Mattress and furniture disposal rules, town by town
Clearing out a house means a lot of mattresses, couches and old appliances, and every town handles them differently. This table pulls the rules from each town's own website for 94 towns in Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Barnstable and Bristol counties. Every rule links to its source on the town's own website and shows the month we checked it.
So far 75 of 94 towns have at least one checked rule (352 rules in all). Where a cell says "Not checked yet", we could not confirm the rule on the town's site, so call the town before you plan around it. Fees and schedules change, so confirm with the town before a crew or a dumpster shows up.
Statewide, mattresses can't go in the trash in Massachusetts. They have to be collected separately for reuse or recycling (Recycle Smart MA).
Barnstable County
| Town | Mattresses and box springs | Furniture and bulky items | More rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | Transfer station: $40 per item if recyclable, $55 if dirty, stained or not recyclable. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Not checked yet | All 5 checked rules for Barnstable |
| Bourne | Mattresses are accepted at the residential recycling center (listed in the town recycling guide). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Not checked yet | All 5 checked rules for Bourne |
| Brewster | Recycling Center: $45 each; a mattress plus box spring counts as 2 units. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Recycling Center: sofas, love seats and upholstered chairs $20 each. Bulky waste and demolition debris $225 a ton, $5 minimum. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Brewster |
| Chatham | Transfer station: $50 each for mattresses and box springs (inquire at the gate). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Upholstered furniture is a fee item; demolition and bulky waste $225 per ton ($5 minimum). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Chatham |
| Dennis | Transfer station: $30 each for residents ($50 commercial), mattress or box spring. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Transfer station: loveseat, couch or sofa $15 each; upholstered chair $10. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Dennis |
| Eastham | Transfer station: box springs $20, crib mattresses $20, all other mattresses $50 each. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Transfer station: couch $20 each, other upholstered furniture fees on the 2026-2027 guide. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Eastham |
| Falmouth | Accepted at the Waste Management Facility, 458 Thomas B. Landers Rd. Some items carry a recycling fee; see the town fee list. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Not checked yet | All 6 checked rules for Falmouth |
| Harwich | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | All 1 checked rule for Harwich |
| Mashpee | Transfer station: $30 per mattress or box spring. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Transfer station resident fees: upholstered furniture $5 to $15, other furniture $2 to $5. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Mashpee |
| Orleans | Transfer station: $40 each. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Transfer station: upholstered sofa $25, upholstered chairs $20, bulky items $5 minimum. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Orleans |
| Provincetown | Transfer station fee schedule: mattress or box spring twin $35, full $40, queen $45, king $50. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Not checked yet | All 5 checked rules for Provincetown |
| Sandwich | Transfer station: any size mattress or box spring $40 in recyclable condition, $50 if not recyclable. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Transfer station: upholstered furniture $20, other furniture and throw rugs $10. Only permitted vehicles may dispose of bulky items. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Sandwich |
| Truro | Transfer station: mattresses and box springs $50 per item. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Transfer station: soft furniture $50 per item (fee schedule revised August 2025; Board of Health regulations effective July 1, 2026 also list $50). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Truro |
| Wellfleet | Transfer station: mattresses $20 each, box springs $20 each. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Sofas and chairs by weight, $290 per ton (fee schedule effective Jan. 1, 2024). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Wellfleet |
| Yarmouth | Mattress recycling at the town disposal area: $35 for all mattresses and box springs. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Not checked yet | All 3 checked rules for Yarmouth |
Bristol County
| Town | Mattresses and box springs | Furniture and bulky items | More rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acushnet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | All 1 checked rule for Acushnet |
| Attleboro | Not bulk items. Dry mattresses with no bed bugs or mold are recycled at the Attleboro Recycling Center, 29 Pond St. North, $25 per piece. Tue and Thu 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Fri and Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Futon mattresses count as bulk items. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulk items (furniture, toilets, non-metal sinks, carpet) are picked up by Waste Management. Call (800) 972-4545 or go to wm.com to schedule. The city bulk page lists a fee of $33.20 per item. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Attleboro |
| Berkley | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Berkley public works department. |
