The large appliance removal program allows
the residents of Cambridge to dispose of large
appliances (commonly referred to as “white
goods”), such as washing machines, clothes
dryers, refrigerators, stoves, etc. In order
to have an appliance removed by the DPW, a
Cambridge resident must purchase an orange-colored
sticker at the DPW, 147 Hampshire Street.
Stickers can be purchased during office hours.
The charge for this sticker is $20 per appliance
or $15 for seniors.)
Payment can be made by cash, check or credit
card (Visa or MasterCard). Once this sticker
is purchased at the DPW, the removal is then
scheduled for a Wednesday or Thursday between
7:00 am-3:00 pm. Appliances are scheduled
for Wednesdays and large televisions or computer
monitors (diagonal screen length greater than
20") are scheduled for Thursdays.
The appliance must be put out on the sidewalk
on Tuesday after 6:00 p.m. for a Wednesday
scheduled pickup. If an appliance is put out
before 6:00 p.m. fines of $25.00 per day may
be invoked. Questions may be directed to (617)
349-4800.
Freon (chlorofluorocarbons) is removed from
refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers
and dehumidifiers in order to meet the Clean
Air Act. All appliances are then sent to a
local scrap metal recycling facility.
Computers & TVs 