Mattress removal in Danvers, MA
How the UTEC pickup works in Danvers
Book on UTEC's website, choose Danvers, and pay UTEC online. A mattress and a box spring count as two items, so a bed set is $80. Pickup runs twice a month, and the item must be at the curb by 7:00 am. Drivers do not take items from porches, behind gates or off private property.
Danvers keeps this separate from the $20 bulky sticker program, so a sticker will not work on a mattress. The town page also lists retailer take-back, UTEC drop-off and donation as other routes. Mattresses have been banned from disposal in Massachusetts since November 1, 2022.
Why people use a hauler instead
UTEC works well for a single mattress with a few weeks of notice. It works less well for a king set out of a second-floor bedroom, a move-out with a deadline or a pair of bunk mattresses. The Danvers curb rule means somebody has to carry the pieces down and out by 7:00 am.
JUNKRUN carries from any floor and includes the Massachusetts recycling fee: twin $89, full $99, queen $109, king $129; box springs $59, $69, $79 and $99. The $159 minimum applies, so a second mattress or another item makes the trip worth it.
Donating a mattress in Danvers
Goodwill (301 Newbury St) does not accept mattresses or box springs, and we could not confirm that Savers (139 Endicott St) takes them, so call before driving. Essex County Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Lawrence takes furniture and appliances, but check its mattress policy too. A mattress that is stained, torn or has bed bugs is not a donation item. In that case the recycling route is UTEC through the town or a hauler that takes it to a licensed recycler. Do not leave it behind a store or at a closed donation bin: that is illegal dumping and carries a fine.
Get a mattress out of a Danvers house
- Check the condition
Bed bug signs or mold mean a sealed plastic bag and a note when you book.
- Pick the date
UTEC picks up twice a month, so book early if the move-out is close.
- Count the pieces
Each mattress and each box spring is billed as its own $40 item.
- Get it to the curb by 7:00 am
Not the porch, not behind a gate, and not the night before if rain is forecast.
- Skip the wait
For a same-week pickup or a stairwell carry, a flat-price hauler is faster.
Local resources in Danvers
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
UTEC Mattress Recycling
Accepts: Mattresses and box springs by curbside pickup; Danvers is among the towns UTEC serves
The recycler the town uses; book the Danvers slot on UTEC's own site, not through the town. About 20 miles from Danvers (straight line), in Lowell.
35 Warren St, Lowell, MA 01852 - Thrift
Goodwill Danvers
Accepts: Clothing, household goods, small appliances and electronics; ask about other items
Closest drive-up donation spot for clean, usable household items. In Danvers itself.
301 Newbury St, Danvers, MA 01923 - Thrift
Savers Danvers
Accepts: Clothing and shoes, books and media, housewares, small appliances and small furniture
Open every day; call before bringing large furniture. In Danvers itself.
139 Endicott St, Danvers, MA 01923 - Habitat ReStore
Essex County Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Lawrence)
Accepts: Furniture, appliances and building materials in good condition
Takes bigger donations than the thrift stores; call first to confirm what they take. About 15 miles from Danvers (straight line), in Lawrence.
647 Andover St, Lawrence, MA 01843
Quick answers
Can I put a mattress in Danvers trash?
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No. Massachusetts banned mattresses and box springs from disposal on November 1, 2022.
How much does UTEC charge in Danvers?
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$40 per item, paid to UTEC online. A mattress and a box spring are two items.
Does JUNKRUN charge extra for a king mattress?
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A king is $129 and a king box spring $99. The recycling fee is included and carry-out from any floor is included.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Danvers before you go.
- Town of Danvers: Mattress Recycling: “mattress and box spring are two items” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Danvers: Mattress Recycling (schedule and fee): “partnered with UTEC to offer curbside pickup twice a month at a cost of $40 per item” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Danvers: Mattress Recycling (private property): “Drivers will not enter private property” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Danvers: Bulky Item Pickup: “Mattresses and box springs are no longer part of the bulky item program” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Danvers: Mattress Recycling (other routes): “If you are buying new, we recommend checking with the retailer” · accessed October 31, 2026
- MassDEP: Mattress recycling: “Effective November 1, 2022: Mattresses are banned from disposal or transport for disposal in Massachusetts.” · accessed November 1, 2026
- Savers: Danvers store and donation center: “Clothing & shoes ... Housewares” · accessed November 1, 2026
- Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts: items not accepted: “Mattresses, box springs, waterbeds, bed frames, futons” · accessed November 1, 2026