Mattresses and textiles are banned from regular trash statewide. Middlesex County cities offer scheduled bulk pickup, drop-off centers, and appliance recycling programs.
Massachusetts banned mattress and textile disposal from trash effective November 1, 2022 under 310 CMR 19.017. Each Middlesex County municipality offers an alternative bulk disposal path. Cambridge provides free curbside bulky waste collection by appointment with limits on mattresses and large items. Somerville allows up to two bulk items per collection with advance scheduling. Newton requires bulk stickers purchased at City Hall. Lowell, Waltham, Framingham, and Medford operate transfer stations accepting bulk items for residents with proof of residency. Appliances with refrigerants including refrigerators, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers require Freon removal and a separate appliance pickup fee typically 25 to 50 dollars. Mattresses are collected through the state-subsidized MassDEP mattress recycling program at no charge in most cities.
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