Mattress removal in Woburn, MA
The city route: UTEC at $40 a unit
The city's mattress and textile page lists UTEC Mattress Recycling, based in Lowell. Call 978-856-3997 to book a curbside pickup. A mattress and a box spring each count as one unit at $40, so a bed set is $80. Tell UTEC if the mattress has bed bugs.
Massachusetts has banned mattresses from disposal since November 1, 2022, so they must be recycled. Do not set one beside your Waste Management cart without an appointment. UTEC schedules the day, and the mattress goes out the morning of that day. Keep the mattress dry until then, since a soaked one is heavier to move.
Stairs, condos and getting it to the curb
UTEC curbside means the mattress reaches the street. In a downtown condo, a third-floor apartment or a house with narrow back stairs, getting a queen box spring around a corner is the hard part.
JUNKRUN prices by size: twin $89, full $99, queen $109, king $129; box springs $59, $69, $79, $99. The recycling fee is included and the crew carries from the bedroom. The $159 minimum applies, so a lone twin rounds up. It pays off if you add a bed frame ($109) or a dresser ($99). Most Woburn bedrooms are small, so check that the box spring can turn at the top of the stairs before the crew arrives.
Move-out weeks and bed bugs
Rental turnover in Woburn peaks around July 1 and September 1, which is when mattress pickups back up. Book a week ahead. If a mattress has bed bugs, seal it in plastic before anyone touches it and say so when booking, to UTEC or to us.
Charities seldom take used mattresses, and Goodwill's Winchester center does not list them, so recycling is the usual path. A mattress left in a unit after a move is the landlord's problem, so agree who books the pickup before the key handoff.
Mattress options in Woburn
| Option | Queen mattress | Queen box spring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEC curbside (city partner) | $40 | $40 | Book at 978-856-3997; tell them about bed bugs |
| JUNKRUN | $109 | $79 | Carried out from inside; $159 minimum pickup |
| Trash | Banned | Banned | Disposal ban since 2022-11-01 |
Local resources in Woburn
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: Mattresses and box springs, collected curbside; tell them about bed bugs
The city's listed mattress partner, $40 per unit. About 14 miles from Woburn (straight line), in Lowell.
35 Warren St., Lowell, MA 01852 - Town
Woburn Board of Health
Accepts: Questions on trash, recycling, yard waste, hazardous waste drive and bulky pickup
The number the city gives for yard waste and recycling questions; run the annual Hazardous Waste Drive in early August. In Woburn itself.
10 Common St., Woburn, MA 01801 - Town
Waste Management (city curbside contractor)
Accepts: Scheduled curbside pickup of bulky items, appliances, TVs and monitors
Per-item fees for 7/1/26 to 6/30/27: $29.77 bulky, $39 appliance, $50 freon unit, $66 TV. In Woburn itself.
Curbside service, Woburn, MA
Quick answers
What does UTEC charge for a mattress in Woburn?
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$40 per unit per the city. A box spring is a second unit.
Can I leave a mattress with my regular Woburn trash?
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No. Massachusetts law bans mattress disposal in trash since November 1, 2022.
Does JUNKRUN take mattresses with bed bugs?
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Tell us when you text. Seal it in plastic first so the crew can plan.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Woburn before you go.
- City of Woburn: Mattress and Textile Recycling: “The City of Woburn has partnered with UTEC Inc to offer curbside pick-up at a cost of $40 per unit” · accessed October 29, 2026