Closest sites
- Landfill
- C&D landfill
- Transfer station
- C&D recycling
- Hazardous waste
- Electronics
- Tires
- Scrap metal
- Yard waste
What the official guidance says
Check for a state mattress program
The Mattress Recycling Council runs Bye Bye Mattress recycling programs in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island, with drop-off locations listed on its site. (Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council))
Elsewhere, ask your city or hauler
Outside those four states, the Mattress Recycling Council says to contact your local solid waste agency or hauler about mattress disposal or recycling options. (Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council))
Or drop it at a landfill or transfer station
Many public drop-off centers take mattresses, sometimes free for residents and sometimes for a per-piece fee. The local rules below come from each city's official page.
What cities say about mattresses
From each city or county's official page, as we read it on the date shown.
- Chesterfield, VAFreon appliances $15, other appliances $10, mattresses $9. (Chesterfield County: Convenience Centers, checked October 27, 2026)
- Fredericksburg, VAMattresses are $5 each, and oversized loads cost extra. (R-Board: Fees, checked October 27, 2026)
- Houston, TXThey take mattresses, furniture (two large items), tree waste, bagged junk waste, household appliances (refrigerators need a tag showing the Freon was removed), recyclables, up to 5 passenger tires per visit (10 a month) and up to 5 quarts of motor oil. (City of Houston Solid Waste: Residential Drop-Off Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
- San Antonio, TXAccepted: furniture, mattresses, large appliances, water heaters and AC units, carpet, sinks and tubs, auto parts, up to 6 car tires without rims, and flattened cardboard. (City of San Antonio: Bulky Waste Collection Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
- Nashville, TNMattresses and box springs are $12 each, tires with rims $5 each. (Metro Nashville: Convenience Center hours and locations, checked October 28, 2026)
- Minneapolis, MNOver the voucher limit: $41 per ton of garbage or construction debris, $25 per appliance, electronic item or mattress, and tires from $6 each, plus a $15 administrative fee. (City of Minneapolis: Drop-Off Items & Fees, checked October 28, 2026)
- Columbus, OHColumbus residents can drop off bulk waste (furniture and mattresses in poor condition), non-refrigerant appliances, electronics, yard waste and recycling for free at the Alum Creek (2100 Alum Creek Dr) and Georgesville (1550 Georgesville Rd) Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers. (City of Columbus: Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
- Atlanta, GALive Thrive's Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Atlanta), 1110 Hill St SE, takes items that don't belong in the trash, such as household chemicals and paint, electronics, appliances and mattresses. (Live Thrive: CHaRM, checked October 28, 2026)
Sites by state
6,765 sites in EPA's data are listed as landfill or transfer station. Pick a state for the full list and map.
- Alabama32
- Alaska205
- Arizona193
- Arkansas57
- California852
- Colorado109
- Connecticut143
- Delaware6
- Florida138
- Georgia310
- Guam1
- Hawaii38
- Idaho79
- Illinois94
- Indiana125
- Iowa64
- Kansas120
- Kentucky158
- Louisiana41
- Maine261
- Maryland53
- Massachusetts219
- Michigan260
- Minnesota203
- Mississippi53
- Missouri87
- Montana70
- Nebraska64
- Nevada56
- New Hampshire211
- New Jersey67
- New Mexico73
- New York97
- North Carolina144
- North Dakota48
- Ohio115
- Oklahoma94
- Oregon153
- Pennsylvania142
- Puerto Rico24
- Rhode Island27
- South Carolina376
- South Dakota32
- Tennessee142
- Texas229
- U.S. Virgin Islands1
- Utah85
- Vermont163
- Virginia97
- Washington108
- West Virginia21
- Wisconsin154
- Wyoming71
Other disposal guides
- How to dispose of a refrigerator or other applianceEPA guidance on getting rid of refrigerators, freezers, AC units and other appliances: utility bounty programs,…
- How to dispose of old tiresWhere to take old tires: retailer take-back, city drop-off limits (often 4-6 free), per-tire fees, and 1,400+…
- How to recycle electronics, TVs and computersWhere to recycle electronics, TVs and computers: EPA steps (wipe data, remove batteries), manufacturer and…
- How to dispose of paint, batteries and household chemicalsWhere to take paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides and cleaners: EPA household hazardous waste rules,…
Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.
Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.
FAQ
Where can I drop off a mattress near me?
Search your ZIP code on this page: the finder is preset to landfill sites from EPA data (6,765 nationwide listed as landfill or transfer station). Call ahead, since accepted items, limits and fees vary by site.
Check for a state mattress program
The Mattress Recycling Council runs Bye Bye Mattress recycling programs in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island, with drop-off locations listed on its site.
Elsewhere, ask your city or hauler
Outside those four states, the Mattress Recycling Council says to contact your local solid waste agency or hauler about mattress disposal or recycling options.
Or drop it at a landfill or transfer station
Many public drop-off centers take mattresses, sometimes free for residents and sometimes for a per-piece fee. The local rules below come from each city's official page.