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How to get rid of a couch, mattress or furniture in Brookline

Brookline collects big items at the curb for a fee if you're on Town trash service. Book and pay a week ahead online or at Town Hall: $20 for furniture or a rug, $30 for an appliance or electronics, $65 for each mattress or box spring. Here's what each option takes, what it costs, and where we got it.

9 options · every listing links to its source · last verified 2026-10-27

How do I schedule a bulky item pickup in Brookline?Register on the Town's Accela permit portal and request a pickup, or pay in person at Town Hall. Book and pay at least one week before collection; up to four items per week.
How much is bulky item pickup in Brookline, MA?$20 per special item such as wood or upholstered furniture or a rug, $30 per electronic or white good, and $65 per mattress or box spring. Online card payments carry a service fee.
What day is bulk trash pickup in Brookline?Furniture put out as trash, like desks and chairs, goes on your regular trash day. Mattresses, electronics, metal and white goods are collected on Tuesdays. Your confirmation email gives each item's date.
What won't Brookline pick up?Construction or remodel material, car parts, gym equipment and pianos, plus apartment, attic or basement clean-outs. The Town says to use a private permitted waste hauler for those.
Who will pick up bulky items from inside my home in Brookline?Of the 9 options we list for Brookline, 1 says it will collect from inside your home: LoadUp junk removal. 4 are curbside or drop-off only, 3 give partial details (see each listing), and 1 doesn't say, so ask them. Fees and conditions vary; check each listing.
Who will take a mattress out of my apartment or house (not just from the curb) in Brookline?1 of the 3 options we list for Brookline that take a mattress says it will collect it from inside your home: LoadUp junk removal. 1 is curbside or drop-off only (including the city's own pickup, Town of Brookline mattress & box spring pickup ($65 per item)) and 1 gives partial details. Prices and conditions differ; check each listing.
Who will take a couch out of my apartment or house (not just from the curb) in Brookline?1 of the 4 options we list for Brookline that take a couch says it will collect it from inside your home: LoadUp junk removal. 1 is curbside or drop-off only (including the city's own pickup, Town of Brookline bulky item pickup ($20 per special item)) and 2 give partial details. Prices and conditions differ; check each listing.
Who will take a refrigerator or other large appliance out of my apartment or house (not just from the curb) in Brookline?1 of the 6 options we list for Brookline that take a refrigerator or other large appliance says it will collect it from inside your home: LoadUp junk removal. 2 are curbside or drop-off only (including the city's own pickup, Town of Brookline electronics, metal & white goods pickup ($30 per item)) and 3 give partial details. Prices and conditions differ; check each listing.
What are the ways to get rid of bulky items in Brookline?We list 9 options in Brookline: city bulk pickup (3); drop-off (2); furniture bank (1); paid hauler (2); utility recycling program (1). Each listing links to the page we checked.

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City bulk item pickup for Brookline residents (3)

city bulk pickup

Town of Brookline bulky item pickup ($20 per special item)

Takes
  • Wood or upholstered furniture, such as a couch
  • Rugs and carpet
  • Desks and chairs (collected on your regular trash day)
Not accepted
  • Construction or remodel material
  • Car parts
  • Gym equipment
  • Pianos
  • Mattresses and box springs ($65 each, see the mattress listing)
  • Electronics and white goods ($30 each, see that listing)
  • Apartment, attic or basement clean-outs (Town says use a private permitted hauler)
Condition rules
Book and pay at least one week before pickup, online through the Town's Accela permit portal or in person at Town Hall (333 Washington St., 4th floor). Up to four bulky, metal, white goods and/or mattress items per week. Refund requests must be made 48 hours in advance; service fees aren't refunded and refunds come as a mailed check. Your confirmation email gives the collection day for each item.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside collection only.
Lead time / hours
Schedule one week in advance. Items disposed of as trash, such as desks and chairs, are collected on your regular trash day.
Cost
$20 per special item (wood or upholstered furniture, rugs/carpet, etc.). Pay before pickup; online card payments carry a service fee that isn't refunded.
Service area
Brookline residents on Town Waste Collection Service.
How to book
Website / booking · 617-730-2156 · dpwinfo@brooklinema.gov
Notes
The Town encourages donating or selling furniture and appliances in good condition first.
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-27

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city bulk pickup

Town of Brookline mattress & box spring pickup ($65 per item)

