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Salem mattresses and box springs are recycled curbside by UTEC for $40/unit, paid directly to UTEC; schedule online or at 978-856-3997.
Schedule curbside pickup with UTEC online (drop-down menu), by phone at 978-856-3997, or by email.
UTEC: 978-856-3997
A Hardship Waiver form is available; return it to the Waste Reduction Coordinator.
City of Salem: Mattress Recycling
To apply for a Hardship Waiver, please complete the form and return to the Waste Reduction Coordinator:
City's own fee
Mattresses and box springs can no longer go in the trash; the City contracts with UTEC for curbside recycling at $40/unit, paid directly to UTEC.
Source: City of Salem: Mattress Recycling
Per new state regulations, mattresses and box springs can no longer be disposed of as trash and instead must be recycled. The City of Salem has contracted with UTEC to provide curbside mattress and box spring recycling. Residents are responsible for $40/unit paid directly to UTEC.
Good to know
Schedule on the UTEC website, call 978-856-3997, or email mattress-recycling@utecinc.org.
Source: City of Salem: Mattress Recycling
To schedule your curbside pick-up, please visit the ... UTEC website ... and scroll to the drop-down menu or call 978-856-3997 or email ... mattress-recycling@utecinc.org
City's own fee
A fee of $40 per item is charged for curbside mattresses and box springs; a financial hardship request goes to the Waste Reduction Coordinator in Engineering.
Source: City of Salem: Trash Regulations & Hazardous Items
A fee of $40 per item will be charged for mattresses and box springs to be picked up curbside. A financial hardship request should be directed to the Waste Reduction Coordinator in the Engineering Department for consideration.
Good to know
Mattress bags are only necessary if the unit is non-conforming or if inclement weather is expected on your pickup date.
Source: City of Salem: Trash Regulations & Hazardous Items
Mattress bags will only be necessary if the unit is non-conforming or if inclement weather is expected on the date of your scheduled pickup.
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If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:
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Optional
Optional: independent companies can carry it out of your home for a fee. Fastest, but costs the most. Junk removal. It is never required.
| Option | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress or box spring (curbside) | $40/unit | UTEC, schedule online or 978-856-3997 |
Call the City's Recycling and Trash Department at 978-619-5672.