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City of Lowell residents

How to get rid of a mattress in Lowell, MA

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In Lowell, mattresses must be recycled under state law; the City says to schedule a pick-up through UTEC.^[2]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Lowell: In Lowell, mattresses must be recycled under state law; the City says to schedule a pick-up through UTEC. How to book: Solid Waste & Recycling: 978-674-4309. Bag required: No rule found. Mattresses must be recycled under state law; the City says to schedule a pick-up through UTEC.^[1]^[2]

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By appointment Schedule a mattress pick-up through UTEC

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Source: City of Lowell: Solid Waste & Recycling · verified Oct 22, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

City pickup?Mattresses must be recycled under state law; the City says to schedule a pick-up through UTEC

How to bookSolid Waste & Recycling: 978-674-4309^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City feeUnder state law, mattresses and box springs must be recycled. The City says to use UTEC to schedule a pick-up.

Step by step

Book itSolid Waste & Recycling: 978-674-4309^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offIn Lowell, mattresses must be recycled under state law; the City says to schedule a pick-up through UTEC.^[2]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Don't put mattresses out with your regular trash; they're a Massachusetts waste-ban item.^[1]

CITY City & county options

What does the City offer for a mattress in Lowell?

We found no free official option for this city.

Good to know

Under state law, mattresses and box springs must be recycled. The City says to use UTEC to schedule a pick-up.^[2]

Good to know

Since 11/1/22, mattresses and box springs are waste-ban items in Massachusetts. They can't go out with your normal curbside collection and need special disposal arrangements.^[1]

Good to know

Other unusable bulky items are scheduled for pick-up with WM at 1-800-972-4545.^[2]

Good to know

Don't put items out for collection earlier than the day before.^[3]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Mattresses	Must be recycled	Schedule via UTEC
Regular trash	Not allowed	MA waste ban since 11/1/22

Can I give it away or swap it in Lowell?

We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Lowell.

If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Donate furniture, appliances and building materials. Find your nearest ReStore and ask whether it offers pickup.
Salvation Army donation pickup: Schedule a free pickup where it's offered, using the official scheduler.
Pickup Please (Vietnam Veterans of America): Free donation pickup in its service areas. Check your ZIP.
Buy Nothing Project: Gift-economy groups for your neighborhood. Join through the official site or app.
Freecycle: Find your local Freecycle group in the official directory.
Craigslist "free" section: Pick your city in Craigslist's official site list, then go to for sale → free.

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FAQ

Can I put a mattress out with my trash in Lowell?

No. Since 11/1/22, mattresses and box springs are a Massachusetts waste-ban item and can't go out with normal curbside collection.^[1]

How do I get rid of a mattress?

Use UTEC to schedule a pick-up, as the City directs.^[2]

Sources (3 official pages, checked Oct 22, 2026)

City of Lowell Solid Waste & Recycling, “Solid Waste & Recycling.” https://www.lowellma.gov/195/Solid-Waste-Recycling. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
City of Lowell Solid Waste & Recycling, “Most Common Questions Answered.” https://lowellma.gov/1696/Most-Common-Questions-Answered. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
City of Lowell Solid Waste & Recycling, “Curbside Collection.” https://www.lowellma.gov/1358/Curbside-Collection. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Each numbered citation [n] above links to its source. Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you set anything out.

Verification: Full official page read Oct 22, 2026