What can go where in Tewksbury
Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.
Republic Services takes furniture at the curb for free, up to 4 items per week, but you have to call to schedule it.
Fee: Free for furniture.
Republic will not take mattresses or box springs because of the state disposal ban. The town sends residents to UTEC curbside recycling; schedule on utecinc.org/mattress-recycling or call 978-856-3997.
Fee: not stated by the town.
Appliances are handled through Republic's bulk pickup program; call 800-442-9006 to arrange it. Refrigerant appliances (freon) are listed in the same program.
Electronics cannot go in regular trash. The town points residents to household hazardous waste collection days and to Staples and Best Buy take-back lists.
Not published — call Tewksbury DPW
- Savers Thrift Store (Wilmington), 235 Main St, Wilmington, MA 01887. Just over the Tewksbury line. Accepts clothing and household goods; call to confirm furniture. Source
Tewksbury's 2026 household hazardous waste day was June 20 (past). The town's 2026-27 calendar lists the next one for Saturday, June 26, 2027, 9 am-1 pm at the Senior Center, 175 Chandler Street. Residents can also use other towns' days in the reciprocal network.
When Tewksbury 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: Tewksbury 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.