Tough Stuff Recycling offers fast, affordable, and environmentally responsible mattress pickup and mattress recycling in Salem. Whether you’re a resident, landlord, or business, we make sure your old mattresses are collected and recycled in full compliance with Massachusetts waste bans.
Every year, Massachusetts residents dispose of hundreds of thousands of mattresses — and Salem is no exception. Mattresses are bulky, difficult to compact, and can take up to 100 years to decompose in a landfill. Worse, they’re often made of materials like steel springs, foam, and cotton — all of which can be recycled.
That’s why the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has made it illegal to throw mattresses in the trash. Instead, recycling is now required statewide under the state’s Waste Ban regulations.
At Tough Stuff Recycling, we help Salem residents and businesses meet these requirements the easy way. We recycle up to 80% of each mattress we collect — turning waste into reusable materials through our partnerships with our community, the Mattress Recycling Council, and other environmental organizations.
It’s cleaner, smarter, and better for the planet — and for Salem.
Whether you’re searching for how to dispose of an old mattress or need an old mattress pick up, we’ve got you covered. Here are your options:
At Tough Stuff Recycling, we’re proud to support the residents and businesses of Salem with convenient, affordable, and environmentally responsible mattress recycling.
Since the Massachusetts mattress disposal ban took effect in 2022, we’ve worked hand-in-hand with communities like yours to keep bulky waste out of landfills and reusable materials in circulation.
Here’s how we support your community:
At Tough Stuff Recycling, we’re proud to partner with municipalities across Massachusetts to make mattress recycling simple and sustainable. From city programs to curbside pickups, these collaborations help residents comply with the state’s waste ban while keeping valuable materials out of landfills.
Important Recycling Numbers To Know ? 215: The number of units recycled by the Town of Ipswich since the Massachusetts landfill ban went into effect in November 2022. 154: The number of aggregate pickups the Town of Ipswich has completed with Tough Stuff Recycling....
Important Recycling Numbers To Know 772: Number of curbside pickups provided for Salem residents. 1359: Number of mattresses picked up from residential curbside service. 50: Number of units picked up from the City of Salem. 199: Total number of units picked up from...
Important Recycling Numbers To Know ? 784: The number of units recycled by the City of Beverly since the Massachusetts landfill ban went into effect in November 2022. 509: The number of residential curbside pick-ups the City of Beverly has completed with Tough Stuff...
Still have questions about box spring disposal or “where do I throw away mattresses in Salem“? See our FAQ below or contact our team for expert help with mattress removal, junk hauling, and more.
Yes. As of November 1, 2022, Massachusetts banned the disposal of mattresses in the trash. All mattresses must be recycled or otherwise diverted from landfills under state law.
Yes! Whether Commercial or Residential, go to our Tough Stuff Recycling store and follow the prompts to place your drop-off order.
Yes! Tough Stuff Recycling is fully compliant with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) waste ban regulations and offers services specifically designed to meet those standards.
We do! Whether you’re moving, replacing a mattress, or decluttering, Massachusetts residents can schedule a pickup with us directly online.
If your mattress is too damaged, contaminated, or infested (e.g., bed bugs), it may be considered non-conforming. We’ll provide guidance and alternative disposal options based on Massachusetts regulations.
Are you looking for other ways to get rid of a mattress? Here are some helpful tips:
Whatever option you choose, avoid illegally dumping your mattresses, which cause fines and pollution.