Recycling in Waltham, MA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• City of Waltham Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Waltham Recycling Department
  • Waltham residents may put out one bulk item per week beside their trash barrels, such as chairs, couches (one sectional piece per week), dressers or bookcases. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk items include chairs, couches (sectionals one section per week), dressers, bookcases and humidifiers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • In multi-family homes with City trash service (six or fewer units), each household may put out one bulk item per week. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Waltham Recycling: How to recycle electronics & appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Waltham Recycling Department
  • Capitol Waste Services picks up TVs and computer monitors by appointment only on the regular pickup day; call 855-533-3400 at least 24 hours ahead and set items out by 7 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Capitol Waste Services picks up major appliances for recycling, including washers, dryers, metal cabinets, refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners; call 855-533-3400 by 3:30 p.m. the day before. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Remove all doors from refrigerators and freezers and leave items upright at the curb by 7 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Waltham Recycling: Mattress Recycling Options (opens in new tab) · City of Waltham Recycling Department
  • For buildings with six or fewer units, the City contracts Green Mattress Co; call the Recycling Department at 781-314-3390 to schedule a mattress or box spring pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Call the Waltham Recycling Department at 781-314-3390 to schedule a mattress or box spring pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Each household may recycle up to 6 units per calendar year (one mattress or one box spring = one unit). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents of buildings with more than six units must arrange mattress collection through building management or a private recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses must be kept dry and set out only on the day of the scheduled collection, with the house number visible. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Waltham: 2026-27 Recycling & Trash Brochure (opens in new tab) · City of Waltham Recycling Department
  • All cardboard must be flattened and placed in the recycling cart with the lid closed; larger quantities can go to the residents-only dumpster at 165 Lexington Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Excess cardboard can also be placed in the residents-only dumpster at 165 Lexington Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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.
• Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: All Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
  • Goodwill Waltham (donation center) is at 215 Waverley Oaks Road, 02452; all Goodwill stores accept donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation center hours: Mon–Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m.. 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.

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