Worcester trash & bulky-item rules
Worcester residents can use the Residential Drop-Off Center for paid item-specific disposal or arrange paid curbside bulk pickup through Casella. The City’s current pages conflict on how many HHW days are held annually, so residents should use the posted 2026 event dates rather than a generic annual count.
Worcester, MA — start here
Guidance checked against the official/local sources below. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Worcester residents can use the Residential Drop-Off Center for paid item-specific disposal or arrange paid curbside bulk pickup through Casella. The City’s current pages conflict on how many HHW days are held annually, so residents should use the posted 2026 event dates rather than a generic annual count.
Who qualifies matters. Residential eligibility and fees depend on the property and disposal route.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
The Millbury Street drop-off center publishes item-specific fees, and Casella offers curbside pickup for eligible residential buildings with per-item charges. Current curbside rates vary by item, so the City’s live bulk-waste page should control.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
For 2026, the City announced HHW events on April 18, July 18, September 2 and November 7 at 1065 Millbury Street. One current page says the program is typically four times per year while another still says two, so the dated event calendar is safer than a generic frequency statement.
Where to take large items in Worcester
Resident drop-off route for accepted bulk and special materials; use the dated City schedule.
Before set-out
Use the City’s live bulk-waste page for current drop-off or Casella rates and the current HHW event page for an appointment. Do not rely on a generic “two” or “four” events-per-year statement when exact 2026 dates are posted.
- Confirm the service address and the agency or hauler responsible for it.
- Check whether the bulky route requires an appointment, assigned week, sticker, fee or volume limit.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Worcester guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Worcester — Bulk Waste DisposalOfficial/local source for this guide · worcesterma.gov
- Worcester — Household Hazardous Waste DayOfficial/local source for this guide · worcesterma.gov
- Worcester — 2026 Drop-Off Center AnnouncementOfficial/local source for this guide · worcesterma.gov