Automotive recycling
How to Recycle Car Seats & Interior Textiles
Automotive upholstery including cloth seats, leather seats, carpeting, door panels, and headliners. Contains mixed materials requiring separation for recycling, but foam and textiles can be recovered for new automotive applications.
Recyclable$5-25 for complete seats depending on condition and material typeUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Mostly no for curbside: vehicle seats and interior textiles combine foam, fabric, and a metal frame. Auto salvage yards reclaim the metal and any usable parts, while the foam and upholstery are hard to recycle. Donate seats in good shape, or ask a textile/foam recycler about the rest.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $5-25 for complete seats depending on condition and material type
How to Prepare
- 1Remove seats and interior panels carefully
- 2Separate leather from fabric materials
- 3Remove metal frames and springs from seat cushions
