What can go where in Chatham
Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked November 6, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.
No bulky-item pickup found. Large items are paid for per piece at the Transfer Station gate.
Fee: Sofa/sofa bed $30, upholstered chair $15, appliances/white goods/microwaves $15, water heater $10, tire (regular) $10, bike/grill/mower $5, toilet/sink $5, mattress/box spring $50 each.
Mattresses and box springs are accepted at the Transfer Station for a fee; the recycling guide says to inquire at the gate. The Swap Shop refuses mattresses.
Fee: $50 each.
Appliances go in the metal pile with fluids drained and tires and doors removed. A disposal fee may apply.
Fee: $15 each for refrigerators, AC units, dehumidifiers, white goods and microwaves; $10 for water heaters.
Electrical items and CRTs: inquire at the gate; the fee sheet lists other electronics at $5 each and says a fee is collected per CRT item.
Fee: $5 each other electronics; CRT fee: ask.
Chatham Transfer Station and Recycling Center, 97 Sam Ryder Road, Chatham, MA 02633. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu-Sun 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; closed Wednesdays until further notice; closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Permit: Resident sticker $150 (first vehicle), $25 each additional, $35 recycle-only; visitors and summer renters pay by the bag and may not use the Gift Shop. Source
- Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod ReStore (South Yarmouth), 28 Whites Path, South Yarmouth, MA 02664. New or gently used home goods in excellent condition; free pickups; mattresses not listed. Call 508-394-6400. Source
- Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod ReStore (Falmouth), 805 Gifford St. Ext., Falmouth, MA 02540. Same donation list as Yarmouth. Source
- Chatham Transfer Station textile bins, 97 Sam Ryder Road, Chatham, MA 02633. Clean, dry clothing, linens, shoes; damaged items are accepted. Source
Barnstable County HHW Saturdays for Brewster, Chatham and Harwich residents at the Harwich Transfer Station, 209 Queen Anne Rd. 2026: May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 10, 9 a.m.-noon (all past as of Nov 2026). 2027 dates not posted.
Fee: Free for residents; proof of residency required.
When Chatham 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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