Lowell residents can arrange bulk pickup of large items like furniture and mattresses with a city bulk sticker, or drop items at the municipal transfer station.
Large household items such as sofas, mattresses, box springs, dressers, and appliances are not accepted as regular trash in Lowell. Residents must purchase bulk disposal stickers (per item) and schedule curbside pickup through the Solid Waste Division or Lowell 311. Alternatively, residents may bring qualifying items to the municipal drop-off site during posted hours. Mattresses and box springs must be disposed of separately for recycling under Massachusetts DEP waste bans. Refrigerators and other refrigerant-containing appliances require certification that refrigerant has been removed. Electronics and televisions have their own drop-off program.
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