What can go where in Chelmsford
Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.
One combustible bulk item per household per month can go curbside on your trash day (not in holiday weeks). Other large items are picked up by E.L. Harvey for a per-item fee from the town price list.
Fee: Per item from town price list, e.g. sofa $50, recliner $70, dresser $50, desk $50, table $50, bed frame $35, box spring $100, mattress $100 (mattresses go through UTEC instead).
Mattresses and box springs are collected at the curb by UTEC every other week. Book and pay online at utecinc.org.
Fee: $30 per piece ($30 mattress + $30 box spring).
Appliances and large metal items are banned from the trash. E.L. Harvey picks them up curbside for a fee; call to arrange.
Fee: Town lists about $30 for standard appliances and $50 for refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners (bulk price list also shows washer/dryer/stove/dishwasher $50).
TVs, monitors and electronics are collected by E.L. Harvey for a fee. Call to arrange.
Fee: TV/monitor $50-$70 depending on size; other electronics $30 (bulk price list).
Not published — call Chelmsford DPW
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Essex County), 647 Andover St, Lawrence, MA 01843. Nearest ReStore after the Greater Lowell ReStore closed. Roughly 20 minutes away. Source
Chelmsford residents can bring household hazardous waste to the DPW, 9 Alpha Road, on Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 and Saturday, April 24, 2027, 9am-1pm.
When Chelmsford 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: Chelmsford 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.