Bulk Waste Disposal

Open April - November/December (Weather Permitting):

With an appointment, residents may drop off bulk waste items for nominal fees at the following times:

• Wednesday appointments: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Saturday appointments: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

DPW&P reserves the right to limit quantities of certain items disposed of at the facility during each calendar year.

You can schedule an appointment online via the button below or call 508-929-1300. Payment is accepted by check or exact cash only - no change is available on-site. Proof of residency is required. If using a property tax or water invoice, please ensure it pertains to the current year. Commercial vehicles are not permitted.

Bulk Waste Drop-Off Appointment

How to Participate

Find the bulk item(s) you wish to dispose of from the items below. This list does not include all of the items we can accept. Please note that all items are a flat fee of $5 each except mattresses and box springs. If you don't find the item you have, please call Worcester 311 at 311.

• Appliances & White Goods
  Air Conditioner (portable)

  $5.00

  Dehumidifier

  $5.00

  Dishwasher

  $5.00

  Dryer

  $5.00

  Freezer

  $5.00

  Hot Water Heater

  $5.00

  Microwave Oven

  $5.00

  Refrigerator

  $5.00

  Stove/Oven

  $5.00

  Trash Compactor

  $5.00

  Wash Machine

  $5.00
• Burnables
  Bathroom Vanity (no sink)

  $5.00

  Box Spring (any size)

  $15.00

  Bureau

  $5.00

  Chair (stuffed, not recliner)

  $5.00

  Chair (wood, ex: kitchen)

  $5.00

  Counter Top (8 ft. length)

  $5.00

  Desk (wood)

  $5.00

  Door (wood)

  $5.00

  Garage Door (wood)

  $5.00

  Hutch

  $5.00

  Mattress (any size)

  $15.00

  Picnic Table

  $5.00

  Plastic Lawn Chair

  $5.00

  Plastic Lawn Table

  $5.00

  Recliner

  $5.00

  Rug (16'x16' or less, rolled & tied)

  $5.00

  Sink (porcelain)

  $5.00

  Sofa (regular, sleeper or loveseat)

  $5.00

  Table (wood)

  $5.00

  Toilet

  $5.00

  Tub (fiberglass)

  $5.00
• Computers, Monitors & Televisions
  Computer CPU/Printer

  $5.00

  Computer Monitor

  $5.00

  Television - 25" and Under

  $5.00

  Television - Over 25" and Console (any size)

  $5.00
• Fluorescent Tubes & Bulbs
  Unbroken, Used Fluorescent Tubes & Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

  FREE OF CHARGE
• Metals
  55-Gallon Drums (open both ends, no residue)

  $5.00

  Aluminum Siding

  Cu. Yd. Price*

  Barbecue Grill (tank is extra)

  $5.00

  Bicycle

  $5.00

  Car Bodies & Parts

  Cu. Yd. Price*

  Chair (kitchen, dining room)

  $5.00

  Desk (metal)

  $5.00

  Door (steel)

  $5.00

  Door (storm)

  $5.00

  Fan

  $5.00

  Ferrous Bed Frame & Headboard

  $5.00

  File Cabinet (2 or 4 drawer)

  $5.00

  Fire Extinguisher

  $5.00

  Garage Door (metal)

  $5.00

  Helium Tank

  $5.00

  Lawn Chair (metal, no webbing)

  $5.00

  Lawn Mower (not riding, no gas or oil)

  $5.00

  Lawn Mower (riding, no gas, oil or tires)

  $5.00

  Lawn Spreader

  $5.00

  Oil Tank (open both ends, no residue)

  $5.00

  Pickup Caps (no wood or fiberglass)

  $5.00

  Propane Tank (20lb only)

  $5.00

  Radiator, House

  $5.00

  Roof Rack

  $5.00

  Shed (metal, dismantled)

  $5.00

  Shovel

  $5.00

  Sink (metal)

  $5.00

  Snow Blower (not riding, no gas or oil)

  $5.00

  Steel Shelving

  $5.00

  Swing Set (no concrete, must be dismantled)

  $5.00

  Table (metal)

  $5.00

  Table Saw, Drill Press

  $5.00

  Tillers (no gas or oil)

  $5.00

  Tool Box (small)

  $5.00

  Trash Can (metal)

  $5.00

  Tub (cast iron or steel)

  $5.00

  Typewriter

  $5.00

  Utility Cabinet

  $5.00

  Wheel Rim

  $5.00

  Wheelbarrows (no wood or tires)

  $5.00

  Windows (metal, storm)

  $5.00

  *Cubic Yard of Metal (minimum price)

  $5.00
• Tires & Batteries
  Tire - Car (with or without rim)

  $5.00

  Tire - Truck (max. 22", with or without rim)

  $5.00

  Tire Over 22"

  Not Accepted

  Battery (auto, pick-up truck)

  $5.00

Curbside Bulk Waste Pick-Up

If residents are unable to transport bulk waste items to the Residential Drop-Off Center, they may contact Casella Waste Systems, Inc. for curbside bulk waste pick up (fees apply). Residents may also contact a different licensed hauler for this service (rates vary).

Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc.

• Available for single family and multi-family residential buildings containing up to six units.
• There is a per-item fee for curbside bulk waste pick-up.
• The City's recycling contractor, Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc., is the curbside bulk waste collector.
• The City has obtained preferred rates from Casella for bulk waste pick-up. Residents must contact Casella directly by calling 508-832-2349.
• Residents can have an unlimited number of items collected per appointment.
• Residents must pay for bulk collection when the appointment is made. Payment can be by credit card (VISA, MasterCard and AMEX) or money order.
• Worcester Resident:
  Burnables (couch, furniture, rug, car tires, etc.)

  $27.91 + $23.19 each additional piece
  CRT's (TV's, computer monitor, etc.)

  $49.87
  Mattress & Box Springs (any size)

  $120.00 per mattress/per box spring
  Metals-Other (lawn mower, washing machine, stove, etc.)

  $28.74
  Sectional Sofa/Couch

  $27.91 + $23.19 each additional piece
  Sectional Sofa/Couch With Sleeper

  $55.80 + $27.91 each additional piece
  Sleeper Sofa

  $66.51
  White Goods-Freon (refrigerator, a/c, dehumidifier, etc.)

  $42.58
• The per item fee is not refundable without a 24-hour notice for cancellation.
• Bulk items must be on the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.