Bulk Collection

Appointments must be made two weeks prior to the scheduled collection weeks by calling Republic Services at 413-557-6700

• Residents in single to four family units are eligible for the curbside collection of bulky waste.
• Bulky items are household items such as a floor lamp, couch, or mattress that cannot fit in your trash cart.
• *Any refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner or dehumidifier to be collected must have a certificate affixed to it, by a qualified technician, stating all Freon (CFC's) have been removed. Contact your appliance service firm for this service.
• Toilets, sinks, and carpeting - 3 feet in length, maximum weight of 40 pounds, will require a $5 fee per item, paid directly to Republic Services.
• A maximum of 5 items per collection will be taken.
• A maximum 2 televisions per year are allowed.
• Items to be collected must originate from the resident's household and must be placed on the tree-belt by 7 a.m. of the scheduled collection day.
• Residents must call the collection contractor, Republic Services at 413-557-6700 to arrange for a bulk item collection. (Please do not call the Town Hall Offices for an appointment, we cannot schedule the collections, you must do so directly with Republic Services.)
• Bulk Collections will take place on specific weeks throughout the year.  Please refer to the currently collection calendar.  Appointments must be scheduled 2 weeks prior to the scheduled collection week.

The Mass DEP has issued its final 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan, including strategies to reduce waste disposal 30% by 2050.  This long term goal has resulted in changes to Agawam’s curbside program, including the removal of mattresses from our waste stream effective November 1^st.

Residents are encouraged to recycle their mattresses in one of the following methods:

1. Utilize the mattress take back program from the store your new mattress was purchased from.     Many stores offer the removal of old mattresses and box springs for a minimal fee. 
2. Contact a private waste hauler for collection.  Many waste removal, or house clean up companies, offer curbside collection for a fee. Some offer additional services to remove from inside the home. 
3. Transport mattresses to a local transfer station, such as K&W Transfer Station in W.Spfld or McNamara Transfer Station in Springfield.  Residents should call for current pricing.

Materials Specifically Excluded From Bulk Collection

 List is not all inclusive.