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Mattress removal in Billerica

A queen mattress and box spring in plastic leaning against the garage of a Massachusetts Cape in October

What the ban means on your curb

Massachusetts has banned mattresses and box springs from disposal since November 1, 2022, so they must be recycled. In Billerica, Waste Management no longer collects them. The town's notice says to book UTEC online or at 978-856-3997 and pay $40 per item; a split king box spring counts as two.

UTEC's own price list does not show Billerica prices, so ask for a quote when you book rather than assuming $40 is still current. Anything bedbug-infested, soiled or moldy is tagged by UTEC, and Waste Management removes it with no refund, so seal it in plastic and say so when booking.

What does go as a bulk item

Some sleep items are still handled the old way, as bulk items through Waste Management: futon mattresses, fold-out sofa beds, toppers, infant pads, and air and water bed mattresses. If you are replacing a whole bedroom, the order matters: a frame and dresser follow the $30 bulk route, the mattress and box spring follow UTEC.

JunkRun prices a queen mattress at $109 and a queen box spring at $79, both including the state recycling fee, so a queen set is $188 against the $159 minimum. A bed frame is $109 and a frame with headboard $129.

Before the mattress goes to the curb

  • Bag it in plastic if it has bedbugs, stains or mold, and tell whoever collects it.
  • Confirm the per-piece price with UTEC at 978-856-3997; the town notice is from 2022.
  • Count box springs separately; a split king box spring is two pieces.
  • Strip sheets, pads and toppers; toppers go as bulk items, not as mattresses.
  • Put it out only on the scheduled date and keep it dry after rain.

Local resources in Billerica

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

Can I drop a mattress at the Billerica DPW?

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The town pages checked list no resident transfer station for mattresses. UTEC takes drop-offs at $30 per unit by appointment, and the town notice routes collection through UTEC.

Is a futon mattress covered by the ban?

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The town treats futon mattresses and fold-out sofa beds as bulk items under Waste Management, not under the UTEC program.

Sources

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

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