| Dartmouth | Transfer station: mattresses $40 each, box springs $40 each. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Curbside scheduled collection of bulky items is part of the town program, with fees on the Bulky Item Waste Program sheet. At the transfer station, furniture and carpets are by weight, $13 minimum up to 200 lbs. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Dartmouth |
| Dighton | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Dighton public works department. |
| Easton | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Easton public works department. |
| Fairhaven | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Fairhaven public works department. |
| Fall River | Curbside bulky item program: $50 per mattress, scheduled and paid online (DCM Bulky Items Program). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Curbside bulky item collection. Buy and schedule tickets online through the DCM Bulky Items Program. 1 to 3 items $12 unless otherwise noted. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 2 checked rules for Fall River |
| Freetown | Not checked yet | Transfer station, 49 Howland Rd., Assonet, accepts bulky items for a fee (see Transfer Station Fees on the town page). Recycling is free. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 4 checked rules for Freetown |
| Mansfield | Contact HandUp, a private company, for a curbside pickup appointment (town page, since Oct. 2022). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Curbside trash customers schedule and pay for bulky items and white goods online, or call 1-800-972-4545 (since Jan. 1, 2024). No stickers needed. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Mansfield |
| New Bedford | Curbside by appointment with Capitol Waste, (855) 533-3400, for a per-item fee. One mattress and one box spring per dwelling unit every six months. Must be bagged or wrapped in 3 to 4 mil plastic. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Capitol Waste picks up bulky waste by appointment on your regular trash day, up to 3 items: (855) 533-3400 or capitolws.com/Scheduler. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for New Bedford |
| North Attleborough | Recycling Center: mattresses $40, box springs $40. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulky item pickup through Waste Management, by phone or online, $34.80 per item paid when booking (town-subsidized rate for trash program customers). Not white goods, TVs, mattresses or construction debris. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for North Attleborough |
| Norton | $50 per mattress and $50 per box spring. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Curbside pickup of large items on Mondays for an extra $10 pickup charge; call 508-285-0239 to arrange. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 4 checked rules for Norton |
| Raynham | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Raynham public works department. |
| Rehoboth | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Rehoboth public works department. |
| Seekonk | Curbside: $65 sticker per mattress or box spring, includes a protective bag; picked up the 3rd Wednesday of the month. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Curbside for residents in the town trash program: furniture, toilets, carpet and similar $10 sticker, picked up the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Stickers (cash or check) at DPW, 871 Taunton Ave. Or a 1-load drop-off pass for $30. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Seekonk |
| Somerset | Not picked up curbside. Bring to the Highway Department Transfer Station: mattress $50, box spring $50, crib $20, soiled $125. From December to March, TVs and mattresses are taken only on Fridays. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Large bulk items and white goods are picked up on scheduled bulk days, not trash day (EZ Disposal schedule). Loveseat or recliner $10 at the transfer station. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Somerset |
| Swansea | Bring to the Highway Department, 101 Gardner Neck Rd., Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. From July 15, 2026: $35 recyclable, $50 non-recyclable, per piece. A curbside option is also listed. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | One bulk item a week with a tag can go out with household trash. Tags $35 each from listed stores. TVs, electronics, large appliances and scrap metal are handled separately. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 2 checked rules for Swansea |
| Taunton | Not taken as bulk waste. Curbside recycling through HandUp, (774) 271-8744 or handupmattress.com, $35 per unit (mattress and box spring count as two), card payment. Wet, soiled, moldy or bed bug units cost extra. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Upholstered chairs, furniture and sofas are still allowed as bulk waste curbside. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 4 checked rules for Taunton |
| Westport | Transfer station mattress recycling program for residents, any size, reduced fee $25 per piece. Mattresses that do not qualify are trash, $75 each. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Transfer station fee schedule (effective Jan. 2, 2026): sofas and loveseats $65 each, tables $35 each. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Westport |
Norfolk County
| Town | Mattresses and box springs | Furniture and bulky items | More rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | No longer taken as bulk. Bring to the town compost site: no fee if acceptable, $120 per item if unacceptable (wet, bed bugs and similar). The town also lists Green Mattress curbside pickup at $70 for Avon residents. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Town bulk collection days: Aug. 8, 2026, Nov. 7, 2026, Feb. 27, 2027, May 1, 2027. For individual bulk pickups call Republic Services at 800-825-3260; fees apply. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Avon |
