Bulk items consists of the following:
Furniture: Sofas, chairs (metal & wooden), desks, tables, bookcases, entertainments centers
Bedding: Box springs, mattresses, foot and head board, dressers, mirrors must be taped to prevent breakage
Rugs/Carpet: Must be rolled and tied (twine or duct tape)
For any bulk item collection, please contact Waste Management at 800-972-4545 to schedule your pick-up. Please then follow their instructions.
Source: http://www.medford.org/pages/medfordma_recycle/bulky