Mattress removal in Chatham, MA
The station fee and the gate
The fee sheet lists mattresses and box springs at $50 each, and the recycling guide marks mattresses "Inquire at Gate" with a fee. A queen set, mattress plus box spring, is $100. The Swap Shop does not take mattresses, so none go to reuse there.
The station is at 97 Sam Ryder Road, open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Wednesdays until further notice. Cash works only up to $50, so a two-piece set needs a card or a check. Call 508-945-5156 first if the mattress is wet or torn.
Chatham did not post a curbside mattress pickup in the pages we read.
Why a mattress cannot go in the bags
MassDEP's guide says mattresses are banned from disposal or transport for disposal in Massachusetts, effective November 1, 2022. That is why the Chatham gate treats a mattress as a separate fee item rather than a bag of trash.
The sheet lists mattresses on their own line, apart from the bag fees. Keep one out of the bag pile before a rental changeover.
Rentals, guests and the flat-price option
Chatham's town pages say summer renters can pay for a bag and recycle at the station, but they do not describe renters paying item fees. If you manage a rental or sold a house, a haul-away is simpler than a tenant's drive.
JUNKRUN prices by size, recycling fee included: twin $89, full $99, queen $109, king $129. A box spring runs $59 to $99, and a queen set is $188. We carry down from cottage bedrooms and finished attics, with no travel fee. Text a photo with the size and the floor.
Habitat Cape Cod's ReStores do not list mattresses.
Getting a mattress out of a Chatham house
- Check the condition
Dry and intact is easiest. Wet or moldy: call the station at 508-945-5156 before you load it.
- Pick your route
Station: $50 each at 97 Sam Ryder Road. Flat-price haul-away: a mattress from $89 at your door.
- Time the station
Open Mon, Tue, Thu-Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Wednesdays until further notice and on five holidays.
- Bring a card
The gate takes credit or debit, check, and cash only up to $50.
- Keep it out of the bags
The 1-to-3-bag fee is for bagged trash. Mattresses are a separate fee item at the gate.
Local resources in Chatham
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Transfer station
Chatham Transfer Station and Recycling Center
Open Mon, Tue, Thu-Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; the town has closed it on Wednesdays until further notice. In Chatham itself.
97 Sam Ryder Road, Chatham, MA 02633 - Reuse
Chatham Swap Shop (Gift Shop) at the Transfer Station
A resident or recycling-only sticker is required. The town lists the Gift Shop open summers Fri-Sun 10 a.m.-2 p.m., weather permitting; summer renters cannot use it. In Chatham itself.
97 Sam Ryder Road, Chatham, MA 02633 - Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod ReStore (South Yarmouth)
Open Mon-Sat 9-5. Call before bringing large pieces.
28 Whites Path, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Quick answers
How much does Chatham charge to dispose of a mattress?
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$50 for each mattress or box spring on the fee sheet effective July 1, 2026, with the gate to confirm.
Can I put a mattress out with Chatham trash?
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No. Massachusetts has banned mattresses from disposal since November 1, 2022.
Does the Chatham Swap Shop take mattresses?
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No. The shop lists mattresses, upholstered items and rugs as refused.
What does JUNKRUN charge for a queen mattress in Chatham?
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$109 for a queen mattress, recycling fee included, with no travel fee.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Chatham before you go.
- Town of Chatham: Recycling Information & Disposal Fees (PDF): “Mattress/Box Springs $50.00 ea” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Chatham: Recycling Information & Disposal Fees (PDF): “Mattresses Inquire at Gate Fee Applies” · accessed November 6, 2026
- MassDEP: Mattress recycling: “Effective November 1, 2022: Mattresses are banned from disposal or transport for disposal in Massachusetts.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Chatham Recycles: Swap Shop Information: “Mattresses * Upholstered Items * Rugs” · accessed November 6, 2026
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