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How to get rid of a mattress in Cambridge, MA

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Schedule a UTEC pickup at utecinc.org/mattress-recycling ($45 each), then set the mattress at the curb by 7 a.m. on your day with a labeled note.

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Yes, by paid appointment with UTEC through the City's mattress recycling program. Mattresses and box springs are prohibited from trash disposal in Massachusetts.
Bag rule
Not required. Attach a note with "UTEC", your order number and pickup date.
Cost / fines
$45 per mattress or box spring. A $5 hardship discount is available through UTEC (978-856-3997).
Appointment
Yes. Schedule at utecinc.org/mattress-recycling. Buildings over 12 units should ask the property manager first. Set out after 6 p.m. the night before and by 7 a.m. on collection day; pickup by 3 p.m.
Tip
UTEC only takes standard mattresses and box springs — not futons, pads, toppers, infant pads, air/water beds, or pest-infested/excessively damaged items. Email [email protected] or [email protected] for problems.

Official source: www.cambridgema.gov

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How do I get rid of a mattress in Cambridge?

Schedule a UTEC pickup at utecinc.org/mattress-recycling ($45 each), then set the mattress at the curb by 7 a.m. on your day with a labeled note.

Does my mattress need to be bagged in Cambridge?

Not required. Attach a note with "UTEC", your order number and pickup date.

How much does mattress disposal cost in Cambridge?

$45 per mattress or box spring. A $5 hardship discount is available through UTEC (978-856-3997).

Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Cambridge?

Yes. Schedule at utecinc.org/mattress-recycling. Buildings over 12 units should ask the property manager first. Set out after 6 p.m. the night before and by 7 a.m. on collection day; pickup by 3 p.m.

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