Where to Recycle Mattresses Near You

Find places to recycle mattresses across the United States. Browse by city, then call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees.

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Mattresses are bulky and hard to landfill, but up to 90% of a mattress (steel, foam, wood, fiber) can be recycled. Some states (CA, CT, RI, OR) run free recycling programs; elsewhere expect a drop-off fee.

Types of Mattresses & How They're Recycled

🛏️ Innerspring mattresses
The steel coils are valuable and easy to recover.
🪑 Foam & box springs
Foam becomes carpet padding; box-spring wood and metal are separated.

Mattress Recycling by State

Massachusetts 27 locations New Hampshire 11 locations Connecticut 11 locations Vermont 10 locations Minnesota 9 locations North Carolina 6 locations Tennessee 6 locations South Carolina 6 locations Rhode Island 5 locations Texas 4 locations Michigan 4 locations Maine 3 locations

Mattress Recycling by City

Nashville, TN 3 locations Raleigh, NC 2 locations Albuquerque, NM 2 locations

How to Prepare Mattresses

  • Keep mattresses dry and free of bed bugs — wet or infested units are often refused.
  • Check whether your state runs a free Bye Bye Mattress program.
  • Expect a per-item fee outside the free-program states.

Mattress Recycling — Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I recycle mattresses near me?

Use the city list on this page to find local drop-off locations, then open a city to see addresses, phone numbers and hours. Call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees.

Is it free to recycle mattresses?

Some locations accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee to cover processing. Fees vary by site, so confirm before you go.

Can I put mattresses in my curbside recycling bin?

Usually not — mattresses generally needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside cart. Check your local city or county program for its rules.

Looking for something else? Browse the full recycling directory or scrap metal buyers.