Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Worcester, MA
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Worcester residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly curbside on an assigned day; trash and recyclables at the curb between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on collection day; holiday weeks delayed one day. Pay-as-you-throw: official City yellow bags — small $1/bag (sleeves of 10, 15 lb limit), large $1.75/bag (sleeves of 5, 30 lb limit).
- Residential Drop-Off Center open April-November/December (weather permitting): Wed 8:30am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm, by appointment. Curbside bulk pickup by appointment through Casella
- Drop-off: $5 per item flat; mattress/box spring $15; mercury-containing products free. Curbside via Casella: burnables $30.92 first item + $25.70 each additional, CRTs $55.25, mattress/box spring $134.96 each, metals $31.85, freon white goods $47.18
- City of Worcester — Department of Public Works & Parks
At a glance: Worcester
- Trash day
- Weekly curbside on an assigned day; trash and recyclables at the curb between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on collection day; holiday weeks delayed one day. Pay-as-you-throw: official City yellow bags — small $1/bag (sleeves of 10, 15 lb limit), large $1.75/bag (sleeves of 5, 30 lb limit).
- Bulk pickup
- Residential Drop-Off Center open April-November/December (weather permitting): Wed 8:30am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm, by appointment. Curbside bulk pickup by appointment through Casella
- Bulk cost
- Drop-off: $5 per item flat; mattress/box spring $15; mercury-containing products free. Curbside via Casella: burnables $30.92 first item + $25.70 each additional, CRTs $55.25, mattress/box spring $134.96 each, metals $31.85, freon white goods $47.18
- Dump
- Worcester Residential Drop-Off & Recycling Center
- Hazardous waste
- No permanent HHW facility — four annual drop-off events (typically spring and fall) by appointment only at 1065 Millbury St; free for Worcester residents with proof of residency; limit 25 gallons or 25 pounds. Next event: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9am-12pm. Sharps also accepted at events in sturdy sealed containers.
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly curbside on an assigned day; trash and recyclables at the curb between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on collection day; holiday weeks delayed one day. Pay-as-you-throw: official City yellow bags — small $1/bag (sleeves of 10, 15 lb limit), large $1.75/bag (sleeves of 5, 30 lb limit).
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Worcester Residential Drop-Off & Recycling Center | drop-off | 1065 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA 01607 Worcester residents only, proof of residency required | Open April-November/December (weather permitting): Wed 8:30am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm, by appointment | $5 per item flat; mattress/box spring $15; mercury products free of charge; yard waste, recycling, clothing, compost free |
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Household hazardous waste
No permanent HHW facility — four annual drop-off events (typically spring and fall) by appointment only at 1065 Millbury St; free for Worcester residents with proof of residency; limit 25 gallons or 25 pounds. Next event: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9am-12pm. Sharps also accepted at events in sturdy sealed containers.
Accepted
- oil-based paints, stains and varnishes
- paint thinner, solvents and strippers
- gasoline and kerosene
- antifreeze
- pesticides and insecticides
- pool chemicals
- aerosol cans
- cleaners (oven, drain, rug)
- brake fluid
- photo chemicals
- driveway sealer
- roofing tar
Not accepted
- motor oil
- latex paint
- unidentified materials
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Free drop-off April-November at 1065 Millbury St (Wed 8:30am-7pm, Fri 8:30am-3pm, Sat/Sun 9am-5pm, 9am-4pm in Nov) and at 300 Chandler St / 299 Clark St (Wed 8:30am-3pm, Sat 9am-5pm); free fall curbside leaf collection — rake leaves into the gutter on posted streets
E-waste
- How
- Electronics (computer CPU/printer, monitors, TVs) accepted at the Residential Drop-Off Center for $5/item by appointment; curbside pickup of TVs/monitors via Casella at $55.25; non-alkaline and small rechargeable batteries $5; mercury-containing products (unbroken fluorescent lamps, button batteries, thermostats, switches) free of charge
- Cost
- $5 per item at drop-off; mercury products free; curbside CRT pickup $55.25 via Casella
Leaving large items on the curb is a violation of city ordinance — bulk items must go through the drop-off center or an arranged curbside pickup. Regular trash is pay-as-you-throw yellow bags ($1 small / $1.75 large).
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Worcester, MA?
- Weekly curbside on an assigned day; trash and recyclables at the curb between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on collection day; holiday weeks delayed one day. Pay-as-you-throw: official City yellow bags — small $1/bag (sleeves of 10, 15 lb limit), large $1.75/bag (sleeves of 5, 30 lb limit).
- When is bulk pickup in Worcester, MA?
- Residential Drop-Off Center open April-November/December (weather permitting): Wed 8:30am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm, by appointment. Curbside bulk pickup by appointment through Casella Schedule a drop-off appointment online or by calling 311; for curbside pickup call Casella Waste Systems directly at 508-832-2349 (credit card or money order, paid when appointment is made)
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Worcester?
- Drop-off: $5 per item flat; mattress/box spring $15; mercury-containing products free. Curbside via Casella: burnables $30.92 first item + $25.70 each additional, CRTs $55.25, mattress/box spring $134.96 each, metals $31.85, freon white goods $47.18
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Worcester?
- furniture, appliances (refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer, freezer, AC, dehumidifier), electronics (computer CPU, printer, monitor, TVs), mattresses and box springs, auto batteries, tires (car and truck up to 22 in), mercury products (unbroken fluorescent lamps, button batteries, thermostats)
- Where can I dump trash near Worcester?
- Worcester Residential Drop-Off & Recycling Center (1065 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA 01607)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Worcester?
- No permanent HHW facility — four annual drop-off events (typically spring and fall) by appointment only at 1065 Millbury St; free for Worcester residents with proof of residency; limit 25 gallons or 25 pounds. Next event: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9am-12pm. Sharps also accepted at events in sturdy sealed containers.
- Yard waste in Worcester: Free drop-off April-November at 1065 Millbury St (Wed 8:30am-7pm, Fri 8:30am-3pm, Sat/Sun 9am-5pm, 9am-4pm in Nov) and at 300 Chandler St / 299 Clark St (Wed 8:30am-3pm, Sat 9am-5pm); free fall curbside leaf collection — rake leaves into the gutter on posted streets
- Free drop-off April-November at 1065 Millbury St (Wed 8:30am-7pm, Fri 8:30am-3pm, Sat/Sun 9am-5pm, 9am-4pm in Nov) and at 300 Chandler St / 299 Clark St (Wed 8:30am-3pm, Sat 9am-5pm); free fall curbside leaf collection — rake leaves into the gutter on posted streets
- E-waste in Worcester: Electronics (computer CPU/printer, monitors, TVs) accepted at the Residential Drop-Off Center for $5/item by appointment; curbside pickup of TVs/monitors via Casella at $55.25; non-alkaline and small rechargeable batteries $5; mercury-containing products (unbroken fluorescent lamps, button batteries, thermostats, switches) free of charge
- Electronics (computer CPU/printer, monitors, TVs) accepted at the Residential Drop-Off Center for $5/item by appointment; curbside pickup of TVs/monitors via Casella at $55.25; non-alkaline and small rechargeable batteries $5; mercury-containing products (unbroken fluorescent lamps, button batteries, thermostats, switches) free of charge