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Full Chelmsford, MA guide

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Getting rid of bulky items in Chelmsford, MA

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Chelmsford mattresses go curbside with UTEC every two weeks: $30 for the mattress and $30 for the box spring, scheduled and paid online.[2]

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CITY City & county options

City pickup?No free option found
How to bookSustainability Manager: 978-250-5203[1]
Bag it?No rule found
City feeUTEC collects and recycles mattresses and box springs at the curb every two weeks: $30 for the mattress and $30 for the box spring; schedule and pay at utecinc.org.[2]

Pickup schedule: Schedule and pay on the UTEC site; UTEC collects at the curb every two weeks. (source: Town of Chelmsford: Mattress and Box Spring Recycling, verified Oct 23, 2026).

The rules

    Not accepted: futons or fold-out sofa beds, mattress pads or toppers, infant sleeping pads, air or water beds.[1]

    Hazardous items

    Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.

    Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 23, 2026.

    Sources (checked Oct 23, 2026)

    1. Town of Chelmsford DPW, Recycling & Solid Waste: https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/932/Mattress-and-Box-Spring-Recycling
    2. Town of Chelmsford DPW, Recycling & Solid Waste: https://chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17835/Annual-Recycling-and-Solid-Waste-Guide?bidId=