House cleanout in York, ME
York's median home value is near $584,000, and close to 28% of residents have reached 65. Our crew clears year-round homes and summer places from York Village to Cape Neddick.
- What junk removal and cleanout companies charge nearby
- $6,000+
- For a 3 to 4 bedroom home. Not an On Course price. We can usually do it for less. Free walkthrough quote.
- York bulky item fee
- No pickup
- The town ended bulky pickup in July 2026.
- 30-yard dumpster rental
- $1,050+
- For one rental, based on Kittery prices.
- Time to fill a 30-yard
- 5+ days
- 4,000+ pounds lifted by hand. We do the heavy lifting.
York homes
York grew from a fishing and lumber town into a summer resort after the Civil War, according to the town's history.
Census estimates count four in five York homes as owner-occupied and about 35% as built before 1960.
Summer places and junk removal in York
Selling a cottage at York Beach or emptying a second home in York Harbor? We clear the beds, dressers and summer gear so the place is ready to sell or rent.
Garage and basement junk goes out in that job too.
What it costs to dump big items in York
York changed its rules in 2026. Curbside bulk pickup ended on July 6, 2026, and the town facility does not take mattresses, wood furniture or construction debris.
| Item or rule | What the town publishes |
|---|---|
| Mattress or box spring | Not accepted; the town lists the Kennebunk Transfer Station and private haulers |
| Couch or furniture | Not accepted at the facility; no curbside bulk pickup since July 6, 2026 |
| Freon appliances (fridge, freezer, AC, dehumidifier) | Accepted with doors removed; fee not published |
| TVs and computers | Universal Waste Days, 1st and 3rd Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm; fee not published |
| Tires | Annual Tire Drop Day only (next: April 24, 2027), cash fees not published |
| Construction debris | Not accepted; the town suggests a dumpster or a contractor |
| Permit | $25 a year for residents, valid July 1 to June 30 |
| Hours | Wed and Sat 9 am to 4 pm, year-round |
With no mattress or furniture drop-off in town, a York house full of beds means hauling to another town. We take every piece in one job, and the disposal cost is part of your quote.
Sources: York DPW, Waste and Recycling; York DPW, Frequently Asked Questions; York DPW, 2026 to 2027 Trash and Recycling Guide. Fees checked October 2026. Towns change fees and hours, so confirm with the town before a trip.
York cleanout questions
Where can I get rid of a mattress in York, Maine?
The York Recycling and Compost Facility does not take mattresses. The town points residents to the Kennebunk Transfer Station or a private hauler.
Does York still pick up bulk items at the curb?
No. Curbside bulk pickup ended on July 6, 2026.
Can you clear a York summer cottage at the end of the season?
Yes, tell us what stays in the cottage, and the crew removes everything else before you close, sell or rent it.
Do you haul junk in York Beach and Cape Neddick?
Yes, junk removal is part of every York cleanout, wherever the home is in town.
Where does furniture go in York now that bulk pickup ended?
York stopped curbside bulk pickup on July 6, 2026, and its facility refuses mattresses and furniture. Kittery roll-offs, the nearest with prices, reach $1,050.