Somerville has the densest population of any city in New England, and nowhere is that density more visible than at the curb on trash day. Narrow streets, triple-deckers stacked three across, and shared driveways mean bins are packed tight and used hard. A single dirty bin in a Davis Square alley affects four households. Blue Brick's curbside bin cleaning service runs Somerville routes weekly, sanitizing residential bins and building-shared bins at prices that make sense for the city's heavy multifamily housing stock.
This page walks through how Blue Brick's curbside bin cleaning service works in Somerville, what's included in every visit, what the plans cost, and answers to the questions Somerville residents most often ask before signing up. If you'd rather skip straight to booking, call or text 781-330-5604 or visit bluebrickmass.com/book.
Why Somerville Homeowners Choose Blue Brick Bin Cleaning
Somerville's neighborhoods -- Davis Square, Union Square, Porter Square, Ball Square, and Assembly Square -- each have their own character and their own bin challenges. Here are the five reasons residents across the city sign up for our service.
Triple-deckers get the heaviest bin use in Somerville
A typical Somerville triple-decker has 9+ people sharing 2 bins. That's triple the usage of a single-family home, and the residue shows fast. Our monthly service is priced so a 3-unit building can clean both bins for less than $50/month total.
Coordinated with Somerville's DPW rotation
Somerville DPW runs weekly trash and bi-weekly recycling on a neighborhood rotation -- Davis Square Tuesdays, Union Square Wednesdays, Assembly Square Thursdays. We match our cleaning day to your pickup day so the bin is empty when we arrive.
Handles Somerville's notoriously tight streets
Streets like Porter Square's narrow lanes and Ball Square's one-ways aren't truck-friendly. Our equipment is sized to fit Somerville streets, and our drivers are local -- they know where to park and how to maneuver without blocking anyone.
Cuts rodent pressure in Union Square alleyways
Somerville has ongoing rodent complaints, especially in Union Square, Winter Hill, and East Somerville where older buildings create harborage. Food residue in trash bins is the primary food source. Cleaning the bin monthly cuts the food supply at the most accessible point.
Eco-friendly to match Somerville's values
Somerville is one of the most progressive cities in Massachusetts on environmental policy. Our process uses plant-based cleaners, captures 100% of wastewater, and operates on biodiesel blends. It fits Somerville's values.
Somerville Neighborhoods We Service
Our Somerville route covers every residential neighborhood in the city. One weekly cleaning pass through Somerville handles trash bins, recycling bins, and yard waste totes at single-family homes, condos, and small multi-family buildings alike. If your street is in Somerville, we serve it.
What's Included in Every Bin Cleaning
Every Blue Brick bin cleaning in Somerville includes the same 7-step process, whether it's a one-time clean or your 12th monthly service. No upsells, no hidden charges, no skipped steps.
200-Degree Pressure Wash
Truck-mounted hot water pressure washer blasts the inside, outside, lid, and wheels of each bin at 200 degrees Fahrenheit -- hot enough to melt greasy buildup and kill bacteria on contact.
EPA-Registered Sanitizer
After pressure washing, every bin is treated with a commercial-grade, EPA-registered sanitizer that kills E. coli, salmonella, listeria, and the bacteria responsible for trash odor. Safe around pets and children.
Deodorizer & Fresh Scent
A final application of commercial deodorizer leaves the bin with a light, clean scent that lasts 3 to 4 weeks. Not perfume -- a neutral clean smell that masks nothing and actually eliminates odor at the source.
100% Wastewater Capture
Every drop of wash water is vacuumed into an onboard holding tank and disposed at a licensed wastewater treatment facility. Nothing enters Somerville's storm drains, streets, or waterways.
72-Hour Odor Guarantee
If your bin smells bad within 72 hours of service, we come back and re-clean it at no charge. No questions, no fine print. Just call or text.
Curbside Convenience
You don't have to be home. Roll the empty bin to the curb on service day -- we do the rest. Typical visit: 3 to 5 minutes per bin, no mess, no water on your driveway.
Pricing for Somerville Residents
Three simple plans. No contracts on the monthly plan. Quarterly customers lock in the lowest per-visit rate. One-time service available for spring reset, post-tenant turnover, or before hosting an event.
One-Time
- Full pressure wash
- EPA sanitizer
- Deodorizer
- 72-hour guarantee
Monthly
- Same-day scheduling on your pickup day
- Full pressure wash & sanitize every month
- No contract -- cancel anytime
- Multi-bin discount: 10% off 2+
Quarterly
- Lowest per-visit rate
- 4 scheduled cleanings per year
- Priority scheduling
- Seasonal add-ons available
How It Works
From sign-up to sanitized bin, the whole process takes less than a week. Here's every step.
1. Book Online or Text
Visit bluebrickmass.com/book or text 781-330-5604 with your Somerville address, number of bins, and preferred plan. Confirmation within a few hours.
2. We Match Your Pickup Day
We check Somerville's DPW pickup schedule for your street and slot you into our weekly Somerville route for that same day, so your bin is empty when we arrive.
3. Bin Left at the Curb
After DPW empties your bin, leave it at the curb. No need to be home. Our truck arrives within a few hours, cleans at the curb, and leaves it in place.
4. Clean, Sanitized, Dry
3 to 5 minutes per bin. Pressure wash, sanitize, deodorize, wastewater captured. Bin returns to its spot clean, dry, and smelling fresh.
FAQs for Somerville Residents
Yes. Triple-deckers are one of our most common configurations in Somerville. We offer building pricing starting at 3 bins -- the whole building gets cleaned on one day, and we bill the landlord directly.
Usually yes. If your bin is in an alley that's accessible by foot from a public street, we can roll it out, clean it, and put it back. There's a $5 fee per bin for backyard or alley access beyond 20 feet from our truck.
We park curbside for 4 to 6 minutes per bin. For Davis Square residents, we schedule cleaning during mid-morning (10am to 12pm) when street parking is most available. In 500+ Somerville cleanings, we've never been ticketed or blocked traffic.
Yes. Compared to hiring a residential cleaning service to hand-scrub a bin (which most won't do), our rate of $29/month is a fraction of the cost, and we use commercial equipment that does a far better job than any hand-cleaning could.
Yes. Several Assembly Square condo buildings use our service for their trash rooms and shared bins. We bill the association monthly, and the association divides the cost among unit owners.
We don't sell bins, but we document any pre-existing damage and will not be held responsible for bin failures unrelated to our cleaning. In 600+ Somerville cleanings, we've never damaged a bin with our equipment.
Most homeowners in Somerville spend years ignoring their bins because the job feels too gross to do yourself and too small to hire a cleaning service for. Blue Brick exists to solve exactly that gap -- a professional, recurring, affordable service for the one thing on your property you never want to touch.
Clean Bins for Your Somerville Home
Book your first cleaning in Somerville today. Monthly plans start at $29 per bin. No contract, cancel anytime. Text or call 781-330-5604.