| Bellingham | Taken at the Recycling Center for a per-item fee, higher if the mattress is wet or soiled. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulky waste and large items, limit one per week, are part of town trash collection (2026-2027 calendar). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Bellingham |
| Braintree | Not collected curbside since July 1, 2024 and not accepted at the Drop-Off Center. Residents book and pay a private company; the town lists Handup Mattress Collection. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Curbside, up to 2 bulky items (furniture and appliances) a week. Schedule with Capitol Waste at least one week before your collection day, online at capitolws.com/Scheduler/SchedHome or (855) 533-3400. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Braintree |
| Brookline | Mattresses and box springs carry a per-item fee, scheduled and prepaid a week ahead; collected Tuesdays. DPW (617) 730-2156. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Town trash customers schedule and prepay at least a week ahead, online (Accela) or at Town Hall; up to 4 items a week. Wood or upholstered furniture and rugs carry a per-item fee. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Brookline |
| Canton | Drop-off container at the Canton Transfer Station, 99 Pine St. $40 per unit, paid in person at DPW, 801 Washington St., before drop-off (no payment taken at the station). Or ask the retailer, or call Green Team Junk Removal (508) 244-0450. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Curbside bulk pickup through Republic Services, 1-800-222-5158, at least 72 hours ahead. $68.25 per item, paid to Republic. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Canton |
| Cohasset | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Cohasset public works department. |
| Dedham | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Dedham public works department. |
| Dover | Transfer station dedicated container, all year. $45 per mattress (including memory foam) or box spring since Feb. 1, 2023, paid online or by check. Residents can also take them to Conigliaro Industries. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Furniture has its own area at the transfer station, next to the mattress container. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Dover |
| Foxborough | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Foxborough public works department. |
| Franklin | Not collected curbside. Recycling Center, 455 Beaver St.: $65 each, clean and dry, no foam or futons. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Not accepted at the Recycling Center. Curbside bulk pickup through Waste Management: schedule at WM.com (Bulk Trash Pickup) or 800-972-4545. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Franklin |
| Holbrook | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | All 2 checked rules for Holbrook |
| Medfield | Transfer station: place in the area behind the Tip Floor Building, $50 per unit by check to the Town of Medfield, paid at the DPW office in Town Hall or the gate. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Not checked yet | All 3 checked rules for Medfield |
| Medway | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | All 2 checked rules for Medway |
| Millis | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Millis public works department. |
| Milton | DPW picks up on Tuesdays by request only. Fill out the DPW Mattress Collection Form or call (617) 898-4900 by noon the Friday before. Each item needs a $35 large item sticker and a mattress bag. Drop-off also at the Recycling Center for 5 x $4 stickers. No mattresses with bed bugs. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Appliances and large items need a $35 large item sticker from the Treasurer's Office at Town Hall. Items up to 40 lbs can go curbside with a $4 sticker. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Milton |
| Needham | Residential drop-off at the RTS, $25 each (mattress or box spring). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulky items too big for a yellow bag go to the Recycling and Transfer Station (RTS) as bulky waste for a fee. Larger loads and clean-outs are $220 per ton, paid at the RTS. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Needham |
| Norfolk | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Norfolk public works department. |
| Norwood | Counted as bulky items. Bulk item pickup stickers are $45 from July 1, 2026, or drop off at the compost facility with a resident sticker. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulky items (mattresses, couches, bureaus) need a bulk item pickup sticker, $45 from July 1, 2026. Or drop off at the compost facility with a free yellow resident sticker, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (gates close 1 p.m.). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Norwood |
| Plainville | All residents must contact a mattress recycler directly to schedule and pay for collection. The town has no contract with any recycler. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulky waste is any non-metal household item too big for the 35-gallon cart or overflow bag (not mattresses). For extra-large items call E.L. Harvey for pricing, 1-800-321-3002. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Plainville |
| Quincy | Not picked up with regular trash. To schedule a curbside mattress pickup, call (617) 837-1299 or schedule online (link on the city page). Free for Quincy homes, condos and buildings with 8 units or fewer, per South Shore Recycle. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Curbside pickup of furniture on trash day, without calling ahead. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Quincy |
| Randolph | Not taken in bulk pickup. Buy a mattress disposal permit on the town website (Residents, Trash and Recycle, Mattress/Box Spring Disposal), $50 per piece. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Schedule curbside bulk pickup online through the Randolph Bulk Waste Permit System (permiteyes.us/randolph). Sofas, recliners, desks, chairs, rugs. No mattresses, appliances or construction debris. Do not put items out until a date is confirmed. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Randolph |
