Notice from DPW: New State Waste Disposal Bans
Mattresses MUST be recycled. Options for Franklin residents below.
Posted on: November 9, 2022 - 10:00am
Notice from the Department of Public Works: Effective as of November 1st, 2022: The State of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has enacted additional "Waste Disposal Bans".
- Mattresses may not be disposed of as solid waste. They MUST be recycled.
- Waste Management will no longer be collecting mattresses through the curbside program.
- If you purchase a new mattress, request that the retailer remove and recycle your old mattress.
- Purchase a sticker to the Recycling Center (455 Beaver Street, Franklin) and utilize the mattress recycling service at this location--The Town does not provide a transportation service, the mattress must be delivered to the Recycling Center by the resident.
- Solicit the services of a private hauler to remove and recycle your old mattress.You may access a list of local Board of Health approved haulers here.