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Full Lowell, MA guide

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Getting rid of bulky items 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]

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CITY City & county options

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]
Bag it?No rule found
City optionUnder state law, mattresses and box springs must be recycled. The City says to use UTEC to schedule a pick-up.[2]

Pickup schedule: Schedule a mattress pick-up through UTEC (source: City of Lowell: Solid Waste & Recycling, verified Oct 22, 2026).

The rules

  • Don't put items out for collection earlier than the day before.[3]
Don't put mattresses out with your regular trash; they're a Massachusetts waste-ban item.[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 22, 2026.

Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026)

  1. City of Lowell Solid Waste & Recycling: https://www.lowellma.gov/195/Solid-Waste-Recycling
  2. City of Lowell Solid Waste & Recycling: https://lowellma.gov/1696/Most-Common-Questions-Answered
  3. City of Lowell Solid Waste & Recycling: https://www.lowellma.gov/1358/Curbside-Collection