Help for an inherited house in Bridgewater, MA
Start with the cleanout, then line up what the house needs next.
Bridgewater is in Plymouth County.
Estate cleanoutFull or partial cleanouts of an inherited house, including donation drop-off and haul-away.Verifying local prosJunk removalHaul-away for furniture, appliances and debris when the job is smaller than a full cleanout.Verifying local prosEstate salesCompanies that price and sell the contents of the house, often before the cleanout.Verifying local pros
Estate sale companies usually serve a whole region. See estate sales across Plymouth County.
Getting rid of things in Bridgewater
From the town's own pages. Fees and rules change. Confirm with the town before you go.
- Furniture and bulky items: No town curbside trash. Furniture is taken at the Transfer Station for per-item fees, for example couch $50, loveseat $40, recliner $45 (June 10, 2026 flyer). (source, checked Nov 2026)
- Mattresses and box springs: Taken at the Transfer Station for a per-item fee. Confirm the amount with the Transfer Station. (source, checked Nov 2026)
- Appliances (white goods): Transfer Station fees: refrigerator $25 (doors off), washer or dryer $10, window AC $12, dishwasher $10, microwave $6. (source, checked Nov 2026)
- TVs, monitors and electronics: TVs and computers are taken at the Transfer Station for a fee. Confirm the amount with the Transfer Station. (source, checked Nov 2026)
- Transfer station or drop-off: Bridgewater Transfer Station, Mon, Tue and Fri 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vehicle sticker required: 1 year $50, 2 years $75 (65+ and retired: $25 and $50); 1-day pass $15. Check or money order only, no cash. (source, checked Nov 2026)
Not checked yet: hazardous waste days; dumpster or roll-off permit. Check with the Bridgewater public works department for those.
Compare towns: mattress and furniture rules for other Massachusetts towns.
Items Massachusetts bans from the trash statewide are listed in the cleanout guide.