Furniture recycling
How to Recycle Mattresses
All types of sleeping mattresses including innerspring, memory foam, latex, and hybrid models. Contains valuable materials like steel springs, foam, and textiles, but requires specialized recycling due to size and construction. Over 20 million mattresses are disposed annually in the US.
Recyclable$15-30 recycling fee typically required, no resale valueUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Yes, about 80–90% of a mattress (steel springs, foam, wood, and fiber) can be recycled, but it needs a specialized mattress recycler, not curbside pickup. Keep it dry and free of bed bugs, then book a mattress-recycling drop-off or a retailer haul-away with your new-mattress delivery. In CA, CT, RI, and OR, the Mattress Recycling Council's Bye Bye Mattress program recycles them free.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $15-30 recycling fee typically required, no resale value
How to Prepare
- 1Inspect for bed bugs, stains, or structural damage
- 2Remove all bedding, mattress protectors, and covers
- 3