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.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Lowell, MA
Lowell applies the Massachusetts DEP 10-dB-above-ambient standard for objective measurement and uses a plainly-audible test for subjective enforcement.
Lowell, MA
Lowell restricts gas-powered leaf blower use to daytime hours; no outright ban exists, but decibel and hour limits apply under the general noise ordinance.
Lowell, MA
Outdoor music at restaurants, breweries, and event venues in Lowell requires an entertainment license and must end by 10 p.m. in residential zones.
Lowell, MA
Lowell enforces nighttime quiet hours that restrict unreasonable noise in residential areas, authorized under MGL c.40 s.21 and enforced by Lowell Police and...
Lowell, MA
Amplified music from homes, vehicles, or outdoor events in Lowell must not be plainly audible beyond 50 feet and is subject to permit rules for public venues.
Lowell, MA
Industrial operations in Lowell must keep noise within Massachusetts DEP guidelines and the local ordinance, with stricter limits at residential property lines.
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