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

Quincy picks up two pieces of furniture a week at the curb without a call, schedules mattresses separately through South Shore Recycle (free for most homes), and collects appliances and TVs if you call its hauler ahead. Here's what each option takes, what it costs, and where we got it.

12 options · every listing links to its source · last verified 2026-10-25

Does Quincy have bulky item pickup?Yes. Two bulky items per week, such as sofas, chairs, recliners and lawn furniture, can go out curbside on your regular trash day without calling. It covers one- to eight-family homes and condos.
How do I schedule mattress pickup in Quincy, MA?Call South Shore Recycle at (617) 837-1299 or book online. It's free for Quincy residents in homes, condos or buildings with 8 units or fewer, and it's no longer collected on trash day.
How do I get rid of a refrigerator, washer or TV in Quincy?Call Capitol Waste at (855) 533-3400 by 3 p.m. before your trash day: at least one full business day ahead for most appliances, two for refrigerators, TVs and monitors.
What can I drop off at the Quincy DPW Yard?Appliances (no refrigerators or dishwashers), scrap metal such as desks, bed frames and exercise equipment, electronics, recycling, textiles and books at 55 Sea St. It's for Quincy residents with a MA driver's license.
What large items won't Quincy pick up at the curb?Toilets and construction or demolition debris, move-out and clean-out loads, oil-based paint and tires. Apartment buildings with more than eight units must hire a private hauler.
Who will pick up bulky items from inside my home in Quincy?Of the 12 options we list for Quincy, 2 say they will collect from inside your home: ReSupply donation pickup (Boston area) and LoadUp junk removal. 7 are curbside or drop-off only, 2 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 Quincy?2 of the 4 options we list for Quincy that take a mattress 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 Quincy mattress pickup (South Shore Recycle, free for eligible residents)) 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 Quincy?2 of the 6 options we list for Quincy 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 Quincy curbside furniture & bulky item collection), 2 give partial details, and 1 doesn't say. 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 Quincy?2 of the 7 options we list for Quincy 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 Quincy appliance, TV & monitor curbside pickup (call Capitol Waste)), 2 give partial details, and 1 doesn't say. Prices and conditions differ; check each listing.
What are the ways to get rid of bulky items in Quincy?We list 12 options in Quincy: city bulk pickup (3); charity pickup (1); drop-off (5); furniture bank (1); paid hauler (2). Each listing links to the page we checked.

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City bulk item pickup for Quincy residents (3)

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City of Quincy curbside furniture & bulky item collection

Takes
  • Furniture: sofas, chairs, recliners and lawn furniture (two bulky items per week)
  • Carpet, cut into 3-foot lengths, rolled and tied (no more than 5 rolls at a time)
  • Microwave ovens (with regular trash)
  • Small amounts of wood, bundled and tied, 1 to 3 inches thick and under 3 feet long, in a barrel under 50 lbs
Not accepted
  • Mattresses (separate scheduled pickup through South Shore Recycle, see below)
  • Appliances, TVs, computer monitors, grills, lawn mowers and snow blowers (separate call-ahead pickup, see below)
  • Toilets and construction or demolition debris (do not place curbside)
  • Trash or debris from move-outs or clean-outs of rooms, apartments, basements or garages
  • Oil-based paint, tires and other hazardous items
Condition rules
Furniture is collected curbside without calling. Have it out by 7:00 a.m. on your pick-up day, and no rubbish may go out more than one day before collection (state sanitary code). The City notes that curbside collectors are not required to lift anything over 50 lbs.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside collection only.
Lead time / hours
No call needed for furniture; it goes out on your regular weekly trash day (check the City's Interactive Curbside Collection Map for your day). Holidays push that day and the rest of the week back one day.
Cost
No fee stated for furniture on the City's pages, check with them.
Service area
Quincy residents of one- to eight-family dwellings and condominiums. Businesses and apartment buildings with more than eight units must hire a private hauler; the City says it's illegal for them to use City curbside collection.
How to book
Website / booking · (855) 533-3400 (Capitol Waste Services, the City's hauler: missed pickups and questions)
Notes
Capitol Waste Services, Inc. performs Quincy's curbside collection Monday through Friday, per the City.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-25
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City of Quincy mattress pickup (South Shore Recycle, free for eligible residents)

Takes
  • Mattresses (all common sizes, including memory foam, hybrid, latex and drained waterbed mattresses, per South Shore Recycle)
  • Box springs and bed foundations, including platform bases and adjustable base frames (per South Shore Recycle)
Not accepted
  • Anything not placed outside: South Shore Recycle says it does not collect from inside units, hallways or common areas
Condition rules
Schedule first; the City says mattresses are no longer picked up on your regular trash day. Place the mattress at the curb or a designated outdoor spot before the scheduled pickup.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. South Shore Recycle says all pickups are curbside only and it does not enter homes or buildings.
Lead time / hours
Scheduled "dependent on vehicle and staff availability" (City). South Shore Recycle advertises next-day pickup in many areas; exact wait not stated.
Cost
Free for Quincy residents in homes, condos or buildings with 8 units or fewer. South Shore Recycle charges $60 per unit for larger Quincy buildings (8+ units) and non-Quincy residents.
Service area
Quincy residents in homes, condos or buildings with 8 units or fewer (free pickup, per South Shore Recycle).
How to book
Website / booking · (617) 837-1299 (number the City lists); South Shore Recycle's own site lists (617) 842-2434, Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Info@SouthshoreRecycle.com
Notes
The City's pages and South Shore Recycle's site list different phone numbers, so try the other if one doesn't answer. Massachusetts has banned mattresses from the trash since November 1, 2022.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] · last verified 2026-10-25
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City of Quincy appliance, TV & monitor curbside pickup (call Capitol Waste)

