What can go where in Lynn
Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.
Curbside furniture pickup is by appointment with Capitol Waste Services at a per-item fee. The city also holds free Bulky Item Days on set Saturdays at Reworld, 247 Commercial St, 8 a.m. to noon (no construction material or wood).
Fee: $20 per item curbside (Lynn DPW bulky waste page; a 2026-27 city calendar PDF shows $22, so confirm when booking).
Mattresses and box springs are banned from trash and are no longer accepted at Bulky Item Days. The city contracts Tough Stuff Recycling for curbside pickup (book direct), and the DPW at 250 Commercial St also takes them for a fee.
Fee: $35 per mattress at the DPW (Tough Stuff curbside price not listed).
Appliances cannot go in the regular trash or the recycling cart. Large items can go to the free Bulky Item Days at 247 Commercial St, or be scheduled as a curbside bulky pickup with Capitol.
Computer monitors, TVs and propane tanks are not accepted in trash or recycling. Residents can drop them at the DPW, 250 Commercial St, Mon to Fri 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fluorescent bulbs are free to drop off.
Fee: $25 per TV or monitor; $5 per propane tank.
Lynn DPW, 250 Commercial Street, Lynn, MA 01905. Hours: Drop-off Mon to Thu 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m. to noon (2026-27 calendar); the DPW web page lists Friday until 11:30 a.m. Office Mon to Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. No winter hours posted. Residents only. Permit: Driver's license required as proof of residency. Source
- The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center, 10 Munroe St, Lynn, MA 01901. Accepted items not specified on the listing; call 800-728-7825. Source
- Goodwill Donation Center (Swampscott), 450 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907. Nearest Goodwill to Lynn; takes clothing, household goods, small appliances, electronics. Not furniture-focused per listing. Source
Household hazardous waste is taken at 250 Commercial St, 8 a.m. to noon, on set Saturdays. The 2026 dates (Aug 22, Oct 24) have passed; the next is May 15, 2027. Payment required; Lynn residents only with ID.
Fee: $43 up to 3 gallons, $55 up to 10 gallons, $85 for 11 to 25 gallons (operated by Clean Harbors).
When Lynn 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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