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Box Spring Recycling in Marlborough, MA

Box springs count toward Marlborough’s two free curbside mattress pickups a year ($25 each after), or one bulk item at the Resident Drop-Off Facility.

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

3 ways to get rid of a box spring in Marlborough

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

    Book online, set out your box spring 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. Marlborough Resident Drop-Off FacilityDrop-off · 856 Boston Post Road E, MarlboroughMarlborough residentsCost not listed
    Where

    856 Boston Post Road E
    Marlborough, MA 01752

    Hours

    Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Box springs

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Counts as one bulk item on your resident permit (Tier One permit $50 includes 6 bulk items; seniors 65+ no fee).
    • You must unload it yourself.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Marlborough curbside mattress and box spring pickupCity service · MarlboroughMarlborough residentsFree
    How it works

    DPW curbside collection of mattresses and box springs every other Wednesday; call 508-624-6910 to sign up. Two free disposals per household per calendar year, then $25 each (check dropped off at the DPW before pickup). Put items out no sooner than the night before.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Each beyond two free per year$25
    • Call the DPW at 508-624-6910 to schedule; pickup every other Wednesday.
    • Two free per calendar year; $25 each after that.

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Before you go

  1. Don’t assume a box spring is priced like a mattress; ask separately.
  2. Tell the operator if it’s a split (two-piece) box spring; some charge per piece.
  3. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs before you go.
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Massachusetts rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Marlborough: Resident Drop-Off Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Marlborough Department of Public Works
    • The Resident Drop-Off Facility is open to all Marlborough residents; payment by check or money order only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Marlborough Resident Drop-Off Facility Guidelines (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Marlborough Department of Public Works
    • Residents need a current Resident Drop-Off Facility Permit; disposal is based on the number of bulk items on the permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A Tier One permit costs $50 and includes 6 bulk items; seniors 65+ get 6 bulk items with no fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A mattress or box spring counts as 1 bulk item; residents must handle it without facility help. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Marlborough News Flash: Marlborough Mattress Pick Up (opens in new tab) · City of Marlborough Department of Public Works
    • Residents call the DPW to schedule curbside collection of mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • City residents get two free mattress or box spring disposals per calendar year; each additional one is $25. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside mattress pickup is every other Wednesday. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule by calling the DPW at 508-624-6910. 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.
  • 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.
    • 310 CMR 19.017 bans mattresses from disposal, incineration or transfer for disposal at solid waste disposal facilities as of November 1, 2022. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Box springs and foundations count as mattresses under the Massachusetts waste ban. 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.
    • 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.
  • Bill S.614 (194th General Court): An Act to promote the future success of mattress recycling (opens in new tab) · The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
    • Senate mattress recycling bill S.614 has not passed; on 11/3/2025 it was sent to a study order (S2687). 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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