What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
Extra feeMattress
Extra feeAppliance
Extra feeFridge or freezer
Extra feeElectronics
Extra feeTVs and monitors are accepted for a fee.
Tire
Call to confirmYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Casella: unlimited items per appointment. Drop-off center: DPW may limit quantities of some items per year.
Set-out rules
Curbside bulk items must be on the curb by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day. Large items left on the curb otherwise violate city ordinance.
Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| curbside burnables (couch, furniture, rug, car tires) | $30.92 + $25.70 each additional piece |
| curbside mattress or box spring | $134.96 each |
| curbside TV/computer monitor (CRT) | $55.25 |
| curbside white goods with freon | $47.18 |
| curbside metals (washer, stove, mower) | $31.85 |
| drop-off center, most items | $5 |
| drop-off center, mattress or box spring | $15 |
Other options
Residential Drop-Off Center, 1065 Millbury Street, by appointment; payment by check or exact cash, proof of residency required.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Worcester?
Single-family and multi-family buildings of up to six units for Casella pickup. Drop-off needs proof of residency, with no commercial vehicles.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Worcester?
The city has no free curbside bulk pickup. Residents book a paid curbside pickup with Casella at preferred rates, or take items to the city drop-off center by appointment (typically April through November). Call Casella and pay when you book; for the drop-off center, schedule online or call 311 (appointments up to 48 hours ahead).
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Worcester?
Casella curbside rates for Worcester residents start at $30.92 for burnables like a couch. Drop-off center is a flat $5 per item, mattresses and box springs $15 each.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Worcester?
Casella: unlimited items per appointment. Drop-off center: DPW may limit quantities of some items per year.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Bulk Waste Disposal - City of Worcester ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Trash Disposal - City of Worcester ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026