Somerville collects bulky items such as furniture and mattresses by appointment. Residents must schedule pickups through 311 and attach required stickers for mattresses and appliances containing refrigerants.
Somerville DPW collects bulk waste by appointment. Residents call 311 or use the online portal to schedule up to several items per pickup. Mattresses and box springs require a mattress recycling sticker purchased from the city because Massachusetts banned mattresses from disposal statewide in 2022. Appliances containing refrigerants such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners require a CFC sticker confirming certified refrigerant removal. Electronics including televisions and computer monitors are banned from trash and collected separately. Construction debris, tires, and hazardous materials are not accepted curbside. Residents can also bring items to the Somerville Recycling Depot during published hours. Moving day surges around September 1 are handled with expanded collection routes.
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