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Mattress removal in Dennis, Massachusetts

Bare mattress and box spring leaning on a split-rail fence at the curb outside a gray-shingle Dennis rental cottage

Mattresses are a fee item at the gate

A residential mattress or box spring is $30 each at the Dennis Transfer Station; commercial ones are $50 each, and the commercial line is $50 each. A queen set is therefore two fees, because the box spring counts on its own. The town leaflet says residents can drop mattresses off for a fee and adds that consumers should first ask the retailer to take the old one back when a new one is delivered.

The Prohibited Materials page covers the legal side: mattresses and textiles are on the state's disposal-ban list, so a mattress cannot go in the household trash bag. The station is open Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What the town does with them

Dennis tells residents that over 1,500 used mattresses are collected at the Transfer Station each year and removed by a recycling company that charges the Town over $28,000. That is why the gate fee exists.

The leaflet also draws a line on condition: mattresses contaminated with mold, bodily fluids, insects, oil, or hazardous substances cannot be recycled. If a cottage mattress sat through a damp winter, call the station at 508-760-6230 before you load it.

Donation is a narrow door. Habitat's Cape ReStore lists mattresses and box springs as unacceptable on its donation page.

Cottage mattresses, and what we charge

Rental turnovers and closed cottages produce mattresses in pairs and fours. The town's short-term rental rules need trash gone immediately after occupancy is concluded or once per week, and a mattress left on the porch is not trash pickup.

JUNKRUN prices by size, recycling fee included: twin $89, full $99, queen $109, king $129. Box springs run $59 to $99, and a queen set is $188. We carry down from the bedroom, no travel fee.

Before a Dennis mattress leaves the house

  • Count the mattress and the box spring as two pieces, because the gate charges each.
  • Check for mold, bodily fluids, insects or oil; the town leaflet says those cannot be recycled.
  • Ask the retailer to take the old one back when the new one is delivered.
  • Plan around the station days: Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed holidays and Easter.
  • Wrap or tie it so it rides flat in the vehicle.
  • For several beds at a cottage, text JUNKRUN the sizes and the village for one flat quote.

Local resources in Dennis

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 it cost to get rid of a mattress in Dennis?

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The Transfer Station fee schedule lists $30 each for a residential mattress or box spring and $50 each for commercial ones. A queen set pays twice.

Can I put a mattress in my trash in Dennis?

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No. Mattresses are covered by the state disposal ban, and the town directs them to the Transfer Station fee line.

Does the Dennis Transfer Station take mattresses on Monday?

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No. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, legal holidays, Easter and the day after Thanksgiving.

Will Habitat ReStore take my mattress?

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Its donation page lists mattresses and box springs as unacceptable.

Sources

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

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