Garage cleanout in Wilmington, MA
What can go and what cannot
A typical Wilmington garage holds old furniture, bikes, shelving, appliances, and cans of paint and solvent. White goods and TVs are $25 each through Casella, scheduled by phone. Bulky items need an appointment too.
Paint, oil, pool chemicals, fuel and similar items are hazardous waste. Wilmington holds one free resident day a year; the 2026 one was reported as Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the West Intermediate School, 22 Carter Lane, with proof of residency; confirm the next date with the DPW. Questions go to the DPW at 978-658-4481. We do not take hazardous waste, so keep it aside.
Pricing and what fits
A ¼ trailer is $209, ⅜ is $259, ½ is $319, ¾ is $409 and a full trailer, about 12 cubic yards, is $519. A one-car garage of shelving, boxes and a workbench is often a half to three-quarter trailer; a two-car garage packed for years can be a full one.
Our $159 minimum applies below that. Most Wilmington driveways are flat and wide enough to park the trailer in front of the garage door. We load from the door, so you do not need to carry anything out.
Good things to keep out of the pile
Wilmington's town yard waste is separate: leaves and brush go to the Yard Waste Center, not in the garage load. Residents can keep clean tools, sporting goods and housewares for Savers at 235 Main St., which accepts them daily.
Wood scraps, old lumber and concrete are heavier than they look and affect the load size. Tell us in your text whether there are lumber stacks, a snowblower or gas cans so we can plan. Photos from the garage door are enough for a quote, and the final price is the one we text you before the crew arrives.
Garage cleanout prep in Wilmington
- Set aside paint, oil, chemicals and fuel for the Hazardous Waste Day.
- Pull anything you want to keep, donate or sell first.
- Take photos from the garage door and text them for a flat quote.
- Clear a spot in the driveway for the trailer.
- Schedule Casella separately for any TV or appliance you want at $25.
Local resources in Wilmington
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Wilmington Department of Public Works
Accepts: Trash, recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste day questions
Open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., for schedule and pickup questions. In Wilmington itself.
115 Andover St., Wilmington, MA 01887 - Town
Casella (town curbside contractor)
The town's route for bulky items; mattresses, TVs and white goods are $25 each, paid by phone. In Wilmington itself.
Curbside service, Wilmington, MA - Thrift
Savers Thrift Store & Community Donation Center
Accepts: Housewares, small appliances and small furniture
Open daily; call before bringing furniture. In Wilmington itself.
235 Main St., Wilmington, MA 01887
Quick answers
Where do I take paint from my Wilmington garage?
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To the town's free Household Hazardous Waste Day for residents, held once a year; 2026's was May 9 at 22 Carter Lane. Call the DPW at 978-658-4481 for next year.
How much is a garage cleanout in Wilmington?
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By trailer load: $209 for ¼, $319 for ½, $409 for ¾, $519 for a full load.
Do you take gas cans and propane?
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No. Fuel, paint and other hazardous items are not accepted; use the hazardous waste day.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Wilmington before you go.
- Town of Wilmington: TVs, white goods and mattresses FAQ: “to purchase a pickup appointment for $25 per item over the phone” · accessed November 1, 2026
- Town of Wilmington: What do I do with bulky material?: “Items are picked up once per week and you will be told over the phone when to place your items curbside for pickup” · accessed October 29, 2026