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Getting rid of bulky items in Salem, NH

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Salem residents with a $60 Transfer Station permit can drop off mattresses at no charge on Shannon Road using one of their three yearly bulky coupons.[1]

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CITY City & county options

City pickup?No charge with paid permit ($60/yr; one free permit if 65+), using one of 3 yearly bulky coupons[1]
How to bookSalem Transfer Station: 603-890-2164[1]
Bag it?No rule found
City optionMattresses and box springs go in with a bulky coupon; each household gets three coupons a year with its permit, and the coupon number must match the vehicle sticker.[1]

Pickup schedule: Bring the mattress to the Transfer Station on Shannon Road with your permit sticker and a bulky coupon (source: Town of Salem: Transfer Station / Solid Waste, verified Oct 23, 2026).

The rules

    Only one set of bulky coupons is allowed per household per year; extra vehicle permits do not include coupons. No fee shown for items beyond the three coupons.[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 Salem Municipal Services / Transfer Station: https://salemnh.gov/506/Transfer-Station-Solid-Waste