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Furniture, Appliance, Large Item Disposal

Public Works

Get Rid of It Right

Large appliances, electronics and other bulky waste may be disposed of curbside, however, many items require a disposal permit. Please use the "Get Rid of It Right" tool to determine if you need a permit for your item or to learn other ways to dispose of the item properly. See below for applying for a permit. 

Get Rid of It Right

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NOTE: Mattresses require a permit for disposal (but it’s free), but must be scheduled separately. Visit cambridgema.gov/mattress to schedule your free mattress or box spring collection.


Apply for a permit using the online service below

Additional Information

Most items are scheduled for Wednesdays or Thursdays. Place items curbside by 7AM on your collection day, or after 6PM the night before. No commercial or industrial items.

  1. Submitting the Online Appliance/Large Item Disposal Permit application.  
  2. In person at 147 Hampshire Street during business hours (Monday: 8:30am-8pm, Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm, or Friday: 8:30am-12pm). Payments in person can be made by check, money order, cash or credit card;
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