Reading DPW to host burnable bulk drop-off Saturday, October 24
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Residents with larger household items to get rid of can do so later this month. The Reading Department of Public Works will host a Burnable Bulk Drop-Off on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the DPW Facility, 75 Newcrossing Road.
What to know before you go
The event is open to Reading residents only, and drivers should bring a driver’s license for identification. Each household may bring only one vehicle load. Only cars and pickup trucks are accepted; trailers, vans, box trucks, and commercial vehicles are not allowed.
Accepted items
DPW says the following items are acceptable:
Furniture: Sectional couches, upholstered couches and chairs, loveseats, wooden chairs, tables, desks, dressers, sideboards, entertainment centers, file cabinets, coffee tables, headboards, and vanities and cabinets
Wood: Wooden doors
Yard waste: Wood and benches, up to three to four bundles, secured with tape or rope. Bundles may not include foliage and must be no more than 6 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length, with a maximum weight of 50 pounds each. Bundles should be bagged.
Carpets and rugs: Must be rolled or bundled, cut into 4-foot lengths, and secured with tape or rope, with a maximum of six rolls
Artificial Christmas trees
Windows: Must be taped on both sides
Items not accepted
The following items cannot be dropped off:
Automotive equipment: Auto parts and riding lawn mowers
Appliances and metal: White goods and appliances, and metal items
Electronics: Electronics, TVs, and computer monitors
Building and construction materials: Concrete, sheetrock, tiles, roofing tiles, insulation, granite, ceramic, construction and demolition materials, and rigid plastics
Furniture and household: Billiard and pool tables, including slate, as well as mattresses, box springs, sinks, bathtubs, and toilets
Clothing and recycling: Cardboard, clothing, textiles, and yard waste other than bundled wood and branches described above
Hazardous waste: Household hazardous materials, fire extinguishers, oil-based or oil-painted items, and anything containing lead paint
Treated wood: Pressure-treated or creosote-treated wood and items
Questions
Residents with questions about accepted items can contact Reading DPW at 781-942-9077 or visit the town website for more information.
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