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Mattress Recycling in Worcester, MA

Worcester residents can drop off mattresses for $15 each by appointment at the Residential Drop-Off Center, 1065 Millbury Street; Casella will collect one from the curb for $134.96.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Worcester

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WorcesterNo 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. Worcester Residential Drop-Off CenterDrop-off · 1065 Millbury Street, WorcesterWorcester residents$15
    Where

    1065 Millbury Street
    Worcester, MA 01607

    Hours

    Bulk waste by appointment: Wed 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. in November), Sat 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., about April–November

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for mattresses
    Mattress, any size$15.00 each
    • Bulk drop-off by appointment, about April–November.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Casella curbside bulk pickup (Worcester city rates)Pickup service · WorcesterWorcester residents$134.96
    How it works

    Paid curbside bulk waste pickup by Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts at rates the City of Worcester negotiated, for residential buildings of up to six units. Call Casella at 508-832-2349; payment (card or money order) is taken when booking; unlimited items per appointment.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Mattress, any size$134.96
    • Call Casella to book and pay.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take mattresses (2)

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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Worcester: Residential Drop-Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks
    • The drop-off center is for Worcester residents only; proof of residency with a driver’s license or state/federal ID is required, and commercial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Worcester: Bulk Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks
    • Bulk waste drop-off requires an appointment, booked online or through 311, from April to November/December, weather permitting. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Residential Drop-Off Center is typically open April through November. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses (any size) cost $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Casella curbside bulk pickup is available for single- and multi-family buildings of up to six units; residents call Casella at 508-832-2349 and pay when booking. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents contact Casella directly at 508-832-2349 and pay when the appointment is made. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside mattress or box spring pickup costs $134.96 per piece. 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.
  • Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester ReStore: Donation guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester
    • Donations are accepted at the Worcester ReStore Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are not accepted. 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.
    • 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.
    • 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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