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Full Worcester, MA guide

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Getting rid of bulky items in Worcester, MA

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Worcester has no free mattress option. Residents can drop off a mattress or box spring for $15 each at the Residential Drop-Off Center by appointment, or pay for curbside pickup from Casella.[1]

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CITY City & county options

City pickup?No ($15 per mattress at the drop-off center)[1]
How to bookBook a drop-off appointment online or call 311[1]
Bag it?No rule found
City feeResidential Drop-Off Center, 1065 Millbury Street: mattresses and box springs are $15 each, most other bulk items $5. Appointments Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.[1]

Pickup schedule: Drop-off by appointment, or paid Casella pickup (source: City of Worcester: Bulk Waste Disposal, verified Oct 22, 2026).

The rules

    Commercial vehicles are not permitted at the Residential Drop-Off Center.[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 Worcester DPW: https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/residential-drop-off-center/bulk-waste-disposal