Mattress removal in Topsfield, MA
What the town says
Mattress disposal has been banned in Massachusetts since November 2022. Topsfield's page says mattresses left curbside for weekly collection get a rejection sticker and are not picked up, with further action for repeat violations.
The recyclers it names are G. Mello Transfer Station in Georgetown, Green Mattress in North Andover, UTEC in Lowell and Tough Stuff in Fitchburg. Fees were not listed, so call for a price.
Ask the recycler whether a box spring is priced separately from a mattress.
The drive
G. Mello is the closest, at 20 Carleton Dr in Georgetown, open Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday to Sunday 7:30 a.m. to noon. A queen mattress needs a pickup or a trailer, and a box spring does not fold.
The others are farther, and Tough Stuff's Fitchburg plant is not a short trip from the North Shore.
Check the hours before driving, since the town says they are subject to change.
Call 978-352-8581 to ask the fee and whether they want it wrapped.
The pickup option
JUNKRUN takes mattresses from bedrooms, basements and barns across Topsfield. Twin $89, full $99, queen $109, king $129; box springs $59 to $99. The Massachusetts recycling fee is included, and we deliver to a licensed recycler.
If the mattress was stored in a barn or shed, tell us about mice or damp; wrap it first if possible.
Unlike the town's Friday dates, there is no wait and no five-item limit, and we can take a bed frame and dresser in the same visit.
Getting rid of a mattress in Topsfield
- Skip the curb
The town does not collect it and will tag it.
- Choose a recycler or pickup
G. Mello is nearest; call for the fee.
- Wrap it
A plastic mattress bag keeps it clean and dry.
- Measure the stairs
Say if a box spring will not turn a corner.
- Book the date
We come any day.
Local resources in Topsfield
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
G. Mello Georgetown Transfer Station
Accepts: Grass clippings, brush and leaves, $2 per bag for Topsfield residents
The private facility the town names for yard waste and mattresses; open 7 days, shorter hours Fri-Sun. About 6 miles from Topsfield (straight line), in Georgetown.
20 Carleton Dr, Georgetown, MA 01833 - Mattress recycling
Tough Stuff Recycling
Accepts: Mattresses and box springs
One of four mattress recyclers the town lists; the others are in Georgetown, North Andover and Lowell. About 44 miles from Topsfield (straight line), in Fitchburg.
145 Authority Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420 - Habitat ReStore
Essex County Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Accepts: Furniture, appliances, building materials, housewares (call first)
Solid furniture and renovation leftovers from a farmhouse or estate; also offers pickup for large pieces. About 12 miles from Topsfield (straight line), in Lawrence.
647 Andover St, Lawrence, MA 01843
Quick answers
Will Topsfield pick up my mattress on a bulky Friday?
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No. Mattresses are excluded from the bulky collection.
What happens if I put it out anyway?
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It gets a rejection sticker and is left. Repeat violations can bring further action.
What does a queen cost with JUNKRUN?
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$109 for the mattress and $79 for the box spring.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Topsfield before you go.
- Town of Topsfield: Other Special Collections: “mattresses have been banned from disposal ... will receive a rejection sticker” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Topsfield: Yard Waste: “Monday through Thursday 7:30AM–3:00PM Friday through Sunday 7:30AM–12:00PM” · accessed November 1, 2026