Mattress removal in Beverly, MA
What the ban means in Beverly
MassDEP rules, in force since November 1, 2022, keep mattresses, box springs and textiles out of household trash. Beverly's Mattresses page says these items are no longer accepted in weekly household trash as a bulk item. Casella's bulky booking does not cover mattresses either.
The city lists four routes: ask the store delivering your new mattress to remove the old one; curbside pickup; a drop-off at a recycler; or donate or sell one in good condition. The page also notes that most of a mattress, the metal, foam, cotton and wood, can be reused.
Bed bugs matter. Infested units are not accepted for pickup, so wrap and flag them before calling anyone.
Tough Stuff curbside pickup
The City of Beverly has contracted with Tough Stuff Recycling to offer mattress and box spring pick-up. Book and pay through the Tough Stuff site or call 978-307-4118; the price shows when you order, and the city page does not list one.
Set the unit out at the curb by 7 a.m. on your appointment day. It must be dry or only lightly damp, not heavily soiled, free of bodily fluids and bed bugs, and kept apart from other trash. Not at the front door or in the front yard.
Not accepted: futons, mattress toppers, bed frames, pillows and bedding. Tough Stuff's own order terms add that units must be in a mattress bag if rain or snow is expected, so call about that in winter. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead.
Drop-off and everything else
The closest recyclers are UTEC in Lowell at $30 a unit and Tough Stuff in Fitchburg at $22. Both need a scheduled drop-off and the prices can change. Both prices are per unit, so ask whether a box spring counts as a second unit. You supply the vehicle and the lifting.
A mattress in good condition can be sold or given away through a local swap site; the city suggests this.
JUNKRUN removes a mattress and box spring together from the bedroom or basement: twin $89, full $99, queen $109, king $129; box springs $59 to $99. We take them out of the house, not just the curb.
Beverly mattress options compared
| Option | Cost | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Retailer takes the old one on delivery | Ask the store | Only with a new mattress delivery |
| Tough Stuff curbside (city-contracted) | Shown when you order | At curb by 7 a.m.; dry, bug-free; no futons or frames |
| Drop-off at Tough Stuff, Fitchburg | $22 a unit | Appointment; you drive and unload |
| Drop-off at UTEC, Lowell | $30 a unit | Appointment; you drive and unload |
| Donate or sell | Free | Clean, good condition only |
| Weekly trash or Casella bulky | Not allowed | Banned since Nov 1, 2022 |
Local resources in Beverly
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Mattress recycling
Tough Stuff Recycling
Not accepted: futons, toppers, bed frames, pillows or bedding. Bed bugs and heavily soiled units are refused.
Fitchburg, MA (appointment drop-off); curbside pickup in Beverly by order - Mattress recycling
UTEC Mattress Recycling (Lowell)
Accepts: Mattresses and box springs at $30 per unit, by scheduled drop-off appointment.
Price per the city of Beverly's Mattresses page; prices can change.
Lowell, MA (appointment required) - Thrift
Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop
Accepts: Donations of usable household goods and clothing; check its donation guidelines before bringing furniture. Donation hours Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The city's Textile Recycling page names Beverly Bootstraps as a local thrift for items in good condition. In Beverly itself.
198 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915 - Textiles
Planet Aid textile bin at Stop & Shop
Non-textile items left at the bins can be fined as illegal dumping. In Beverly itself.
224 Elliot St, Beverly, MA 01915
Quick answers
Can I put a mattress out with Beverly's trash?
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No. State rules and the city's Mattresses page keep mattresses and box springs out of the trash, including as a bulk item.
How much does Tough Stuff charge for curbside pickup in Beverly?
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The city page does not state a price. It appears when you book at the Tough Stuff site or by calling 978-307-4118.
What if the mattress has bed bugs?
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The conforming rules exclude units with bed bugs or other vermin. Do not put one out for the city program; call the vendor first.
Does a box spring count separately?
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The city's drop-off prices are per unit; ask the recycler whether a box spring counts as a second unit when you book.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Beverly before you go.
- City of Beverly: Mattress Recycling: “These items are no longer accepted in weekly household trash as a bulk item” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Tough Stuff Recycling: store and curbside requirements: “If inclement weather (snow or rain) is expected on the day of the pickup the units must be secured in a mattress bag” · accessed November 6, 2026
- MassDEP: Mattress recycling · accessed November 6, 2026
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