Mattress removal in Newton, MA
Two ways through the city
Both routes begin with payment to the city. For curbside, the city's 311 system then sends scheduling information. For drop-off, you carry the mattress to the Resource Recovery Center in Auburndale, load and unload it yourself, and show proof of payment. A queen set at the Center costs $70; the same set curbside is $120. Older materials and a 2022 ordinance said $50 curbside, so confirm the current figure when you pay. Futons and sleeper sofas do not use this program.
What a drop-off trip involves
Newton residents only, and the Center is closed Sundays and holidays. Fall hours (September 28 to October 31) are Monday to Saturday 7am to 2:30pm, and winter hours (November 1 to March 27) are Monday to Friday 7am to 2:30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm; call 617-796-1000 after heavy rain or snow. A king mattress will not fit inside most sedans and will not travel on a roof without straps; a pickup truck or van is the practical vehicle. Rain adds weight, so cover it and drive carefully. Bring proof of Newton residency if asked.
Price comparison
JunkRun's menu: twin $89, full $99, queen $109, king $129; box springs $59, $69, $79 and $99, each including the Massachusetts recycling fee. A $159 minimum applies when the total is lower. For one queen set ($188), the city's $70 or $120 is cheaper in cash terms, so the hauler is chosen for carry-out from an upstairs bedroom and for a quick date. If you have a mattress, box spring, bed frame and dresser, one visit costs less than four separate trips.
Newton mattress cost by method (one queen mattress + box spring)
| Method | Cost | Effort |
|---|---|---|
| City curbside | $120 ($60 x 2) | Pay online, wait for scheduling |
| Resource Recovery Center | $70 ($35 x 2) | You load, drive and unload |
| JunkRun menu price | $188 ($109 + $79) | Crew carries from inside |
| Retailer takeback | Ask the store | Often free with a new delivery |
Local resources in Newton
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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Newton Resource Recovery Center
Accepts: Mattresses and box springs ($35 fee per item to drop off)
Newton's own drop-off; residents only. Fall hours Mon-Sat 7am-2:30pm to Oct 31; winter hours (Nov 1 to Mar 27) Mon-Fri 7am-2:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm; call 617-796-1000 after heavy rain or snow. About 2 miles from Newton (straight line), in Auburndale.
115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale, MA 02466
Quick answers
Can I drop a mattress at the Center without paying first?
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No. You need proof of payment, shown to the attendant.
Is a futon mattress handled like a regular mattress?
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No. The city handles futon mattresses and sleeper sofas as bulky waste.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Newton before you go.
- City of Newton: Recycle at the Curb (archived copy): “Following payment, residents will receive communication from Newton's 311 system” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Newton: Recycle at the Resource Recovery Center: “City of Newton residents ONLY” · accessed October 31, 2026