Bulky items, such as furniture and appliances, cannot be picked up during regular, weekly trash and recycling services. Items can be brought to the Manchester Drop Off Facility, or you may schedule an appointment for curbside Bulky Item Pickup for certain items. Pickup is for Manchester residents only.
Schedule an Appointment for Bulky Item Pickup
Manchester residents may request a curbside pickup of bulky items (maximum of five items per appointment) by submitting a completed Bulky Pickup Request Form along with the applicable fee. You can mail the form and payment, or come to the Department of Public Works at 475 Valley Street to schedule.
Appointment Cost
The cost is $25 and covers up to five (5) items. If paying by credit card, a 2% processing fee will be added.
Eligible Items - Allowed
- chairs, couches and cribs
- exercise equipment
- free-standing shelves
- kitchen and laundry appliances
- mattresses and box springs
- rugs and carpets
Ineligible Items - Not Allowed
By law or for safety reasons, the following materials are not allowed for Bulky Pickup:
- Construction/demolition debris (including doors, windows, cabinetry and bathroom fixtures)
- Electronics (including televisions, computers, monitors and VCRs)
- Landscaping materials (such as rocks, concrete or wood)
- Propane tanks, fire extinguishers or other pressurized containers
- Glass items (those with trivial amounts of glass MAY be collected, at the driver's discretion)
Bringing Items to Drop Off Facility
As an alternative to Bulky Item Pickup, you can bring items to the Manchester Drop Off Facility. Most items can be disposed of at the facility. Fees and permits may apply. However, Manchester residents are eligible to bring up to ten (10) bulky items each year at no charge (free):
- Residents must possess a current facility permit ($5 annually)
- Bulky items must come from the permit-holders’ residence
- Is the item primarily metal? There is no charge for disposing bulky items that are primarily metal. Must be a residential or commercial permit-holder.
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