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What can go where in Arlington

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What can go where in Arlington

Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.

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Bulky items at the curb (couch, dresser)

WM collects bulky items at the curb for a fee; residents contact WM to pay and schedule a pickup day. The town also lists a free allowance of one burnable bulky item per household per week.

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Mattresses and box springs

Mattresses and box springs must be recycled (state law). Both options cost $55 per piece, any size: drop off at the Reuse & Recycle Center by appointment, or book curbside pickup with Tough Stuff Recycling at toughstuffrecycling.com.

Fee: $55 per mattress or box spring.

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Appliances

WM collects appliances at the curb for a fee, including refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, washers, dryers, water heaters, dishwashers, ranges and microwaves. Contact WM to pay and schedule.

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Electronics and TVs

Electronics are accepted at the Reuse & Recycle Center by appointment; some items carry a fee, and TVs cost extra.

Fee: TV $20 each (some other electronics also carry fees).

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Transfer station / drop-off

Arlington Reuse & Recycle Center, 33 Ryder Street, Arlington, MA 02476. Hours: By appointment only: weekdays (dates added a week or two ahead) plus one weekend day a month (fall weekend registrations from Oct 17). Arlington residents only. Residents only. Permit: No permit; appointment required. Source

Where to donate (call first)
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Greater Boston), 1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA. Furniture, appliances and building materials; pickup scheduling by email. A Watertown location was announced for fall 2026. Source
  • Goodwill donation truck, Stop & Shop parking lot, Arlington. Listed on Zero Waste Arlington's reuse page. The Goodwill donation center at 422 Summer St (Ed Burns Arena) was reported closed. Source
  • Arlington Reuse & Recycle Center textile bins, 33 Ryder Street, Arlington, MA 02476. Clothing, shoes and textiles; Arlington residents only. Source
Hazardous waste (paint, batteries, chemicals)

Arlington residents can use the Minuteman Household Hazardous Products facility in Lexington at no charge, but must pre-register online for each collection date.

Fee: No fee for Arlington residents (per town).

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When Arlington says no, we say yes

Flat prices, carry-out from any floor, disposal included: couch $139, mattress $89–$129 (recycling included), dresser $69–$179, appliance $79–$149. $159 minimum. Text a photo to (617) 545-0382 or book at junkrun.co.

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Holiday weeks: Arlington holiday trash delays and tree pickup dates. Moving soon? Read the full Massachusetts move-out guide or get the move-out countdown. Curb rules for other towns: compare.

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