What can go where in Reading
Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.
Bulky items go through Republic Services by appointment: call to pay and schedule before putting anything out.
Fee: Varies by item; paid to Republic in advance, no refunds once payment is received. Town page does not list amounts.
The town contracts Tough Stuff Recycling: $65 per unit for curbside pickup or $33 per unit dropped off at the DPW garage. Republic no longer takes mattresses.
Fee: $65 per mattress or box spring curbside; $33 per unit drop-off (each piece is one unit).
Call Republic to pay for and schedule appliance pickup (stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water heaters).
Fee: Paid to Republic in advance; amount not listed on the town page.
Most electronics, including flat screens, can be dropped at the DPW garage. CRT TVs and monitors go through Republic by appointment for a fee.
Fee: CRT curbside: fee set by Republic, amount not listed.
Reading DPW Facility (garage), 75 Newcrossing Rd, Reading, MA. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-2:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm. Source
No verified donation spots listed for Reading yet. Habitat ReStore and Goodwill take good furniture; call first.
Reading holds a household hazardous waste collection day each spring. Fluorescent bulbs, mercury items and motor oil can be dropped at the DPW garage.
When 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: 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.