Takes
  • Mattresses
  • Box springs (each one is a separate $65 item)
Condition rules
Book and pay at least one week before pickup, online through the Town's Accela permit portal or in person at Town Hall (333 Washington St., 4th floor). Up to four bulky, metal, white goods and/or mattress items per week. Refund requests must be made 48 hours in advance; service fees aren't refunded and refunds come as a mailed check. Mattresses and box springs must be recycled to comply with MassDEP regulations.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside collection only.
Lead time / hours
Schedule one week in advance. Mattresses are collected on Tuesdays each week; your confirmation email gives the date.
Cost
$65 per mattress or box spring. Pay before pickup, online or at Town Hall.
Service area
Brookline residents on Town Waste Collection Service.
How to book
Website / booking · 617-730-2156 · dpwinfo@brooklinema.gov
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-27

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city bulk pickup

Town of Brookline electronics, metal & white goods pickup ($30 per item)

Takes
  • White goods: stoves, refrigerators, air conditioners
  • TVs and CRTs
  • Other electronics and metal items
Not accepted
  • Gym equipment
  • Car parts
  • Construction or remodel material
Condition rules
Book and pay at least one week before pickup, online through the Town's Accela permit portal or in person at Town Hall (333 Washington St., 4th floor). Up to four bulky, metal, white goods and/or mattress items per week. Refund requests must be made 48 hours in advance; service fees aren't refunded and refunds come as a mailed check.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside collection only.
Lead time / hours
Schedule one week in advance. Electronics, metals and white goods are collected on Tuesdays each week; your confirmation email gives the date.
Cost
$30 per item for electronics and white goods. Electronics can instead go free to the Town's Household Hazardous Waste drop-off in season.
Service area
Brookline residents on Town Waste Collection Service.
How to book
Website / booking · 617-730-2156 · dpwinfo@brooklinema.gov
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-27

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Drop-off locations for Brookline residents (2)

drop-off

Brookline Household Hazardous Waste drop-off, Transfer Station (815 Newton St.)

Takes
  • Tires
  • TVs, CRTs and other electronics
  • Small appliances such as microwaves
  • Air conditioners
  • Household hazardous waste in original labeled containers (oil-based paint, solvents, pesticides, propane tanks, car batteries, motor oil and more)
Not accepted
  • Commercial or workplace waste
  • Hazardous waste in non-original or unlabeled containers
  • Furniture and mattresses (not listed by the Town for this site)
Condition rules
Brookline residents only: bring ID and proof of residency (utility bill, lease or government ID). Come by car. One trunkload per resident per week; for more, email zerowaste@brooklinema.gov for an appointment.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. You bring the items.
Lead time / hours
Open May through October, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Bulky Items page says every Tuesday; the hazardous waste pages say every other Tuesday, so check before you go.
Cost
Free for tires, electronics and small appliances, per the Town's Bulky Items page.
Service area
Brookline residents only.
Address
815 Newton Street, Brookline (Chestnut Hill), MA
How to book
Website / booking · 617-730-2156 · zerowaste@brooklinema.gov
Notes
Seasonal: the Town lists it as open May through October only.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-27

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drop-off

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston ReStore (West Roxbury)

Takes
  • Bed frames, headboards & footboards
  • Dressers, bureaus & armoires
  • Coffee & end tables
  • Desks (3' x 5' or smaller)
  • Tables & chairs (not conference tables or dated)
  • Upholstered furniture (not ripped, worn, broken, dated or faded)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Appliances less than eight years old (fridges, washers, dryers, free-standing stoves, cooktops, microwaves, never-installed dishwashers)
  • Cabinets, doors, lighting, building materials
Not accepted
  • Mattresses & box springs
  • Sofa beds
  • Sofas with slip covers
  • Futons
  • Platform & trundle beds
  • Hutches, sideboards, buffets, china cabinets
  • TV armoires & entertainment centers
  • Fitness equipment
  • In-wall stoves
Condition rules
All donations must be in working order. Staff can refuse any item based on condition and store need. Email the ReStore for the current list.
Stairs / inside pickup
Drop-off: staff help unload at the store. Habitat points in-home pickups to ReSupply, but ReSupply's Boston page doesn't list Brookline among the communities shown, so check with ReSupply.
Lead time / hours
Drop-off Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (as posted).
Cost
Drop-off fee: not stated. Pickup is through ReSupply, a paid service.
Service area
Drop-off at the West Roxbury store. Habitat says a second ReStore is set to open in Watertown in fall 2026.
Address
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA
How to book
Website / booking · 617-327-1170 · restore@habitatboston.org
Notes
Brookline's Town page encourages donating furniture and appliances in good condition.
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-27

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Furniture banks for Brookline residents (1)

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Household Goods (Acton)

