Mattress removal in Lynn, MA
Lynn's two mattress routes
Mattresses have been banned from disposal in Massachusetts since November 1, 2022, and Lynn stopped taking them at Bulky Item Days.
DPW drop-off. 250 Commercial St, Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon on the city calendar (the web page says 11:30). It costs $35 per mattress. Lynn residents only, with a driver's license.
Tough Stuff curbside. The city contracts Tough Stuff Recycling. Book at order.toughstuffrecycling.com or 978-307-4118. The price is not posted by the city, so you see it at checkout.
Box springs follow the same rules. The $35 may be per piece, so ask when you call.
Getting one out of a Lynn triple-decker
Queen box springs rarely turn the corner on a back stair. If one will not fit, the crew cuts it down inside. The price stays the same: twin $89, full $99, queen $109, king $129, with box springs $59 to $99, recycling fee included.
Keep a mattress dry. Left on a Lynn curb overnight, it can pick up dew or rain and weigh far more. Do not drag it to the sidewalk before the pickup, since on-street space is tight.
Bed bugs and donated mattresses
If you have bed bugs, seal the mattress in plastic before it leaves the room and tell us when you book. We handle it with covers and keep it from spreading in a shared stairwell.
Goodwill does not accept mattresses or box springs, so confirm by phone before bringing one to any charity. A mattress in good shape goes to recycling, where the steel, foam and fabric are separated.
Wrapping it in plastic keeps the problem inside the unit and out of the stairwell.
Lynn mattress questions
Can I leave a mattress next to the Lynn curb on trash day?
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No. It is banned from disposal and will not be collected with trash. Schedule Tough Stuff or use the DPW.
Does the DPW take box springs?
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The city's pages list mattresses at $35 each. Call 781-268-8000 to confirm how box springs are counted.
Can a non-resident use the DPW drop-off?
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No. Lynn residents only, with a driver's license.
What if the mattress is wet?
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We still take it, but it is heavier and may need to be wrapped. Tell us when you book.
Local resources in Lynn
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
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Lynn DPW Drop-off (250 Commercial St)
Accepts: TVs and computer monitors ($25 each), propane tanks ($5 each)
The only city drop-off that takes mattresses and TVs without an appointment; Lynn residents only with a driver's license. In Lynn itself.
250 Commercial St, Lynn, MA 01905 - Mattress recycling
Tough Stuff Recycling
The city's contracted mattress recycler; Lynn residents book direct, with no drive to Fitchburg. About 44 miles from Lynn (straight line), in Fitchburg.
145 Authority Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420 - Thrift
The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center
Accepts: Clothing, furniture, appliances and household goods; call before bringing furniture
A Lynn drop-off for clean clothing and household items; call 800-728-7825 before bringing furniture. In Lynn itself.
10 Munroe St, Lynn, MA 01901
Quick answers
How much does JUNKRUN charge for a mattress in Lynn?
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$89 twin, $99 full, $109 queen, $129 king, box springs $59 to $99. Carry-out from any floor and the Massachusetts recycling fee are included.
Is the DPW cheaper?
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Yes, at $35, if you can drive it there on a weekday with a license. Many people in third-floor units book a pickup instead.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Lynn before you go.
- MassDEP: Massachusetts waste disposal bans: “Mattresses (effective November 1, 2022)” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Lynn DPW: Collections and Dropoffs (mattresses): “EFFECTIVE 11/1/2022 MATTRESSES WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AT BULKY ITEM DAY.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Lynn DPW 2026-27 disposal calendar (PDF): “The DPW also accepts mattresses for a fee at 250 Commercial St., Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 to noon.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Lynn DPW: Collections and Dropoffs (hours): “Friday from 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Lynn DPW: Collections and Dropoffs (fee): “The cost is $35 per mattress.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Lynn DPW: Collections and Dropoffs (residents only): “LYNN RESIDENTS ONLY Driver's License Required as Identification.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Lynn DPW 2026-27 disposal calendar (Tough Stuff): “the DPW has contracted with Tough Stuff Recycling” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Lynn DPW 2026-27 disposal calendar (Tough Stuff booking): “Residents must reserve the pick-up directly through Tough Stuff at order.toughstuffrecycling.com or 978-307-4118.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Goodwill Industries of Massachusetts: items not accepted: “Mattresses, box springs, waterbeds, bed frames, futons” · accessed November 1, 2026
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