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

Newton doesn't take big items with the regular trash. You pay online for a curbside pickup, usually on Thursday of the following week: $20 for furniture, $60 for a mattress or box spring, $25 for an appliance or TV. Or bring it to the Resource Recovery Center on Rumford Avenue. Here's what each option takes, what it costs, and where we got it.

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Does Newton have bulky item pickup?Yes. Pay $20 per item online and the City arranges curbside collection, usually on Thursday of the following week if you pay by 10 p.m. Sunday. Set it out by 7 a.m. on collection day.
How much is mattress pickup in Newton, MA?$60 per mattress or box spring for curbside collection, or $35 per item to drop it off yourself at the Resource Recovery Center, 115 Rumford Ave. Pay online first either way.
How do I get rid of a refrigerator, washer or TV in Newton?Book a whitegoods curbside pickup for $25 per item, or drop appliances and metal off free at the Resource Recovery Center. TVs and monitors cost $25 each to drop off.
What are the Newton dump (Resource Recovery Center) hours?Fall hours through October 31 are Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays. It's at 115 Rumford Ave., Auburndale, for Newton residents only.
What won't Newton take as bulky waste?Mattresses, box springs, appliances, metal, electronics, items over 150 lbs, cardboard, construction materials, and move-out or clean-out loads, which need a private hauler.
Who will pick up bulky items from inside my home in Newton?Of the 9 options we list for Newton, 2 say they will collect from inside your home: ReSupply donation pickup (Boston area) and LoadUp junk removal. 5 are curbside or drop-off only, 2 give partial details (see each listing), and 0 don'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 Newton?2 of the 6 options we list for Newton that take a mattress say they will collect it from inside your home: ReSupply donation pickup (Boston area) and LoadUp junk removal. 3 are curbside or drop-off only (including the city's own pickup, City of Newton bulky item curbside pickup ($20 per item) and City of Newton mattress & box spring curbside recycling ($60 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 Newton?2 of the 5 options we list for Newton that take a couch say they will collect it from inside your home: ReSupply donation pickup (Boston area) and LoadUp junk removal. 1 is curbside or drop-off only (including the city's own pickup, City of Newton bulky item curbside pickup ($20 per 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 Newton?2 of the 6 options we list for Newton that take a refrigerator or other large appliance say they will collect it from inside your home: ReSupply donation pickup (Boston area) and LoadUp junk removal. 2 are curbside or drop-off only (including the city's own pickup, City of Newton appliance, metal & electronics (whitegoods) curbside pickup ($25 per item)) and 2 give partial details. Prices and conditions differ; check each listing.
What are the ways to get rid of bulky items in Newton?We list 9 options in Newton: city bulk pickup (3); drop-off (3); furniture bank (1); paid hauler (2). Each listing links to the page we checked.

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City bulk item pickup for Newton residents (3)

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City of Newton bulky item curbside pickup ($20 per item)

Takes
  • Any single non-recyclable item too large to fit in the blue trash cart, such as a couch (all sections of a sectional and its loose cushions count as one item, sleeper sofas included)
  • Wooden bed frames (headboard, footboard and rails count as one item)
  • Dismantled wooden furniture such as a bookshelf or desk (all pieces count as one item)
  • Wooden futon frames and futon mattresses (one item each)
  • Carpet and loose scrap wood tied in rolls or bundles no more than 4 feet long and 50 lbs (each counts as one item)
  • Vacuum cleaners and other mixed-material items not mostly metal; a pair of skis
Not accepted
  • Mattresses and box springs (separate $60 pickup, see below; banned from disposal since 11/1/2022)
  • Appliances, metal items, electronics and rigid plastic items (separate whitegoods pickup or free drop-off, see below)
  • Items over 150 lbs (need a private hauler)
  • Cardboard, overflow trash and construction materials
  • Move-outs and clean-outs (the City says these need a private hauler)
Condition rules
Pay online first ($20 per item). Set the item out by 7 a.m. on the collection day. Refunds only if you cancel and get a cancellation email by 10 a.m. the business day before collection; no refund if the item is scavenged from the curb after that deadline or isn't set out on time, and a new request and fee are needed if it wasn't out on time.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside collection only.
Lead time / hours
For payments received by 10 p.m. Sunday, collection should be arranged for Thursday of the following week (unless there's a trash delay on Thursday). You should get an email from Newton Customer Service within 1 to 2 business days and a reminder the business day before pickup.
Cost
$20 per item (City of Newton flyer, updated 8/17/2026).
Service area
Newton households on City trash collection. The City says businesses, institutions and many multi-family properties aren't entitled to City collection and must make private arrangements.
How to book
Website / booking · 617-796-1000
Notes
Fee, schedule and item-counting rules are from the City's "I have a large item I no longer want" flyer (updated 8.17.26) linked from the Managing Household Trash page.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-26

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City of Newton mattress & box spring curbside recycling ($60 per item)

Takes
  • Mattresses of all sizes (traditional, inner spring, latex, memory foam and "mattress in a box")
  • Box springs of all sizes (a split box spring counts as two items)
Not accepted
  • Futon mattresses and sleeper sofas (put these out as bulky items instead)
Condition rules
Pay online first ($60 per item); after payment you'll hear from Newton's 311 system. Set the item out by 7 a.m. on the collection day. Each mattress or box spring counts as one item. Same refund rules as bulky items: cancel by 10 a.m. the business day before.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside collection only.
Lead time / hours
For payments received by 10 p.m. Sunday, collection should be arranged for Thursday of the following week (unless there's a trash delay on Thursday).
Cost
$60 per item.
Service area
Newton households on City trash collection.
How to book
Website / booking · 617-796-1000
Notes
The City encourages selling or giving away mattresses in good condition, or asking the seller of a new mattress about recycling the old one.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-26

