Haverhill, MA Bulky Item Pickup Rules — What the City Covers (And What It Doesn’t)

Before you drag that old couch to the curb, here’s exactly how Haverhill’s bulky item pickup system works — and where it falls short for bigger jobs.

How Haverhill’s City Bulk Pickup Works

The City of Haverhill provides curbside bulky item pickup through its contracted waste hauler. Here are the rules as of 2026:

1 Free Item Per Week

Only one bulky item is picked up free each week. Every additional item is billed separately.

2 Business Days’ Notice

You must call at least two business days before your scheduled trash day. Monday pickup? Call by Thursday.

Curbside by 6 AM

Items must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on your collection day. Miss it and the whole pickup is skipped.

Holiday Delays

Holiday weeks shift the entire pickup schedule. No exceptions, no make-up days.

What the City Won’t Pick Up

Haverhill’s bulky item service does not cover:

  • Hazardous waste — paint, chemicals, aerosols, automotive fluids, batteries
  • Electronics with CRT screens — old tube-style TVs and monitors
  • Construction debris — drywall, lumber, renovation waste
  • Tires, propane tanks, or medical waste
  • More than one item per week without paying extra through the hauler

For hazardous materials, the City of Haverhill runs a periodic Household Hazardous Waste collection program through the Health Department. Check haverhillma.gov for the next scheduled date.

What About the Transfer Station?

Some Haverhill residents use nearby transfer stations like the Mello facility in Georgetown for DIY disposal. This can save money if you own a truck and have the time — but you’ll need to load, transport, and unload everything yourself, and fees apply per item type (mattresses, for example, typically run around $50 flat).

When the City System Isn’t Enough

The city’s bulk pickup works for a single lamp or a broken chair every now and then. It doesn’t work when you need to:

  • Clear out a garage, basement, or attic in one shot
  • Clean out a rental unit between tenants on a deadline
  • Handle an estate cleanout after a family member passes
  • Remove construction debris from a renovation
  • Get rid of more than one bulky item without waiting weeks

That’s where a local junk removal service fills the gap — same-day or next-day pickup, no item limits, no curbside rule, and we handle the lifting.

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