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Mattress removal in Belmont, MA

Queen mattress and box spring at the curb by a Belmont stone wall

Why the DPW program exists

Since November 1, 2022, MassDEP has banned mattresses and box springs from disposal, so they must be recycled rather than put out with trash. Belmont's answer is a monthly DPW pickup. Book and pay online or at 617-993-2680 before 4pm on the Thursday before the Tuesday collection; online bookings receive confirmation within 24 hours. Credit cards add 2.95% and e-checks 50 cents. The program takes mattresses and box springs of every size, including infant sizes, plus foam toppers. It does not take air mattresses, pet beds or polyester toppers, and the town's recycling page also excludes any item less than 4 inches thick.

Putting it out correctly

The mattress must be at the curb by 7am on pickup day, not wrapped, tied or covered, and kept apart from your trash if it is your trash day. In practice this is where Belmont residents get tripped up: a plastic bag keeps rain off but is the reason a crew may skip it. Check the weather for the Monday night before, since a soaked mattress is heavier and harder for anyone to move. Those living above ground floor in a Waverley Square triple-decker should plan the carry down before the Tuesday morning.

When to use JunkRun instead

If your move-out is Nov 5, the next town pickup is Nov 18, and the one after is Dec 22. A hauler fills the gaps. The JunkRun menu prices a twin at $89, full $99, queen $109 and king $129, box springs $59 to $99, and each includes the Massachusetts recycling fee. Because of the $159 minimum, one queen is $159, but a queen plus its box spring ($188) is priced as listed. A mattress tossed out of a second-floor flat on a deadline is the usual case where paying more for carry-out saves a day.

Belmont mattress dates, fall 2026

  1. Oct 20, 2026

    Most recent pickup, already passed.

  2. Thu Nov 12, 4pm

    Last booking and payment time for Nov 18.

  3. Tue Nov 18, 2026

    Next DPW mattress and box spring pickup. Curb by 7am.

  4. Thu Dec 17, 4pm

    Booking deadline for Dec 22.

  5. Tue Dec 22, 2026

    Final scheduled pickup of the year listed by the DPW.

Local resources in Belmont

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Quick answers

How much does the Belmont mattress pickup cost?

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$50 per mattress or box spring, plus a 2.95% card fee or 50 cent e-check fee.

Can I throw a mattress in the trash in Belmont?

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No. Massachusetts has banned mattresses from disposal since Nov 1, 2022.

Is a pet bed accepted?

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No. The DPW lists pet beds, air mattresses and polyester toppers as not accepted.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Belmont before you go.

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