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Andover residents on town collection can set out one bulky item a week, such as a sofa or table, with their trash. TVs, computers and microwaves go to the town’s annual pre-registered CRT & Electronics collection at 5 Campanelli Drive, and the town refers mattress pickup to its preferred vendor, UTEC.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • UTEC: Mattress Recycling (opens in new tab) · UTEC, Inc.
    • UTEC provides municipal mattress recycling services for listed cities and towns including Andover, Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell and Methuen. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • UTEC recycles used mattresses and box springs through a curbside pickup service. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • UTEC picks up only standard mattresses and box springs, not couches, futons or appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential curbside pickups are limited to 8 pieces per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Place mattresses curbside or within sight of the street by 7 a.m. on the pickup day; crews will not enter homes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Andover: Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · Town of Andover Department of Public Works
    • Residents get one bulky item per week with regular trash service, such as sofas, loveseats, chairs, recliners, tables, desks, bookcases and carpeting. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Town supplies trash containers to residents on Town collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Andover: Mattress Ban (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Andover Department of Public Works
    • Since September 12, 2022, mattresses and box springs are not allowed in curbside trash and do not qualify as bulk items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Andover: Special Collections (opens in new tab) · Town of Andover Department of Public Works
    • Andover holds one HHW collection and one CRT & Electronics collection each year, typically in May and June. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Both collections require pre-registration, with no exceptions on the day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The CRT & Electronics collection is for Andover residents only, with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Andover: CRT & Electronics Collection brochure (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Andover Department of Public Works
    • Televisions cost $10 (15–25 inches), $20 (26–35 inches) or $40 (36 inches and up, consoles or projection); smaller sets $5. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computer CPU units cost $5; laptops and tablets cost $5. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Microwave ovens cost $10 (stand-alone) or $15 (over-the-stove); other appliances are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead acid batteries cost $10 (large) or $5 (small); household non-alkaline batteries are a $5 flat fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Andover: Household Hazardous Waste Collection brochure (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Andover Department of Public Works
    • The HHW collection takes oil paint, thinners, varnish, stain and shellac; no latex paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Resident HHW fees: up to 3 lbs/gal $5, up to 10 lbs/gal $5, up to 25 lbs/gal $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW pricing is for Andover residents with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Andover: Battery Disposal Guide (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Andover Department of Public Works
    • Lithium, standard-size rechargeable and button batteries can be dropped off at Town Offices – Health Department, 36 Bartlet Street, 1st floor. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A second drop-off is at the Municipal Services Facility – Public Works Department, 5 Campanelli Drive, 2nd floor. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Alkaline standard and heavy-duty batteries go in curbside trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Andover: Recycling Collection (opens in new tab) · Town of Andover Department of Public Works
    • Andover single-stream recycling takes cardboard with mixed paper, glass, certain plastics and metals. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Town supplies 95-gallon recycling containers to residents on Town collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Break down cardboard boxes to save space in the container. Checked October 26, 2026.

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