What can go where in Winchester
Junk, furniture and mattresses. Checked October 29, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the town before you set anything out.
Bulky items go to the Transfer Station with a resident permit, plus per-item fees for couches, rugs, appliances, TVs and tires. Curbside bulky pickup depends on your private hauler.
Fee: Couch/upholstered chair $20; rug/carpet over 4'x6' $10; tires (18 in or less) $15; propane tank (20 lb) $10.
Resident drop-off at the Transfer Station. No curbside pickup is listed. Winchester Transfer Station, 781-721-7178.
Fee: $30 each, residential (commercial $40).
Washers, dryers, dishwashers and similar appliances are accepted at the Transfer Station for a fee.
Fee: $15 each.
Electronics and batteries are accepted at the Transfer Station; TVs carry a size-based fee.
Fee: TV 5-16 in $10; 17-36 in $15; over 36 in $25.
Winchester Transfer Station / Recycling Center, 15 McKay Ave., Rear, Winchester, MA 01890. Hours: Tue 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed 8-3; Thu 12 noon-7; Fri 8-3; Sat 8-4; closed Sun and Mon. No separate winter hours or holiday closures listed; call 781-721-7178. Residents only. Permit: Resident permit required (first permit $330 per town page; second $30; one-day $50). Source
- Winchester Swap Shop (DPW), At the Transfer Station, 15 McKay Ave. (town page lists 15 Lake Street). Good-condition toys, books, household goods, small furniture, tools. No appliances, electronics, mattresses or clothing. Source
Paint, fuels and chemicals are not accepted at the Transfer Station. Some can go to town Hazardous Waste Days; call the Board of Health.
When Winchester 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: Winchester 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.