Mattress Removal in Medford, MA

The HandUp program

Book at handupmattress.com or call 774-271-8744. The 2022 launch notice said pickups happen twice a month and cost $55 for each mattress or box spring. The city's 2026-27 guide does not repeat the price, and we could not load HandUp's site to check. State law has barred mattresses from the trash since November 1, 2022, so waiting for the next HandUp date is the path if you do not use a private hauler. Pickup is curbside, so you bring the mattress down yourself.

When the twice-a-month gap hurts

Near Tufts, the move-out rush leaves many beds within a few days, and a twice-monthly route can leave a mattress on a porch for two weeks. JunkRun comes within your window and carries from the bedroom. Prices include the state recycling fee: twin $89, full $99, queen $109, king $129; box springs $59 to $99. A bed, box spring and headboard fit within one minimum visit. If you are replacing a bed, ask the retailer whether they take the old one on delivery.

HandUp mattress steps in Medford

Step 1
Open handupmattress.com/s/appointments or call 774-271-8744.
Step 2
Pick one of the twice-monthly Medford dates.
Step 3
Confirm the current fee for each mattress and box spring.
Step 4
Take the piece to the curb on the assigned day.
Step 5
If the date is too far away, book JunkRun instead.

Local resources in Medford

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
HandUp Mattress Recycling
Accepts: Mattresses and box springs, by appointment
The program the city lists; the 2022 launch notice said twice a month and $55, so confirm both.
Curbside pickup at your Medford address
Website for HandUp Mattress Recycling 774-271-8744
Town
Waste Management (Medford curbside hauler)
Accepts: Paid bulky pickup ($15 per item), appliances ($27.85) and TVs ($42.85) per the city page
The city's own route for curbside bulky items; schedule and pay first.
Scheduling by phone or wm.com
Website for Waste Management (Medford curbside hauler)800-972-4545

Quick answers

How much does the city program cost?

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The city's 2022 notice said $55 each; confirm with HandUp.

How often are pickups?

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Twice a month, by appointment.

Can a mattress go in the WM bulky pickup?

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The WM list names headboards and footboards, not mattresses.

Sources

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

City of Medford: New Curbside Mattress Recycling Program: “make an appointment for the curbside pickup of a mattress and/or box spring ... by calling (774) 271-8744” · accessed October 31, 2026
https://www.mass.gov/guides/massdep-waste-disposal-bans: “Mattresses (effective November 1, 2022)” · accessed November 1, 2026