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Getting rid of bulky items in Portland, ME

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Portland picks up mattresses for $60 with a Bulky Waste Permit (April to November). Small items under 30 pounds are free.[1]

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Free pickup?Small items free (10/yr); large $60[1]
How to bookApply for a Bulky Waste Permit online[1]
Bag it?City purple bags required
City feeCity fee: $60 per item over 30 pounds. Mattresses and couches are always $60. Pay before a pickup date is assigned; no refunds.[1]

Pickup schedule: Bulky Waste Permit, April 1 - November 30 (source: City of Portland: Bulky Waste Collection Permit, verified Oct 22, 2026).

The rules

  • Items of 30 pounds or less that don't fit in a City trash bag are collected free, up to 10 items per home per year, with a permit (April 1 to November 30).[1]
  • The City runs nine household hazardous waste collection events, April through November, on the first Saturday of the month.[2]
Bulky pickup doesn't take refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, electronics, auto parts or remodeling materials; these may cost extra at Riverside Recycling.[1]

Hazardous items

Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.

Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026)

  1. City of Portland, Maine: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/534/Bulky-Waste-Collection-Permit
  2. City of Portland, Maine: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/trash-recycling