Takes
  • Stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dehumidifiers and water heaters
  • TVs (including CRT TVs) and computer monitors, computers, keyboards and printers
  • Barbecue grills and wood stoves
  • Lawn mowers and snow blowers (gas tank disconnected or removed)
Not accepted
  • Oil and gasoline (remove gas tanks)
Condition rules
Call (855) 533-3400 to schedule, then put the item out on your regular trash day.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside collection only.
Lead time / hours
Call by 3 p.m. at least one full business day before your regular trash day (Monday pickups call the Friday before). Refrigerators, TVs and monitors need at least two full business days. The City's Waste page says two full business days for appliances, TVs and monitors, so calling two days ahead covers both.
Cost
Not stated on the City's pages, ask when you call.
Service area
Quincy residents on City curbside collection (one- to eight-family dwellings and condominiums).
How to book
Website / booking · (855) 533-3400
Notes
The City's pages disagree on the lead time for appliances (one vs two full business days); we show both.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-25

Charity donation pickup for Quincy residents (1)

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The Salvation Army donation pickup (1-800-SA-TRUCK)

Takes
  • Furniture (as listed on satruck.org)
  • Appliances (as listed on satruck.org)
  • Clothing and household goods
Condition rules
Gently used. Accepted items vary by location, so check when you enter your ZIP or call 1-800-SA-TRUCK. Mattress acceptance is not stated on the satruck.org home page, check with them.
Stairs / inside pickup
Not stated, check with them
Lead time / hours
Not stated, check with them
Cost
Advertised as a free donation pickup on satruck.org. Local terms: check with them.
Service area
Enter your Quincy ZIP on satruck.org to see whether pickup is offered at your address. I could not confirm Quincy coverage (the ZIP check is a script form).
How to book
Website / booking · 1-800-728-7825
Notes
The City of Quincy lists the Salvation Army, (617) 542-5420, among charities that take donated furniture.
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-25

Drop-off locations for Quincy residents (5)

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Quincy DPW Yard drop-off, 55 Sea St. (residents only)

Takes
  • Appliances: washers, dryers, water heaters, stoves, air conditioners
  • All scrap metal, including metal desks, file cabinets, wood stoves, exercise equipment, bed frames and rims
  • Electronics
  • Single-stream recycling
  • Textiles (clothing, shoes, drapery, bedding, small rugs) in the bins in the upper parking lot
  • Books, CDs and DVDs; yard waste; mercury items and rechargeable batteries
Not accepted
  • Refrigerators and dishwashers
  • Household trash
  • Construction debris and wood
  • Tires
  • Latex or oil paints, oil, gasoline and any chemicals
Condition rules
Quincy residents only; a valid Massachusetts driver's license is required. Vehicles with commercial plates need prior written approval from the Commissioner's Office.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. You bring the items.
Lead time / hours
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from April 4 through December 5, 2026.
Cost
Not stated on the City's pages, check with them.
Service area
Quincy residents only.
Address
55 Sea St., Quincy, MA (behind the administrative offices; enter from the Sea St. parking lot next to the Police Station)
How to book
Website / booking · (617) 376-1957
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-25
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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. Habitat says a second ReStore is set to open in Watertown in fall 2026. In-home pickup is booked through ReSupply, whose Boston page lists Quincy among the communities it serves.
Address
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA
How to book
Website / booking · restore@habitatboston.org
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-25
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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 Quincy lists Bikes Not Bombs for bicycles; bikes are also accepted as scrap metal at the Quincy DPW Yard.
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-25
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Champion City Recovery (Brockton): construction debris drop-off

Takes
  • Construction and demolition debris, including wood (as listed by the City)
  • Toilets, fencing and building materials (the City points residents here for these)
Condition rules
As listed by the City: call for pricing and scheduling before you go.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. You bring the items.
Lead time / hours
Not stated, check with them
Cost
Not stated, call for pricing (as listed by the City).
Service area
Not stated, check with them
Address
138 Wilder St., Brockton, MA
How to book
Website / booking · (508) 941-6700
Notes
As listed by the City of Quincy, which says the Braintree Transfer Station doesn't accept construction and demolition debris from residents. We have not checked this company's own website.
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-25
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Stoughton Recycling Technologies: construction debris drop-off

Takes
  • Construction and demolition debris, including wood (as listed by the City)
  • Toilets, fencing and building materials (the City points residents here for these)
Condition rules
As listed by the City: call for pricing and scheduling before you go.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. You bring the items.
Lead time / hours
Not stated, check with them
Cost
Not stated, call for pricing (as listed by the City).
Service area
Not stated, check with them
Address
100 Page Blvd., Stoughton, MA
How to book
Website / booking · (781) 341-9920
Notes
As listed by the City of Quincy, which says the Braintree Transfer Station doesn't accept construction and demolition debris from residents. We have not checked this company's own website.
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-25

Furniture banks for Quincy 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 Quincy. Quincy 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
Notes
The City of Quincy lists "Household Goods Recycling Ministry" among charities that take donated furniture.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-25

Paid junk removal and hauling for Quincy residents (2)

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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 Quincy 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 2026-10-25
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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's Quincy page).
Cost
LoadUp's Quincy page says junk removal starts at $80 for a single bulky item (labor, transportation and disposal included). Its national pages list full-service from $75, curbside from $70, priority from $85 and mattress removal from $85. The final price is shown by ZIP and item before booking.
Service area
LoadUp has a Quincy, MA page that mentions North Quincy, Wollaston and Adams Shore. 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] · last verified 2026-10-25

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