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

Somerville picks up furniture for free with your trash, but mattresses, box springs and big appliances each need a paid sticker first, and mattresses also need a 311 appointment. Here's what each option takes, what it costs, and where we got it.

11 options · every listing links to its source · last verified 2026-10-23

Does Somerville pick up furniture?Yes. The City picks up two pieces of furniture per week for free, curbside with your regular trash. Tape any glass or mirrors and tie down or remove drawers and doors.
How much is mattress pickup in Somerville?$55 per mattress and $55 per box spring since February 1, 2026. Buy a Disposal Sticker for each, then contact 311 by 3:30 p.m. the day before collection to schedule.
How do I get rid of a fridge, washer or air conditioner in Somerville?Buy a $25 White Goods Sticker for each appliance and place it curbside without blocking the sidewalk. Take the door off a refrigerator first.
Does Somerville pick up TVs?Yes, for free. Call 311 to schedule a curbside pickup of a TV or computer monitor, or drop it off at the DPW Yard, 1 Franey Road. TVs with broken glass aren't accepted.
What large items won't Somerville take?Exercise equipment, exercise bikes, metal cabinets, building materials such as toilets, sinks and windows, motorized lawn mowers, snow blowers and car parts must be disposed of privately.

Item guides for Somerville

City Bulk Pickup

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City of Somerville curbside furniture & bulky item collection

Takes
  • Furniture (up to two pieces per week)
  • Rugs and carpets (rolled, tied, roll no longer than 3 ft)
  • Bicycles
  • Wooden ladders and metal ladders (broken down to pieces no longer than 4 ft)
  • Wooden doors (cut in half)
Not accepted
  • Mattresses and box springs (separate $55 sticker program, see below)
  • Large appliances (separate $25 white goods sticker, see below)
  • Exercise equipment, exercise bikes and metal cabinets (heavy metal items: private disposal)
  • Building or construction materials such as toilets, sinks and windows (unless a building permit with the green sticker is displayed)
  • Motorized lawn mowers, snow blowers, aboveground metal pools, car parts
Condition rules
Free service limited to two items per week; place curbside with your regular trash. Tape any mirrors or glass on both sides, and tie down or remove drawers and doors. Bins and items can go out after 4 p.m. the day before and must be out by 7 a.m. on collection day. Don't block the sidewalk.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside only.
Lead time / hours
Your regular weekly trash day (look it up by address on the City's trash page). Collection is delayed one day after City holidays.
Cost
Free (the City's 2026 Trash and Recycling Guide calls it a free service).
Service area
Somerville addresses that receive City trash collection. The City says buildings with more than 6 units that use private trash service are not covered by its mattress program; for furniture, check with your building manager if you have private trash service.
How to book
Website / booking · 311 or 617-666-3311
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-23
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City of Somerville mattress & box spring recycling ($55 sticker + 311 appointment)

Takes
  • Mattresses of all sizes, king to crib (foam, spring, mixed material, latex)
  • Box springs (all)
Not accepted
  • Futons, mattress pads and toppers (put in regular trash)
  • Infant sleeping pads not meant for cribs
  • Excessively torn, soiled or moldy items
  • Broken, crushed or twisted items
  • Air beds and water beds
  • Bed-bug-infested mattresses (call 311 first; see notes)
Condition rules
Buy one $55 Disposal Sticker per item (a mattress and a box spring are two items), then contact 311 to schedule no later than 3:30 p.m. the day before collection. Put the sticker on each item, place it curbside after 4 p.m. the day before and by 7 a.m. on pickup day, on public property, with nothing on top, leaving at least 36 inches of sidewalk clear. Limit: 2 bulk items per property per week. Unscheduled mattresses put out with trash are left on the curb and may be fined. Cancel by 12 p.m. the day before.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside only; the crew may not enter private property.
Lead time / hours
Pickup is one day after your regular trash day (Friday trash households: same day, Friday). Online stickers can take up to 10 days to arrive by mail, and you can't schedule until you have the physical sticker. Buying in person avoids the mail wait.
Cost
$55 per mattress and $55 per box spring (fee in effect since February 1, 2026).
Service area
Residential households in buildings with 6 or fewer units that receive regular City trash collection. Buildings with 7+ units or private trash service are not eligible.
Address
Stickers in person: DPW, One Franey Road (check, credit card or money order; no cash) or City Clerk, City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue
How to book
Website / booking · 311 or 617-666-3311
Notes
If the mattress is soiled or you suspect bed bugs, the City says to contact 311 for special instructions before buying a sticker. Its trash page says bed-bug-infested mattresses and box springs go out with regular trash, wrapped in plastic and clearly marked.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-23
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City of Somerville large appliance (white goods) pickup ($25 sticker)

