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City of New Bedford Official Website - Department of Public Facilities - Bulky Waste & Special Collection

Bulky Waste and Special Collection

Bulky Waste

Bulky waste includes couches, mattresses and wooden furniture. ABC Disposal will collect one (1) bulky item per stop as part of the normal solid waste collection. For apartment dwellers, this means that one item is allowed each week for the entire building. No appointment is required.

Bulky items can also be dropped off at the Shawmut Avenue Transfer Station (1103 Shawmut Avenue), Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Four items will be accepted free of charge within a six-month time period. If you bring more than four items, there will be a fee.

Special Collection

Special collection items require an appointment and include televisions, computer monitors, white goods (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, etc), air conditioners and any metal items.

Call ABC Disposal at (508) 999-2619 for an appointment.

Special collection items can also be dropped off at the Shawmut Avenue Transfer Station. There may be a fee.


Department of Public Facilities
294 Liberty Street - New Bedford, MA 02740 - Tel: 508-979-1520 - Fax: 508-979-1521
Administrative Offices of Parks, Recreation & Beaches
181 Hillman St - Building 3 - New Bedford, MA 02740 - Tel: 508-961-3015 - Fax: 508-991-6189