Help for an inherited house in Dennis, MA
Start with the cleanout, then line up what the house needs next.
Dennis is in Barnstable 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 Barnstable County.
Getting rid of things in Dennis
From the town's own pages. Fees and rules change. Confirm with the town before you go.
- Furniture and bulky items: Transfer station: loveseat, couch or sofa $15 each; upholstered chair $10. (source, checked Nov 2026)
- Mattresses and box springs: Transfer station: $30 each for residents ($50 commercial), mattress or box spring. (source, checked Nov 2026)
- Appliances (white goods): Washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, stove, water heater $10 each; dehumidifiers, microwaves and air conditioners $5 each. (source, checked Nov 2026)
- TVs, monitors and electronics: TVs, computer monitors and laptops $15 each. (source, checked Nov 2026)
- Transfer station or drop-off: Dennis Transfer Station; a transfer station pass is required, second vehicle pass $22. (source, checked Nov 2026)
- Hazardous waste days: The town posts a Household Hazardous Waste schedule page. (source, checked Nov 2026)
Not checked yet: dumpster or roll-off permit. Check with the Dennis 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.