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Quincy mattress pickup and disposal: how to book the free South Shore Recycle pickup

Quincy no longer collects mattresses on trash day. You book a pickup with South Shore Recycle instead, and it's free for Quincy homes, condos and buildings with 8 units or fewer. Here's how to book it, what it takes, and what to do if you're in a bigger building or need someone to carry it out.

Last verified 2026-10-25

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Does the City of Quincy pick up mattresses?Yes, through South Shore Recycle. Call (617) 837-1299 or book online. Mattresses are no longer picked up on your regular trash day and are scheduled by vehicle and staff availability.
Is Quincy mattress pickup free?Yes for Quincy residents in homes, condos or buildings with 8 units or fewer. South Shore Recycle charges $60 per unit for larger Quincy buildings (8+ units) and non-Quincy residents.
Will South Shore Recycle take the mattress from inside my apartment?No. It says all pickups are curbside only and it doesn't collect from inside units, hallways or common areas, so the mattress has to be outside before pickup.
Does Quincy pick up box springs?Yes. South Shore Recycle lists box springs and bed foundations of all sizes, including platform bases and adjustable base frames.
Can I put a mattress out with the trash in Quincy?No. The City says mattresses are no longer picked up on your regular trash day; schedule South Shore Recycle instead. Massachusetts has banned mattresses from the trash since November 1, 2022.

Step 1: book South Shore Recycle

The City of Quincy says to call South Shore Recycle at (617) 837-1299 or schedule a pick-up online, and that mattresses are scheduled dependent on vehicle and staff availability rather than on your trash day. South Shore Recycle's own site lists (617) 842-2434 (Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Info@SouthshoreRecycle.com, so try the other number if one doesn't answer.

Who gets it free, and who pays $60

South Shore Recycle says pickup is free for Quincy residents living in homes, condos or buildings with 8 units or fewer. For larger Quincy buildings with 8+ units and for non-Quincy residents, it charges $60 per unit. The City's own curbside program also covers only one- to eight-family dwellings and condominiums, and says apartment buildings with more than eight units must hire private disposal.

Step 2: put it outside before pickup

South Shore Recycle says all pickups are curbside only: place the mattress at the curb or a designated outdoor spot before the scheduled pickup. It does not enter homes or buildings and does not collect from inside units, hallways or common areas.

What South Shore Recycle takes

It lists twin through California king mattresses, including memory foam, gel, innerspring, hybrid, latex, pillow-top and drained waterbed mattresses, plus standard and low-profile box springs, split sets, platform bases, adjustable base frames and wooden foundations. It says it works with recycling facilities rather than landfills.

Need it carried out of the house?

ReSupply runs paid in-home pickups that include mattresses, with starting prices of $19, $49 and $99 plus a separate booking fee, and its Boston page lists Quincy among the communities it serves. LoadUp's Quincy page says junk removal starts at $80 for a single bulky item, and its mattress page lists removal from $85 with loaders carrying the mattress out from any room. Confirm the final price when you book.

Donating a mattress

Household Goods in Acton accepts standard-size mattresses and box springs but refuses any with stains or rips, and its volunteer pickup doesn't reach Quincy. The Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston ReStore does not accept mattresses or box springs.

Options

city bulk pickup

City of Quincy mattress pickup (South Shore Recycle, free for eligible residents)

Takes
  • Mattresses (all common sizes, including memory foam, hybrid, latex and drained waterbed mattresses, per South Shore Recycle)
  • Box springs and bed foundations, including platform bases and adjustable base frames (per South Shore Recycle)
Not accepted
  • Anything not placed outside: South Shore Recycle says it does not collect from inside units, hallways or common areas
Condition rules
Schedule first; the City says mattresses are no longer picked up on your regular trash day. Place the mattress at the curb or a designated outdoor spot before the scheduled pickup.
Stairs / inside pickup
No. South Shore Recycle says all pickups are curbside only and it does not enter homes or buildings.
Lead time / hours
Scheduled "dependent on vehicle and staff availability" (City). South Shore Recycle advertises next-day pickup in many areas; exact wait not stated.
Cost
Free for Quincy residents in homes, condos or buildings with 8 units or fewer. South Shore Recycle charges $60 per unit for larger Quincy buildings (8+ units) and non-Quincy residents.
Service area
Quincy residents in homes, condos or buildings with 8 units or fewer (free pickup, per South Shore Recycle).
How to book
Website / booking · (617) 837-1299 (number the City lists); South Shore Recycle's own site lists (617) 842-2434, Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Info@SouthshoreRecycle.com
Notes
The City's pages and South Shore Recycle's site list different phone numbers, so try the other if one doesn't answer. Massachusetts has banned mattresses from the trash since November 1, 2022.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] · last verified 2026-10-25
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Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston ReStore (West Roxbury)

