What can go where in Melrose
Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.
Bulky furniture goes out through Casella: call 1-800-227-3552 or book in the Casella app, then pay per item.
Fee: Per item, e.g. regular sofa $50, loveseat $45, pullout couch $55, chair/recliner $50, dresser $50, wood table/desk $40, carpet/rug $40, toilet $40, wooden door $35.
Mattresses and box springs are recycled through Tough Stuff Recycling: schedule curbside online, or bring them to the City Yard on open Saturdays with a prepaid receipt.
Fee: $65 curbside (Tough Stuff) or $40 at the City Yard.
The DPW picks up appliances and metal goods curbside on Tuesdays for a per-item fee, arranged by calling the DPW or paying online.
Fee: $30 per item (TVs also $30 curbside).
Electronics are drop-off only at the City Yard for a fee; curbside TV pickup is available for $30.
Fee: TV $20, laptop $20, monitor $20, computer tower $5, printer/fax/scanner/stereo $5.
Melrose City Yard (DPW Operations Facility), 72 Tremont Street, Melrose, MA 02176. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (April-December only). Residents only. Permit: City Yard sticker required since July 1, 2026 (free). Register at the Administration Office with proof of residency and vehicle registration, or fill in the online form first. Source
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Greater Boston), 1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA. Takes furniture, appliances under 8 years old, building materials. No mattresses, computers or carpet. Watertown location planned for fall 2 Source
The City Yard does not take hazardous waste. Melrose's 2026 collection day was Oct 17 (past); the Stoneham event open to Melrose residents was June 20. No later date is posted, so call the DPW at 781-665-0142.
When Melrose 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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