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City of Newton appliance, metal & electronics (whitegoods) curbside pickup ($25 per item)

Takes
  • Large appliances: stoves, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, washers, dryers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, microwaves, water coolers, water heaters
  • Metal items: filing cabinets, shelves, outdoor furniture, lamps, patio umbrellas, broken bicycles, exercise equipment (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, weight bench)
  • Lawn mowers and snow blowers (remove fluids)
  • E-waste: TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, printers, small kitchen appliances, game consoles, cords
  • Large rigid plastic items (kids' playhouse or play kitchen), tires
Condition rules
Pay online first ($25 per item). Remove all refrigerator and freezer doors and secure drawers before setting out. Basketball hoops must be in two pieces, and the metal frames of soccer, hockey or lacrosse goals must be taken apart into flat pieces.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside collection only.
Lead time / hours
For payments received by 10 p.m. Sunday, collection should be arranged for Thursday of the following week (unless there's a trash delay on Thursday).
Cost
$25 per item. Dropping the same items at the Resource Recovery Center is free, except TVs and monitors ($25 each).
Service area
Newton households on City trash collection.
How to book
Website / booking · 617-796-1000
Notes
For refrigerators and freezers, the City also points to Mass Save's no-cost pickup with a $75 rebate for residential electric customers (we couldn't load Mass Save's page tonight to confirm).
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-26

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Drop-off locations for Newton residents (3)

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Newton Resource Recovery Center drop-off, 115 Rumford Ave. (residents only)

Takes
  • Mattresses and box springs ($35 per item, prepaid)
  • Appliances, scrap metal and other metal items (no cost)
  • Electronics (no cost, except TVs and monitors at $25 each, prepaid)
  • Large rigid plastic items such as outdoor chairs and play structures
  • Textiles and clothing in donation bins; books at the Book Shed; white block Styrofoam, light bulbs, extra recycling
Not accepted
  • Bulky non-recyclable items such as couches (use the $20 bulky pickup)
  • Oil-based paints and stains (household hazardous waste events only)
  • Anything from businesses or commercial vehicles except cardboard and single-stream recycling
Condition rules
Newton residents only; proof of residency on request. For mattresses, box springs, TVs and monitors, pay online first and show proof of payment to the attendant; the number of items must match the receipt, and you unload mattresses yourself into the storage container.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. You bring the items.
Lead time / hours
Fall hours (September 28 to October 31): Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; closed Sundays, holidays and sometimes after heavy rain. Hours after October 31 not stated yet, call 617-796-1000 before going.
Cost
Free for appliances, metal and most electronics. $35 per mattress or box spring; $25 per TV or monitor.
Service area
Newton residents only.
Address
115 Rumford Ave., Auburndale, MA 02466
How to book
Website / booking · 617-796-1000
Notes
The Swap Shop here (clean, usable items; no large or stuffed furniture, large appliances or TVs) had its last 2026 day on October 24.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-26

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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. In-home pickup is arranged through ReSupply, Habitat's scheduling partner (Habitat says ReSupply works with local movers at a lower cost to you; it's a paid service).
Lead time / hours
Donation 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. In-home pickup is booked through ReSupply, whose Boston page lists Newton among the communities it serves.
Address
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA
How to book
Website / booking · restore@habitatboston.org
Notes
The City of Newton's Reuse page lists the Habitat for Humanity ReStore for new and gently used household items.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-26

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Bikes Not Bombs bike donation (Jamaica Plain)

Takes
  • All types of bikes (road, hybrid, mountain, BMX, tandem, etc.)
Not accepted
  • E-bikes
  • Trail-a-bikes
Condition rules
Bring bikes inside during regular business hours and fill out a donation form; don't leave bikes outside the building. Or find a bike drive on their events calendar.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. You bring the bike.
Lead time / hours
Regular business hours (hours not captured from the page, check with them).
Cost
Free to donate; they encourage a $20 to $40 donation per bike to cover recycling, processing and shipping.
Service area
Drop-off in Jamaica Plain; bike drives around Greater Boston.
Address
284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
How to book
Website / booking · bikedonations@bikesnotbombs.org
Notes
The City of Newton's Reuse page lists Bikes Not Bombs for bicycles; broken bikes can also go to the Resource Recovery Center as metal.
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-25

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Furniture banks for Newton 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 Newton. Newton 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 2026-10-26

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Paid junk removal and hauling for Newton residents (2)

paid hauler

ReSupply donation pickup (Boston area)

Takes
  • Furniture (tables, dressers, bed frames, bookcases, etc.)
  • Couches, sectionals, recliners, futons
  • Mattresses
  • Appliances
  • Clothing, boxes & bags
  • Office furniture
Condition rules
Pieces should be sturdy and complete. Tell ReSupply about bed frames or other items that need disassembly when you book; disassembly is available and additional fees may apply.
Stairs / inside pickup
Yes. Furniture teams collect from inside your home, including upper floors of walk-ups and triple-deckers. Disassembly is available; additional fees may apply.
Lead time / hours
Donation pickups available within 24 hours (per ReSupply's Boston page).
Cost
Paid service. Starting at $19, $49 and $99 depending on the pickup (bags and boxes up to bulky furniture), plus a separate booking fee that is non-refundable unless ReSupply can't complete the pickup. Pricing varies by location, items, availability and handling needs; you can decline the furniture quote with your team before paying.
Service area
ReSupply's Boston page lists Newton among the communities it serves.
How to book
Website / booking
Notes
Habitat Greater Boston ReStore and Household Goods both point donors to ReSupply for in-home pickup.
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-26

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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 Newton 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 Newton, 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 2026-10-26

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