A town transfer station yard with open containers

What can go where in Truro

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What can go where in Truro

Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked November 6, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.

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Bulky items at the curb (couch, dresser)

No curbside bulky pickup is posted. Bulky items go to the Transfer Station at per-item fees. Wooden furniture and demolition material are refused.

Fee: $50 per soft furniture, box spring or mattress; $25 TV or monitor; $30 white goods and large metal; $25 toilet; $10 tire; $15 composter.

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Mattresses and box springs

Mattresses and box springs are accepted at the Transfer Station for $50 each. State disposal ban in effect since 2022-11-01. Swap shop and clothing trailer refuse them.

Fee: $50 per item.

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Appliances

White goods and other large metal objects are $30 per item at the Transfer Station. Board of Health defines metal to include refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners and ranges. Refrigerant handling and door rules are not posted.

Fee: $30 per item.

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Electronics and TVs

Television and computer monitors are $25 per item. Computer parts are free at designated areas.

Fee: $25 per TV or monitor.

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Transfer station / drop-off

Truro Transfer Station, 115 Route 6, Truro, MA 02666. Hours: Through June 9, 2026: Friday through Tuesday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., closed Wednesday and Thursday. June 10 to September 10, 2026: daily 7:30-3:30. No hours posted after September 10, 2026. Swap shop Sat-Mon 8-2:30. Residents only. Permit: Owners and occupants of Truro residential property; weekly and monthly seasonal permits for occupants with a lease or written permission. Source

Where to donate (call first)
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore (South Yarmouth), 28 Whites Path, South Yarmouth, MA 02664. Furniture, appliances, building materials; free pickups listed; call 508-394-6400 for range. Source
  • Truro clothing trailer (Bay State Textiles), 115 Route 6, Truro, MA 02666. Bagged clothing, shoes and linens. No mattresses, couch cushions or foam. Source
  • Truro Swap Shop, 115 Route 6, Truro, MA 02666. Working reusable items only. No furniture, bedding or mattresses. Source
Hazardous waste (paint, batteries, chemicals)

Barnstable County runs a Saturday collection shared with Wellfleet and Provincetown. 2026 dates: Wellfleet June 6, Truro August 1, Provincetown October 3, 9 a.m. to noon. All past. The county says the 2027 schedule will be posted in spring 2027.

Fee: Free for residents with proof of residency; non-residents register in advance.

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When Truro 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: Truro 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.

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