| Sharon | Mattresses are handled as bulky items through Republic Services (800-825-3260), $45 per item. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Curbside bulky item and white goods pickup through Republic Services, 800-825-3260. $45 per item, paid by credit card to Republic. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 4 checked rules for Sharon |
| Stoughton | Drop off at DPW, 950 Central St., during business hours; pay the recycling fee in the DPW office: $60 per mattress, $25 per box spring. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Since Oct. 1, 2023, curbside pickup of large items (furniture, mattresses, white goods) is paid and scheduled online, through the Recycle Coach app, or in person at DPW, 950 Central St. Curbside trash customers only. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Stoughton |
| Walpole | Curbside households can book mattress or box spring pickup with Boston Carting: $75 for the first item, $50 for the second, paid to Boston Carting. The town also lists other recyclers. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Not checked yet | All 3 checked rules for Walpole |
| Wellesley | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | All 4 checked rules for Wellesley |
| Westwood | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Westwood public works department. |
| Weymouth | Mattress and box spring collection is through Hand Up Mattress Recycling, (774) 271-8744. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Schedule large and bulk item pickup with Capitol Waste at (855) 533-3400. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Weymouth |
| Wrentham | By appointment through the town bulky item service, or private options the town lists: Junk Dunkers 508-595-8419, ECO+ Recycling Services (300 R Tosca Dr., Stoughton) 508-851-7540. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulky and hard-to-manage items (TVs, mattresses, refrigerators, AC, furniture) are collected by appointment only, up to once a month for eligible households; see the bulk item price list. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 3 checked rules for Wrentham |
Plymouth County
| Town | Mattresses and box springs | Furniture and bulky items | More rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Abington public works department. |
| Bridgewater | Taken at the Transfer Station for a per-item fee. Confirm the amount with the Transfer Station. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | 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). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Bridgewater |
| Brockton | Mattresses and box springs carry a fee, prepaid online at least 48 hours before trash day (or cash or check at the Recycle Depot). Some city flyers say to call Republic Services to arrange it. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | City trash customers can put out one bulk item (dresser, chair, table) or appliance a week; schedule at least 48 hours before trash day. Couches and loveseats over 59 in. carry a fee, paid online or in cash or check at the Recycle Depot. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Brockton |
| Carver | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | All 2 checked rules for Carver |
| Duxbury | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Duxbury public works department. |
| East Bridgewater | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | All 2 checked rules for East Bridgewater |
| Halifax | Taken for a per-item fee at the Recycling Center or on monthly curbside bulky days (pre-register). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Drop off at the Recycling Center, 917 Plymouth St., Mon 5 to 8 p.m., Wed 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monthly curbside bulky collection: pre-register and pre-pay at 781-293-1732 or at the center. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Halifax |
| Hanover | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Hanover public works department. |
| Hanson | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Hanson public works department. |
| Hingham | Transfer station only, with a valid resident sticker. Fee is $75 each under the fee schedule effective Nov. 1, 2026. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Furniture goes in the bulky waste area at the transfer station, charged by weight. Building debris is $500 a ton with a $25 minimum under the Nov. 1, 2026 schedule. Residential vehicles limited to 3 cubic yards. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 7 checked rules for Hingham |
| Hull | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Hull public works department. |
| Kingston | Recycling and Disposal Center: $60 each. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Recycling and Disposal Center FY27 rules: large furniture $30 each. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Kingston |
| Lakeville | Transfer station: recyclable mattress or box spring $30; non-recyclable $125. The town also lists local mattress recyclers with curbside service. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Transfer station: sofa or love seat $20, sectional $25; bulky waste minimum $5. Not valid for clean-out companies. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Lakeville |
| Marion | Not checked yet | Curbside bulk item collection has been discontinued. Large furniture goes to the transfer station. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 4 checked rules for Marion |
| Marshfield | $36 each for residents ($75 commercial), curbside by appointment or at the Transfer Station. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulk items (couch, chair, bureau) with a bulk item card. Curbside: call to schedule at least a week ahead; space is limited. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Marshfield |
