What can go where in Lowell
Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.
Bulky items (furniture, rugs, beds, shelves) are picked up by appointment through Waste Management, paid by phone. Call 800-972-4545.
Fee: $23 to $46 per item depending on the item.
Mattresses and box springs are recycled by UTEC, who collect curbside on Wednesdays. Book online or call UTEC at 978-856-3902.
Fee: $30 per piece (split or king box springs count as two).
Refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers and dryers cannot go in regular trash. Schedule them as a bulky pickup with Waste Management (800-972-4545).
TVs and other plug-in or battery electronics do not go in the recycling cart. Ask Solid Waste & Recycling (978-674-4309) for the current drop-off option.
Lowell DPW recycling drop-off, 1365 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Source
No verified donation spots listed for Lowell yet. Habitat ReStore and Goodwill take good furniture; call first.
Lowell household hazardous waste days in 2026 are April 4 (past) and Saturday, November 7, 9am-12pm. Pre-registration is on the city's Solid Waste & Recycling page; the event is limited to 120 visitors, one car per household.
Fee: Unsorted load: $95 full (25 lb/gal), $60 half, $43 small; some items free.
When Lowell 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: Lowell 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.