Mattress disposal and removal in Eastham, MA
What the Transfer Station charges and requires
The 2026-2027 fee sheet lists box springs $20 each, crib size $20 each and all other mattresses $50 each. The Board of Health's rules say mattresses go to their own area, not the compactors. Payment at the gate is cash or check only. You also need the entry cost, either a sticker or $10 per visit, so a single queen mattress and its box spring run $70 plus entry.
The state ban is in force: mattresses are banned from disposal or transport for disposal in Massachusetts as of November 1, 2022, which is why the town separates them. A wet or moldy mattress is still a mattress; ask the gatehouse at 774-801-0520, option 2 how they handle it.
Rental changeovers and cottage closings
Eastham registers every rental each year with the Health Department, and its fee schedule includes short-term, seasonal and year-round categories. An owner who replaces the beds at season's end pays the station fee per mattress and has to make the trip between Saturday and Wednesday.
JUNKRUN removes the bed from the bedroom and carries it down: twin ${p:mattress_t}, full ${p:mattress}, queen ${p:mattress_q}, king ${p:mattress_k}. Box springs run ${p:boxspring_t} for a twin up to ${p:boxspring_k} for a king.
Plastic, bed bugs and what to do before pickup
Bag or wrap a mattress if bed bugs, mold or a water event is a concern, and tell us when you book so we can plan the carry. We can remove a bed frame at $109 and a headboard set at $129. If your list is more than a bed, a half trailer at $319 or a full trailer at $519 may beat per-item pricing. There is no travel fee and the $159 minimum covers the call.
Eastham Transfer Station fee vs. JUNKRUN
| Item | Eastham Transfer Station (2026-27) | JUNKRUN pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Twin mattress | $50 + entry; you haul it | $89 |
| Queen mattress | $50 + entry; you haul it | $109 |
| King mattress | $50 + entry; you haul it | $129 |
| Queen box spring | $20 + entry; you haul it | $79 |
| Crib mattress | $20 + entry | Ask; priced as a small item |
Local resources in Eastham
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
Eastham Transfer Station
Open Saturday through Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. per the 2026-2027 guide; closed Thursday and holidays. Cash or check only at the gate. In Eastham itself.
255 Old Orchard Road, Eastham, MA 02642 - Town
Eastham Health Department
Open Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to noon. In Eastham itself.
2500 State Highway, Eastham, MA 02642
Quick answers
How much does it cost to dump a mattress in Eastham?
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$50 for most mattresses and $20 for box springs and crib mattresses at the Transfer Station, plus a sticker or the $10 per-visit entry. Cash or check only.
Can I put a mattress in the trash in Eastham?
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No. Massachusetts has banned mattresses from disposal since November 1, 2022, and the Board of Health lists them among the materials kept out of the compactors.
Does the Eastham Swap Shop take mattresses?
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The town's guide and pages do not list mattresses as swap items. Call 774-801-0520 before bringing one.
Do you take mattresses from rental units?
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Yes, from any floor. Tell us how many beds and box springs and we quote a flat total.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Eastham before you go.
- Town of Eastham: 2026-2027 Transfer Station Guide and Fees: “All Other Mattresses $50.00 each” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Eastham: 2026-2027 Transfer Station Guide and Fees: “Box Springs $20.00 each” · 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 Eastham: Rental Certificate Program: “The Town of Eastham requires all properties that are rented to be registered annually with the Health Department” · accessed November 6, 2026
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