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Mattress Recycling in Chicopee, MA

Chicopee residents can drop off mattresses for $20 each (prepaid) at the DPW Drop-Off Center, 115 Baskin Drive, or book seasonal curbside bulk pickup.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Chicopee

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ChicopeeNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your mattress and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Chicopee DPW Drop-Off CenterDrop-off · 115 Baskin Drive, Chicopee$20
    Where

    115 Baskin Drive
    Chicopee, MA 01020

    Hours

    Tue–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–noon (confirm with DPW)

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for mattresses
    Mattress (any size)$20.00 each
    • Pre-register online for a trip ticket; fee items must be prepaid online or at the Treasurer’s Office (no cash at the site).
    • Must not be soaked, moldy or infested.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Chicopee curbside bulk pick-up programCity service · ChicopeeChicopee residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Chicopee DPW curbside bulky item collection, scheduled and paid online through the city’s Bulk Waste Permit System. Each item has a set price (March 2023 list), e.g. upholstered chair $25, computer monitor $15, TVs $40–$80, and also couches, appliances and mattresses. Seasonal: scheduling resumes March 1. No construction debris, commercial bulk waste or hazardous waste.

    Cost & rules
    • Seasonal service: schedule and prepay online; scheduling resumes March 1 after the season ends.
    • Price list shows $30 per mattress, any size (price read from a letter-spaced PDF).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take mattresses (1)

Before you go

  1. Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
  2. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
  3. Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
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Massachusetts rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Chicopee DPW: Curbside Bulk Pick-Up Program pricing (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Chicopee Department of Public Works
    • The Chicopee DPW runs a Curbside Bulk Pick-Up Program with per-item prices (price list dated March 2023). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A mattress of any size costs $30 for curbside bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Chicopee: Bulk Waste Permit System (curbside bulk pickup scheduling) (opens in new tab) · City of Chicopee Department of Public Works
    • Curbside bulk pickup is seasonal; when the season ends, scheduling resumes on March 1. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Chicopee DPW Drop-Off Policy, Rules and Information (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Chicopee Department of Public Works
    • Online pre-registration is required and fee items must be paid in advance online or at the Treasurer’s Office; no trash or construction debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses, foam mattresses or box springs cost $20 each and cannot be soaked, moldy or infested. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Chicopee: DPW Drop-Off Center permit system (opens in new tab) · City of Chicopee Department of Public Works
    • A trip ticket is required to bring items to the DPW Drop-off Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: Hours and Locations (opens in new tab) · Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
    • All Morgan Memorial Goodwill stores accept donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: What to Donate (opens in new tab) · Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
    • Goodwill does not accept mattresses, box springs, bed frames or futons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP introduced its first bans on landfilling and combustion of easy-to-recycle and toxic materials in 1990 and has phased in more since. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Materials banned from disposal or transfer for disposal in Massachusetts include cathode ray tubes, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, lead acid batteries, mattresses, recyclable paper and cardboard, textiles, white goods and whole tires (landfills only). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The MassDEP waste disposal bans are in section 19.017 of the Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since November 1, 2022, mattresses are banned from disposal or transport for disposal in Massachusetts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations (incl. 19.017 Waste Bans) (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • 310 CMR 19.017(3): no person may dispose, transfer for disposal, or contract for disposal or transport of a restricted material except as the regulation allows, and violators may face MassDEP enforcement. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No landfill, transfer facility or combustion facility may accept a restricted material except to handle, recycle or compost it under a MassDEP-approved plan. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A regulated mattress is any resilient material enclosed by ticking and intended for sleeping on, except mattresses contaminated with mold, bodily fluids, insects, oil or hazardous substances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP Fact Sheet: What are Massachusetts Waste Bans? (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • For residents, most banned materials are collected through regular municipal collection or drop-off programs, while larger items such as CRTs or appliances may go through separate collections or drop-off events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MassDEP notes that vehicle batteries, tires and cathode ray tubes may in some cases be collected by retailers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents with private (non-municipal) trash collection should ask their service provider for recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP generally does not issue waste-ban enforcement to individuals; it typically targets businesses, institutions (including municipalities) and haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All mattress sizes are covered, from crib to California king, including full-foam, latex and "mattress in a box" products. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is no acceptable amount of mattresses in trash: a load with even one mattress is a failed load. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A mattress that cannot be recycled because it is contaminated (mold, bodily fluids, insects, oil or hazardous substances) is not subject to the ban and can be disposed of as solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents should start with their municipal recycling program, since many municipalities accept or collect mattresses, then try Beyond the Bin for donation and reuse outlets. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pillows, cushions and rugs are not "textiles" under the ban and may go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mass.gov: How & Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • For local recycling and household hazardous product collection days and hours, MassDEP tells residents to contact their community's recycling or solid waste coordinator or department. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous products (old chemicals, cleaners, paint, pesticides) don't belong in the recycling bin, the trash or the drain. Store them until a community HHW collection or take them to a local, regional or commercial facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycle Smart MA (a MassDEP service): Beyond the Bin Search Directory (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP's Beyond the Bin directory lists outlets for items that can't go in the home recycling bin. MassDEP does not collect materials itself, listings are self-reported, and you should call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Mattress Recycling (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • Most furniture and mattress sellers take old mattresses for recycling and disposal when they deliver a new one. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MassDEP suggests donating mattresses in good condition and using Beyond the Bin to find organizations that accept them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MassDEP tells residents to find out whether their city or town has a mattress collection program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Municipalities may use MassDEP Recycling Dividends Program payments for collecting, transporting and processing mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Municipalities and certain public entities may use the FAC90 statewide carpet and mattress recycling contract. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Extended Producer Responsibility Commission Final Report (January 15, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • Before the ban, MassDEP gave $2.7 million in grants to 128 municipalities and 34 regional participants for mattress collection and recycling, and the state has contracted with four vendors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The state EPR Commission (January 2026) recommended that the Legislature create a mattress EPR program. Bills H.1023, H.3985 and S.614 were pending. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council: home page (program states) (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Massachusetts has no Mattress Recycling Council (Bye Bye Mattress) program: MRC operates statewide only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bill H.1023 (194th General Court): An Act to establish a mattress recycling program (opens in new tab) · The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
    • Mattress EPR bill H.1023 has not passed. Its status is "Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means". Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Clothing and Textile Recovery (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • Since November 2022, textiles (clothing, footwear, bedding, curtains, fabric) are banned from disposal in Massachusetts, even worn, torn or stained items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mass.gov: Safely Manage Household Hazardous Products (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP lists approved household hazardous product collection facilities. Call or check each facility's website for items, fees and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Questions about household hazardous products can go to MassDEP at 866-963-7287 or massdep.hhp@mass.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.

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