Takes
  • Bed frames, headboards & footboards
  • Dressers, bureaus & armoires
  • Coffee & end tables
  • Desks (3' x 5' or smaller)
  • Tables & chairs (not conference tables or dated)
  • Upholstered furniture (not ripped, worn, broken, dated or faded)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Appliances less than eight years old (fridges, washers, dryers, free-standing stoves, cooktops, microwaves, never-installed dishwashers)
  • Cabinets, doors, lighting, building materials
Not accepted
  • Mattresses & box springs
  • Sofa beds
  • Sofas with slip covers
  • Futons
  • Platform & trundle beds
  • Hutches, sideboards, buffets, china cabinets
  • TV armoires & entertainment centers
  • Fitness equipment
  • In-wall stoves
Condition rules
All donations must be in working order. Staff can refuse any item based on condition and store need. Email the ReStore for the current list.
Stairs / inside pickup
Drop-off: staff help unload at the store. In-home pickup is arranged through ReSupply, Habitat's scheduling partner (Habitat says ReSupply works with local movers at a lower cost to you; it's a paid service).
Lead time / hours
Donation drop-off Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (as posted).
Cost
Drop-off fee: not stated. Pickup is through ReSupply, a paid service.
Service area
Drop-off at the West Roxbury store. Habitat says a second ReStore is set to open in Watertown in fall 2026. In-home pickup is booked through ReSupply, whose Boston page lists Quincy among the communities it serves.
Address
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA
How to book
Website / booking · restore@habitatboston.org
Sources
[1] [2] · last verified 2026-10-25
paid hauler

ReSupply donation pickup (Boston area)

Takes
  • Furniture (tables, dressers, bed frames, bookcases, etc.)
  • Couches, sectionals, recliners, futons
  • Mattresses
  • Appliances
  • Clothing, boxes & bags
  • Office furniture
Condition rules
Pieces should be sturdy and complete. Tell ReSupply about bed frames or other items that need disassembly when you book; disassembly is available and additional fees may apply.
Stairs / inside pickup
Yes. Furniture teams collect from inside your home, including upper floors of walk-ups and triple-deckers. Disassembly is available; additional fees may apply.
Lead time / hours
Donation pickups available within 24 hours (per ReSupply's Boston page).
Cost
Paid service. Starting at $19, $49 and $99 depending on the pickup (bags and boxes up to bulky furniture), plus a separate booking fee that is non-refundable unless ReSupply can't complete the pickup. Pricing varies by location, items, availability and handling needs; you can decline the furniture quote with your team before paying.
Service area
ReSupply's Boston page lists Quincy among the communities it serves.
How to book
Website / booking
Notes
Habitat Greater Boston ReStore and Household Goods both point donors to ReSupply for in-home pickup.
Sources
[1] · last verified 2026-10-25
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Household Goods (Acton)

Takes
  • Standard-size mattresses & box springs
  • Bed frames (all parts) & bunk beds
  • Dressers & armoires
  • Couches, sofa beds & futons
  • Chairs (no office chairs)
  • Kitchen, dining, end & coffee tables
  • Refrigerators, washers, electric dryers (newer than 10 years)
  • Air conditioners up to 18" x 30" x 24" (newer than 10 years)
  • Flat-screen TVs under 55" (less than 10 years old)
Not accepted
  • Mattresses with any stains or rips
  • Office furniture, desks, file cabinets
  • Glass-top items
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Oversized or wall-mounted items
Condition rules
Clean, complete, and in good working condition; nothing broken, chipped, torn, stained, or recalled.
Stairs / inside pickup
Volunteer pickup asks that items be in a garage or on the first floor if possible.
Lead time / hours
Drop-off Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteer pickups typically scheduled 4+ weeks ahead. Paid pickups through ReSupply or ReMARKable Donations in as soon as 2 business days.
Cost
Drop-off: not stated. Volunteer pickup: minimum $35 donation requested. Paid pickups (ReSupply / ReMARKable Donations): for a fee.
Service area
Volunteer pickup only in Acton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Sudbury and Westford, so not Quincy. Quincy donors can drop off in Acton or use the paid pickup partners (ReSupply or Mark's Moving/ReMARKable Donations).
Address
530 Main Street, Acton, MA
How to book
Website / booking · 978-635-1710
Notes
The City of Quincy lists "Household Goods Recycling Ministry" among charities that take donated furniture.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-25
paid hauler

LoadUp junk removal

Takes
  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
  • Appliances
  • Electronics
  • Exercise equipment
  • Yard debris and construction waste
Not accepted
  • Hazardous materials such as certain paints, chemicals, asbestos and medical waste
Condition rules
No donation-quality requirement stated; this is junk removal.
Stairs / inside pickup
Yes. LoadUp says its loaders carry items out from any room (bedroom, basement, attic, upstairs); curbside option also offered.
Lead time / hours
Same-day and next-day service when available (per LoadUp's Quincy page).
Cost
LoadUp's Quincy page says junk removal starts at $80 for a single bulky item (labor, transportation and disposal included). Its national pages list full-service from $75, curbside from $70, priority from $85 and mattress removal from $85. The final price is shown by ZIP and item before booking.
Service area
LoadUp has a Quincy, MA page that mentions North Quincy, Wollaston and Adams Shore. Enter your ZIP to confirm.
How to book
Website / booking
Notes
We do not currently have an affiliate relationship with LoadUp. If that changes, this listing will be labeled.
Sources
[1] [2] [3] · last verified 2026-10-25

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