| Mattapoisett | Mattresses and box springs are taken at the transfer station for a fee by size, higher for ones that can't be recycled. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Sofas, loveseats, coffee tables, sleep sofas and sectionals are taken at the transfer station for a per-piece fee. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Mattapoisett |
| Middleborough | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Middleborough public works department. |
| Norwell | The town lists HandUp for curbside mattress recycling pickups, (774) 271-8744 or handupmattress.com. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Curbside bulk item pickups are scheduled with Waste Management, online (Bulk Trash Pickup at wm.com) or by phone. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Norwell |
| Pembroke | Recycling Center, with a sticker, Saturdays: $35 each. Or curbside through HandUp Mattress, $50 per piece. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | One bulky item a week curbside on Wednesdays; call Capitol Waste at 855-533-3400 to schedule. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Pembroke |
| Plymouth | Taken at the Difficult to Manage Waste Facility (run by Republic Services) next to the Manomet Transfer Station: by weight plus $75 each. Open Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Phone (508) 224-8936. Town trash enrollment is not required for this facility. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulky items go to the Difficult to Manage Waste Facility, Beaver Dam Rd., paid by weight. Town trash enrollment not required. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 4 checked rules for Plymouth |
| Plympton | $50 per piece, in the mattress recycling container at the transfer station. See the attendant first. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Transfer station bulk fees, check payable to Town of Plympton: couch $20, loveseat $15, sofa bed $35, upholstered chair $15, recliner $20. Attendant must be present. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Plympton |
| Rochester | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | All 3 checked rules for Rochester |
| Rockland | Not checked yet | Rockland Recycling Center price list: sofa or sectional $30 per section, sleep sofa $75. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 4 checked rules for Rockland |
| Scituate | Transfer Station: $75 per mattress and $75 per box spring. Drop off in the designated area. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Transfer Station: $35 per item or by scale weight. Bulky waste $340 per ton. No large loads or trailers after 3 p.m. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Scituate |
| Wareham | For mattresses or box springs, call E.L. Harvey at (508) 995-0544. Mattresses are also listed as accepted at the Recycling Center. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulky item pickup for Wareham trash subscribers (couches, recliners, tables, chairs, wooden furniture, bikes). Not mattresses. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Wareham |
| West Bridgewater | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | All 1 checked rule for West Bridgewater |
| Whitman | HandUp Mattress Recycling picks up at your home for $50 per unit, through a partnership with the South Shore Recycling Cooperative. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Residents on town trash pickup schedule and prepay bulk items (washers, couches and similar) with Waste Management, 1-800-972-4545 or WM.com. Call for the current charge. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Whitman |
Suffolk County
| Town | Mattresses and box springs | Furniture and bulky items | More rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | Not collected with regular trash. An appointment is required for every mattress and box spring; book through 311. Put it on the curb by 6 a.m. on the appointment day or after 5 p.m. the night before. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Furniture can go out with curbside trash (or be donated). 311 can answer questions about bulk item pickup. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 6 checked rules for Boston |
| Chelsea | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Check with the Chelsea public works department. |
| Revere | DPW stopped curbside mattress pickup Dec. 1, 2024. Drop off at the DPW Yard, 319 Charger St., on the last Saturday of each month, 7 a.m. to noon, $75 per piece. The city also lists private vendors. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulky item pickup is scheduled online (stickerless). Couches and love seats $25 each (seniors $15); other bulky items $10 (seniors $5). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 3 checked rules for Revere |
| Winthrop | Not accepted as bulky waste. All residents can call the town hauler, Capitol Waste, 1-855-533-3400, to pay for and schedule mattress and box spring pickup. (town source, checked Nov 2026) | Bulk item stickers bought online for town trash customers: orange household goods sticker $10 each (one per piece; a six-piece sectional needs 6). (town source, checked Nov 2026) | All 5 checked rules for Winthrop |
Using this table
Each town page also lists checked rules for appliances, TVs and electronics, the transfer station, household hazardous waste and dumpster permits where we found them. If you are hiring help, a cleanout or junk removal company usually handles the hauling and the fees for you; ask how they price disposal before you book. See the estate cleanout guide or junk removal guide. Usable furniture and household goods can often be donated instead; see where to donate household items, and keep the printable checklist handy.
Town rules researched Nov 2026.