Getting rid of bulk waste in "off season"

Submitted by Powerhelix t3_1035s7f in WorcesterMA

Hi all,

Still kinda new to Worcester. Evidently bulk waste can only be disposed of "by appointment only" between April and November (see link below). Doesn't seem like there are any options between December and March? What am I supposed to do with old bed frames, pieces of furniture, etc. during the "off season"? Are there any options for getting rid of these items. Waste disposal seems pretty expensive and limited here compared to previous cities I've lived in.

https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/residential-drop-off-center/bulk-waste-disposal

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Spenmem t1_j2x29h6 wrote

superior waste on Cambridge street is likely your best bet. You can drive there, they weigh your car or truck and charge you per lb for dumping plus an extra charge for mattress etc.

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Powerhelix OP t1_j2x3i8b wrote

That sounds like it's exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks for the suggestion.

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SmartSherbet t1_j2zuzfa wrote

Can we talk about how outrageous it is that our city just flat out declines to perform a basic municipal service for a full third of the year?

Plenty of cities offer bulk waste disposal at curbside for no additional charge, included in your monthly trash utility payment.

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Powerhelix OP t1_j3065gm wrote

My last house was larger, on a much larger piece of land, and in a much nicer school district. I paid 1/3 what I pay here in property tax, and that included waste disposal (including bulk items, as much as I wanted to get rid of, year round). Not sure what Worcester is doing with my money, but something seems pretty silly here.

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SmartSherbet t1_j31q9bg wrote

Our money is mostly going to the cops to pay fraudulent overtime, buy military equipment and horses, and fund brutality and civil rights settlements.

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atomicturkey27 t1_j2xwu3m wrote

Seconding superior waste. We’ve gone there many times and dumped close to 3000lbs of tile from home renovation. It can be a little stressful the first time you go there but they’ll help you out navigating around the facility

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lunch420 t1_j2ydgdo wrote

Also Casella Waste systems in Oxford that’s $100 minimum for waste/demo. Charge extra for tv’s, tires, mattresses etc.
200 Leicester St, North Oxford, MA 01537

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neilkelly t1_j2zacc0 wrote

casella will also come pick up for even more $$$.

https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/residential-drop-off-center/bulk-waste-disposal

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legalpretzel t1_j2zm1er wrote

It’s actually not that bad. In 2018 I was trying to get rid of a heavy wood island on wheels left by the previous owner of our house and casella was going to charge me $40 to take it away. I just had to get it out to the curb.

It really depends on what you’re throwing away.

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Powerhelix OP t1_j306ias wrote

Thanks for the recommendation. Sounds like their services are a bit more comprehensive than what I'd need. $100 for an old bed frame, couch, and bedside table seems like overkill, but I'll keep them in mind if I ever need a shed taken down.

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bartnd t1_j2x0ck3 wrote

I'd try calling Wormtown to give you an estimate. I've had them come out a few times and prices were very reasonable.

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Powerhelix OP t1_j2x2u99 wrote

I shot them an email. Looks like their services are a bit more than I need (I definitely don't have a dumpster full of stuff and I can easily haul it in my truck), but I'm eager to see what they've got for an estimate.

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Kangaroo_Square t1_j32450j wrote

Check out @mjhservices on IG newer business but they were super helpful!

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