Mattress removal in Peabody, MA
The city route: stickers and Farm Ave
Buy a $20 sticker for each piece at Public Services (50 Farm Ave), the City Clerk's office at City Hall, any Peabody Institute Library branch, or online at peabody-ma.gov. Then take the mattress to the Recycling Center with proof of residency, such as a driver's license.
A queen set (mattress and box spring) is $40 in stickers. Hours are weekdays; the city's Sept 2026 release says Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 7 to 11:30, while an older flyer says to 4 p.m. Call 978-536-0600.
Why a hauler is easier for many Peabody homes
Strapping a mattress to a car roof is awkward, and not everyone has a pickup. A box spring does not fold; in a two-family with a steep cellar stair it is the hardest part.
JUNKRUN prices: twin $89, full $99, queen $109, king $129, with box springs $59 to $99, the Massachusetts recycling fee included. Pickup from a bedroom or basement, with no charge for stairs.
The Recycling Center also asks for proof of residency, so every trip needs the person whose license shows a Peabody address.
The state ban and where it goes
Massachusetts has banned mattresses and box springs from disposal since November 1, 2022. They cannot be put in the trash and must be recycled, so the steel, foam and fabric are separated.
Residents can also use a private disposal service and pay it directly, which is what we are. We deliver to a licensed mattress recycler. Charities rarely take mattresses, so do not plan on a donation.
A sticker shows the fee is paid. It does not change the ban, and the city flyer says mattresses are not picked up at the curb.
Peabody mattress questions
Can I leave a mattress at the Peabody curb?
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No. The city does not pick up mattresses at the curb; they need a $20 sticker and a trip to 50 Farm Ave.
Where do I buy the sticker?
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Public Services, City Hall (City Clerk), any Peabody Institute Library branch, or peabody-ma.gov.
Is a box spring one sticker or two?
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One per piece. A mattress and a box spring need two.
Local resources in Peabody
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Peabody Recycling Center (Public Services)
Accepts: Grass clippings, brush, leaves, bushes, tree branches, small stumps and shrubs
The city's drop-off for mattresses ($20 sticker) and yard waste; Peabody residents with ID only. No household trash or construction debris. In Peabody itself.
50 Farm Ave, Peabody, MA 01960 - Town
Peabody City Hall (City Clerk)
Accepts: Sells disposal stickers for mattresses, white goods and TVs
Buy the $20 mattress sticker here, at Public Services, at a library branch, or online, before you go to Farm Ave. In Peabody itself.
24 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960 - Thrift
Savers (Danvers)
Accepts: Used clothing and household items
The nearest thrift drop-off; ask what they take before loading a car. About 3 miles from Peabody (straight line), in Danvers.
139 Endicott St, Danvers, MA 01923
Quick answers
How much does JUNKRUN charge in Peabody?
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$89 twin, $99 full, $109 queen, $129 king, box springs $59 to $99.
Do you take mattresses with other items?
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Yes, in a single trip, with the $159 minimum covering everything.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Peabody before you go.
- City of Peabody: Mattress and Box Spring Recycling (PDF): “Residents can purchase a $20.00 sticker for each item dropped off at the Peabody Recycling Center” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Peabody: Mattress and Box Spring Recycling (PDF): “Stickers may be purchased at the Public Services main office, City Hall City Clerk ... any Library” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Peabody: Recycling Center flyer (PDF): “Proof of residency required” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Peabody: Mattress and Box Spring Recycling (PDF): “A mattress requires a $20.00 sticker, and a box spring requires a $20.00 sticker” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Peabody: Free Fall Curbside Yard Waste Pickup (Sept 2026, PDF): “open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Peabody: Recycling Center flyer (PDF): “Monday thru Friday: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM” · accessed November 1, 2026
- MassDEP: Waste disposal bans: “Mattresses (effective November 1, 2022)” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Peabody: Mattress and Box Spring Recycling (PDF): “Residents are also free to use other private disposal options” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Peabody: Mattress and Box Spring Recycling (PDF): “no longer being collected curbside” · accessed November 1, 2026