Bulky Items and Appliances

Reuse Before You Throw Away

Consider donating appliances or bulky items in good working condition. For more information on donation or drop-off locations, visit Beyond the Bin.

Bulky Item Pickup

Through Belmont's partnership with Waste Management, every household is offered bulky item pickup. Pickups can be scheduled by phone or online, and must be scheduled by 1pm the business day before your scheduled trash day. Only the item scheduled will be picked up, so residents that are moving have to plan in advance. Any excessive trash will be left at the curb. 

To call and schedule a pickup, call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 

To schedule a pickup online, click here

These ARE Bulky Items

  • Furniture, not broken down
  • Headboards
  • Large plastic toys that can't be donated

These items are not considered bulky items and must be disposed of privately:

  • Metal items
  • Drafting tables
  • Heavy worktables
  • Construction material, including doors, and windows
  • Exercise equipment
  • Sporting equipment
  • Bikes
  • Tires
  • Swing sets
  • Plumbing Fixtures, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, faucets

Appliances 

Belmont offers weekly pickup and recycling of certain appliances. 

To pay for and schedule pickup, call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545.

To schedule a pickup online, click here.

Appliances will cost $40 per item. Televisions and other screens will cost $55 per item. 

Yes, It CAN Be Recycled Through the Town.
  • Clothes Washers
  • Clothes Dryers
  • Refrigerators (Doors removed on all sizes also drawers and shelves have to be taped and secured inside the refrigerator)
  • Freezers (Doors removed on all sizes also drawers and shelves have to be taped and secured inside the freezer)
  • Dish Washers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Trash Compactors
  • Air Conditioners
  • Stoves
  • Water Heaters
  • Snow Blowers (oil must be drained & gas tank removed)
  • Lawn Mowers (oil must be drained & gas tank removed)
  • Barbecue Grills (no tank)
  • Microwave Ovens
  • Televisions
  • Monitors
  • Laptops
  • Copiers with a CRT
  • Oscilloscopes

No, It CANNOT be Recycled Through the Town. 

Not all appliances can be recycled through Belmont's recycling program. Some of these may be recyclable at certain electronics retailers, but many of these items are put in the trash. Please call the DPW office at 617-993-2680 or consult the Recyclopedia for information on disposing of these items.

  • Appliances
    • Toaster
    • Toaster Oven
    • Blender
    • Electric Grill
    • Electric Griddle
    • Coffee Maker
    • Can Opener
    • Bread Maker
    • Air Fryer
    • Instant pots
  • Electronics
    • Video Cassette Recorder
    • DVD Player
    • Radio / Stereo
    • Speakers
    • CPUs (Computer Tower)
    • Keyboards, Computer Mouse
    • Printer
    • Telephone
    • Answering Machine
    • Fax Machine