Freezer Removal in Brookline, Massachusetts

Request a Bulky Item Pickup Online Step 1: Register an account on our online permit portal, Accela. You may skip this step if you already have an account. Step 2: Request a pickup. If you require assistance, please email bulky@brooklinema.gov or call the Department of Public Works at (617) 730-2156.

Earth-friendly disposal Household items and clothing to a charity like Goodwill, Mission of Deeds, and The Wish Project. Damaged clothing and linens to textile recycling. Blankets and towels to a local vet or animal shelter. Prescription medications to the police station.

Use the MassDEP Beyond the Bin Recycling Directory to find charities and organizations near you that accept them for reuse or recycling. Take advantage of retailer haul-away. Most furniture and mattress sellers accept old mattresses for recycling and disposal when they deliver newly purchased mattresses to your home.

In Massachusetts, you cannot throw TVs in the regular trash; they must be recycled at approved facilities or through special collection events, using resources like RecycleSmart MA, Earth911, or your town's website for local options like drop-offs, mail-backs, or retailer take-backs (e.g., Best Buy). Older CRT TVs are especially hazardous due to lead and require proper handling, often at designated e-waste events or facilities.