What can go where in North Reading
Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.
One bulky item (including CRTs) per week is picked up at the curb at no charge, but you must call Casella to schedule it.
Fee: Free for bulky items and CRTs.
UTEC curbside pickup, twice a month. Schedule and pay UTEC online (since May 15, 2024); item at the curb by 7 am; drivers will not enter private property (porches, locked gates).
Fee: $40 per item (mattress and box spring are two items).
Appliances and white goods can be picked up at the curb through Casella for a fee quoted when you schedule.
CRT TVs and monitors count as a free bulky item (1 per week) through Casella.
Fee: Free (counts toward the 1 bulky item per week).
North Reading DPW Facility (yard waste and waste oil only), 166 Chestnut Street, North Reading, MA. Hours: Apr 1-Nov 1: Sat 8 AM-4 PM. Nov 1-30: Sat 8 AM-4 PM and Sun noon-4 PM. Dec-Mar: not listed. Waste oil last Sat of month Apr-Nov, 8 AM-noon. Residents only. Source
- Savers Thrift Store (Wilmington), 235 Main St, Wilmington, MA 01887. Address and phone (978-658-4930) came from a search-result snippet; Savers' donation program gives 20% off your next purchase. Source
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell ReStore, North Billerica, MA. Sells and accepts gently used furniture and building materials; street address not confirmed. Source
North Reading runs one Hazardous Waste Collection Day a year for household quantities. The 2026 date was not found.
When North Reading 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: North Reading 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.