What can go where in Lexington
Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.
One bulky item per household per week (100 lb max) goes out with regular trash at no extra charge: sofas, recliners, lawn furniture. Carpet must be cut into 4-ft rolls, max 15 rolls.
UTEC curbside, every other Friday. Book and pay in the Mattress & Box Spring tab of LexSortSmart (web or app); mattress must be at the curb. Fee waiver via Waste Fee Hardship Program (Human Services 781-861-0194).
Fee: $49.50 per mattress or box spring (effective Sept 1, 2026).
Appliances are scheduled through LexSortSmart and collected by Capitol Waste Services on Wednesdays; large scrap metal is free.
Fee: $44.00 with Freon, $27.50 without Freon.
Large electronics (24 inch and up, such as CRT TVs and monitors) are scheduled through LexSortSmart for Wednesday pickup. Small electronics can go to the Universal Waste Shed at 60 Hartwell Ave or Staples.
Fee: $53.90 for large electronics (24 inch+).
Lexington Composting and Recycling Facility, 60 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421. Hours: Summer Jul 1-Sep 6 not re-read. Fall Sept 7-Dec 6: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4 PM; Sun 8 AM-4 PM; Sat closed (except special days). Closed legal holidays; half day Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve. Winter (after Dec 6) not listed; weather line 781-274-8300 option 1. Source
- Goodwill donation trailer, Behind Walgreens, Bedford St, Lexington. Textiles and household goods. Source
Paint, propane tanks, batteries and fluorescent bulbs go to the Minuteman Household Hazardous Products Facility, 60 Hartwell Ave. Remaining 2026 collection date: Sunday Nov 15 (Oct 22 has passed); pre-registration required. Mercury items through the Health Department (781-698-4522).
When Lexington 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: Lexington 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.