Mattress removal in Westford
How the Westford program works
The town's page says Westford partnered with UTEC, a nonprofit that provides job training for at-risk youth. A mattress or a box spring is one unit and costs $40 each. Pickup is biweekly on Tuesdays. To schedule, go to utecinc.org/mattress-recycling, scroll to Schedule a Pickup, select Westford, choose a date and the number and size of units, then add to cart and pay with your address. You place the mattress curbside on the day.
The town's guide points out that this is curbside only, with no drop-off for residents.
The rules that apply to everyone
UTEC says to put items out by 7:00 am, with no more than eight pieces per pickup. It rejects mattresses with known or suspected bed bugs. The Westford guide adds that mattresses contaminated with bed bugs, mold or biological fluids can still be dropped at Tough Stuff Recycling in Fitchburg in a plastic mattress bag, or taken by a private hauler. UTEC is currently not accepting mattress donations; for a clean, reusable mattress, Household Goods in Acton takes it for free drop-off on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 am to noon.
For a Westford household, a new mattress delivery is another option: ask the retailer.
When to call us instead
A king mattress and box spring cost $80 through UTEC, and about $228 from us, because we include carry-out from the room and the stairs. We charge $89 for a twin, $99 full, $109 queen and $129 king; box springs $59, $69, $79 and $99. The minimum is $159, so pair the bed with other items. A typical pairing is a mattress, box spring and bed frame ($109) for $297 to $337 depending on size, picked up from the bedroom in one visit. We come in, bring it out, and the recycling fee is included.
Westford mattress program details
What does one UTEC unit mean?
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A mattress or a box spring is one unit at $40, so a set is $80.
Why is UTEC's own site not listing Westford?
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The town's page says to choose Westford in the scheduling form. If it does not appear, confirm at westfordma.gov/1849 before paying.
Can a sticker cover a mattress?
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No. Bulk stickers cannot be used on mattresses or box springs.
Local resources in Westford
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
UTEC Mattress Recycling
Accepts: Standard mattresses and box springs only
Book at utecinc.org/mattress-recycling and choose Westford. About 7 miles from Westford (straight line), in Lowell.
35 Warren St, Lowell, MA 01852 (UTEC's main program center; the mattress drop-off address is emailed after booking) - Donation
Household Goods
Accepts: Furniture, working large and small appliances (refrigerators and washers 10 years old or newer, no mini fridges), clean mattresses
Drop-off Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 am to noon; limited pickup for a $35 donation, per Westford's guide. About 7 miles from Westford (straight line), in Acton.
530 Main St (Rt. 27), Acton, MA 01720
Quick answers
How often does UTEC collect in Westford?
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Every other Tuesday, per the town.
Does Westford charge extra for a king?
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No. The town charges $40 per unit; size is chosen in the booking form.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Westford before you go.
- Town of Westford: Curbside Mattress Collection: “Cost: $40 per unit” · accessed October 31, 2026
- UTEC: Mattress recycling: “There is an 8 piece per pick-up limit” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Westford: How to Recycle Most Everything (April 2026 recycling guide): “Tough Stuff Recycling in Fitchburg MA ( 978-307-4118 ) accepts and recycles worn out mattresses and box springs of all sizes” · accessed October 31, 2026