Bulk disposal in Worcester County is municipal. Worcester offers scheduled bulky-item pickup through the DPW for a fee. MassDEP Waste Bans prohibit mattresses, textiles, appliances with refrigerant, and electronics in regular trash.
Worcester County does not handle bulk disposal because county government was abolished in 1998. The City of Worcester's Department of Public Works & Parks offers scheduled bulky-item pickup for mattresses, couches, chairs, and large items by advance appointment for a per-item fee (typically $25-$50 depending on item). White goods (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) require refrigerant removal/certification tag and an additional pickup fee. MassDEP Waste Ban regulations (310 CMR 19.017) prohibit disposing of mattresses and textiles (effective November 2022), cathode-ray tubes, whole TVs/computers, large appliances with refrigerant, yard waste, cardboard, metal, and glass in the regular trash — many of these must go to specific diversion streams. The Worcester DPW Household Hazardous Waste events handle paint, solvents, and batteries. Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner, and smaller towns operate similar programs; many rural Worcester County towns require residents to bring bulky items to the town transfer station with special disposal fees. Construction and demolition debris (C&D) is prohibited from both curbside bulky pickup and municipal solid waste under 310 CMR 19.017 and must go to a licensed C&D processor. Illegal dumping of bulky items incurs severe penalties under MGL c. 270 §16.
Worcester illegal dumping: $500-$10,000 fine plus restitution under MGL c. 270 §16 and Ch. 40U. Placing bulky items curbside without appointment: $50-$200 citation. Placing banned items (mattresses, electronics) in trash: DPW refusal plus fine. Repeat dumping can trigger criminal prosecution.
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