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Recycling in Lexington, MA

Lexington residents put one bulky item a week, such as a sofa, out with trash, and schedule paid appointment pickups through LexSortSmart for mattresses and box springs ($49.50, recycled by UTEC), appliances ($27.50–$44) and TVs or computers ($28.60–$53.90); large scrap metal and exercise equipment go free. Hazardous waste goes to the Minuteman facility on Hartwell Avenue.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Town of Lexington: Trash (opens in new tab) · Town of Lexington Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
    • Bulky items such as sofas, recliners, tires without rims and lawn furniture go out with trash, one per week, up to 100 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • From September 1, 2026, appointment items cost: mattresses and box springs $49.50 each; Freon appliances (refrigerator/freezer, AC) $44.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances without Freon (washer, dryer, microwave, stove) cost $27.50; small CRTs/electronics (TV, computer, monitor) up to 24 inches $28.60. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large CRTs/electronics 24 inches or more cost $53.90; large scrap metal, including exercise equipment, has no fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances, CRTs/electronics and scrap metal are picked up Wednesdays (request by Friday noon); mattresses every other Friday (request by Wednesday 5 p.m.), scheduled and paid through LexSortSmart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Lexington: Mattress & Box Spring Recycling (opens in new tab) · Town of Lexington Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
    • UTEC collects and recycles mattresses and box springs from Lexington; collection is every other Friday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Watertown Public Health: Household Hazardous Waste (Minuteman facility) (opens in new tab) · City of Watertown Public Health Department
    • Only residents of Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Lexington, Lincoln, Waltham and Watertown may use Minuteman collections, and they must pre-register online. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Water-based (latex) paints are not accepted at Minuteman collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Waltham: 2026-27 Recycling & Trash Brochure (opens in new tab) · City of Waltham Recycling Department
    • Minuteman accepts oil- and lead-based paint, automotive batteries, pesticides, cleaners, antifreeze and mercury products. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Automotive batteries are on the Minuteman acceptable items list. Checked October 26, 2026.

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