Takes
  • Standard-size mattresses & box springs
  • Bed frames (all parts) & bunk beds
  • Dressers & armoires
  • Couches, sofa beds & futons
  • Chairs (no office chairs)
  • Kitchen, dining, end & coffee tables
  • Refrigerators, washers, electric dryers (newer than 10 years)
  • Air conditioners up to 18" x 30" x 24" (newer than 10 years)
  • Flat-screen TVs under 55" (less than 10 years old)
Not accepted
  • Mattresses with any stains or rips
  • Office furniture, desks, file cabinets
  • Glass-top items
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Oversized or wall-mounted items
Condition rules
Clean, complete, and in good working condition; nothing broken, chipped, torn, stained, or recalled.
Stairs / inside pickup
Volunteer pickup asks that items be in a garage or on the first floor if possible.
Lead time / hours
Drop-off Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteer pickups typically scheduled 4+ weeks ahead. Paid pickups through ReSupply or ReMARKable Donations in as soon as 2 business days.
Cost
Drop-off: not stated. Volunteer pickup: minimum $35 donation requested. Paid pickups (ReSupply / ReMARKable Donations): for a fee.
Service area
Volunteer pickup only in Acton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Sudbury and Westford, so not Brookline. Brookline donors can drop off in Acton or use the paid pickup partners (ReSupply or Mark's Moving/ReMARKable Donations).
Address
530 Main Street, Acton, MA
How to book
Website / booking · 978-635-1710
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-27

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Paid junk removal and hauling for Brookline residents (2)

paid hauler

Brookline-permitted private waste haulers (Town list)

Takes
  • Apartment, attic and basement clean-outs
  • Construction, demolition and renovation waste
  • Items the Town won't take, such as pianos and gym equipment (Town says to contact a private hauler)
Condition rules
A dumpster placed on the street needs an Occupancy Permit; email dpwpermits@brooklinema.gov about the permit process.
Stairs / inside pickup
Not stated, check with them.
Lead time / hours
Not stated, check with them.
Cost
Not stated, check with them. Each hauler sets its own price.
Service area
Haulers permitted by the Town of Brookline. The linked list is dated August 2023; the Town says to email dpwpermits@brooklinema.gov for the most up-to-date list.
How to book
Website / booking · dpwpermits@brooklinema.gov
Notes
As listed by the Town: Brookline's Private Waste Haulers page links this list.
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-27

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paid hauler

LoadUp junk removal

Takes
  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
  • Appliances
  • Electronics
  • Exercise equipment
  • Yard debris and construction waste
Not accepted
  • Hazardous materials such as certain paints, chemicals, asbestos and medical waste
Condition rules
No donation-quality requirement stated; this is junk removal.
Stairs / inside pickup
Yes. LoadUp says its loaders carry items out from any room (bedroom, basement, attic, upstairs); curbside option also offered.
Lead time / hours
Same-day and next-day service when available (per LoadUp).
Cost
LoadUp's Brookline page says junk removal starts at $80 for a single bulky item (labor, transportation and disposal included). Its mattress page lists mattress removal from $85. The final price is shown by ZIP and item before booking.
Service area
LoadUp has Brookline, MA junk removal and bulky item pickup pages. Enter your ZIP to confirm.
How to book
Website / booking
Notes
We do not currently have an affiliate relationship with LoadUp. If that changes, this listing will be labeled.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] [4] · last verified 2026-10-27

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Utility appliance recycling programs for Brookline residents (1)

utility recycling program

Mass Save refrigerator and freezer recycling ($75 rebate)

Takes
  • Working refrigerators (inside size 10 to 30 cubic feet)
  • Working freezers (inside size 10 to 30 cubic feet)
  • Working dehumidifiers ($30 rebate, only with a fridge or freezer pickup)
Not accepted
  • Refrigerators or freezers that don't work (must be plugged in and cooling at pickup)
  • Units smaller than 10 or larger than 30 cubic feet inside
Condition rules
Must be an inefficient, working unit that is plugged in, cooling, and empty at pickup; disconnect any water line first. You must own it and it must be at your residence or business. All doors must be removed before placing it outside. Maximum two units per equipment type per electric account per calendar year. Only for Massachusetts electric customers whose Mass Save Sponsor is Cape Light Compact, Eversource, National Grid or Unitil.
Stairs / inside pickup
Inside pickup only where there is one flight of stairs or fewer (per Mass Save); with more stairs you must make the item accessible for outside pickup.
Lead time / hours
Not stated, check with them. Rebate processing takes 6 to 8 weeks after pickup.
Cost
No-cost pickup plus a $75 rebate (pickup must happen between January 1 and December 31, 2026).
Service area
Massachusetts electric customers whose Mass Save Sponsor is Cape Light Compact, Eversource, National Grid or Unitil. Check that your electric utility is one of these.
How to book
Website / booking · 866-527-SAVE (7283)
Notes
Have your electric account number handy when scheduling, per Mass Save.
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-27

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