waiting for March is not practical. JUNKRUN comes any day: couch $139, regular dresser $99, tall bookcase $79 and a standard appliance $119, with a $159 minimum for the visit.
We also lift from basements and second floors, which matters because the town's pickup is curbside only, so you carry everything out yourself.
For a single standard item, the town's $20 on a bulky Friday is cheaper than our $159 minimum, so we recommend it when the date works.
Topsfield bulky fees on pickup Fridays
| Item type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk item (furniture, etc.) | $20 each | Counts toward the 5-item limit |
| Appliance with Freon | $40 | Refrigerator, freezer, A/C, dehumidifier |
| Appliance without Freon | $5 | Washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, water heater |
| Oversized metal | $5 | Under 6 ft and 80% metal |
| Mattress, tires, construction debris | Not accepted | Rejection sticker, left behind |
Local resources in Topsfield
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
G. Mello Georgetown Transfer Station
Accepts: Grass clippings, brush and leaves, $2 per bag for Topsfield residents
The private facility the town names for yard waste and mattresses; open 7 days, shorter hours Fri-Sun. About 6 miles from Topsfield (straight line), in Georgetown.
20 Carleton Dr, Georgetown, MA 01833 - Thrift
Box Top Shop
Accepts: Gently used clothing
A local clothing donation spot listed by the town; call before bringing anything else. In Topsfield itself.
School Ave, Topsfield, MA 01983 - Thrift
Savers (Danvers)
Accepts: Clothing and textiles
A drop-off for clean clothing and textiles, listed by the town. About 4 miles from Topsfield (straight line), in Danvers.
139 Endicott St, Danvers, MA 01923 - Habitat ReStore
Essex County Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Accepts: Furniture, appliances, building materials, housewares (call first)
Solid furniture and renovation leftovers from a farmhouse or estate; also offers pickup for large pieces. About 12 miles from Topsfield (straight line), in Lawrence.
647 Andover St, Lawrence, MA 01843 - Recycling
Boxford Recycling Center
Accepts: Computer monitors and TVs (fees apply); mercury items
The town lists it for TVs and monitors on Saturdays 8 to 3:30; Boxford's own site says Boxford residents only, so call first. About 4 miles from Topsfield (straight line), in Boxford.
7B Spofford Rd, Boxford, MA 01921
Quick answers
How do I register for a Topsfield bulky Friday?
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Online, with payment, by 8 a.m. the Thursday before.
Can I put out more than five items?
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No. The limit is five per date.
Are TVs picked up?
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No. Take them to the Boxford Recycling Center on Saturdays, where fees apply, or call us.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Topsfield before you go.
- Town of Topsfield: White Goods, Metals and Bulk Items: “Friday, September 18, 2026 Friday, Dec 11, 2026 Friday, March 12, 2027 Friday, June 18, 2027” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Topsfield: Other Special Collections: “Topsfield residents who leave mattresses curbside for weekly collection will receive a rejection sticker” · accessed October 31, 2026