Takes
  • Air conditioners
  • Washers and dryers
  • Refrigerators and freezers (remove the door first)
  • Stoves
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Water heaters
  • Water coolers (bubblers)
Condition rules
One $25 White Goods Sticker per item. Place curbside without blocking pedestrian traffic. Remove refrigerator doors before putting them on the sidewalk.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside only.
Lead time / hours
Not stated, check with them
Cost
$25 per appliance (sticker).
Service area
Somerville residents (eligibility beyond that is not stated on the page, check with 311).
Address
Stickers in person: DPW, One Franey Road (check or money order per the trash page; the guide also lists credit and debit) or City Hall (cash, check, credit card or money order)
How to book
Website / booking · 311 or 617-666-3311
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-23
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City of Somerville TV & computer monitor pickup (free, via 311)

Takes
  • TVs
  • Computer monitors
Not accepted
  • TVs or monitors with broken glass
Condition rules
Call 311 to schedule a curbside pickup, or drop off at the DPW Yard as electronic waste.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. Curbside only.
Lead time / hours
Not stated, check with them
Cost
Free.
Service area
Somerville residents.
How to book
Website / booking · 311 or 617-666-3311
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-23
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City of Somerville medical equipment pickup / Council on Aging donation (via 311)

Takes
  • Hospital beds
  • Wheelchairs
  • Walkers
Condition rules
Call 311 to arrange a pickup. Some items in good condition can be donated to the Council on Aging; call 311 to donate.
Stairs / inside pickup
Not stated, check with them
Lead time / hours
Not stated, check with them
Cost
Not stated, check with them
Service area
Somerville residents.
How to book
311 or 617-666-3311
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-23

Charity Pickup

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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 Somerville ZIP on satruck.org to see whether pickup is offered at your address. I could not confirm Somerville coverage (the ZIP check is a script form).
How to book
Website / booking · 1-800-728-7825
Notes
The City of Somerville lists the Salvation Army among area charities for gently used household items.
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-23

Drop-Off

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Somerville DPW Yard electronics & small appliance drop-off

Takes
  • Desktop computers and laptops
  • TVs and monitors (no broken glass)
  • Printers, copiers and scanners
  • Microwave ovens, blenders, toasters, coffee makers and most small plug-in household items
  • Electronic and audio equipment, DVD/CD/VHS players, cables
Not accepted
  • TVs or monitors with broken glass
Condition rules
Residents only, not contractors. Bring proof of residency (such as a driver's license or utility bill) to the guard shack. The City may refuse any drop-off.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. You bring the items.
Lead time / hours
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost
No fee is mentioned on the City pages.
Service area
Somerville residents.
Address
DPW Yard, 1 Franey Road, Somerville, MA 02145
How to book
Not stated, check with them
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-23
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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; whether it serves your Somerville address isn't stated, so check when booking.
Address
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA
How to book
Website / booking · restore@habitatboston.org
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-23
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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 Somerville lists Bikes Not Bombs among area charities. Bicycles can also go out with Somerville's regular trash.
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-23

Furniture Bank

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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 Somerville. Somerville donors can drop off in Acton or use the paid pickup partners.
Address
530 Main Street, Acton, MA
How to book
Website / booking · 978-763-1198
Notes
The City of Somerville's mattress page names householdgoods.org as one donation option for mattresses in good condition.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-23

Paid Hauler

paid hauler

LoadUp junk removal

Takes
  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
  • Couches
  • Appliances
  • General junk
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 available when you book before noon, subject to local availability (per LoadUp).
Cost
Per LoadUp's pages: junk removal full-service from $75, curbside from $70, priority from $85. Mattress removal from $85; bed frame add-on from $25 (standalone from $80); dresser add-on from $30 (standalone from $85). Starting prices; the final price is shown by ZIP and item before booking.
Service area
LoadUp says it serves customers nationwide. Enter your Somerville 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] · last verified 2026-10-23

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