Mattress Recycling in Tempe, AZ

Tempe's bulk trash collection, every other month, accepts mattresses. Zero Waste Day events don't.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a mattress in Tempe

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TempeNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
How it works
Book online, set out your mattress and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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City of Tempe Bulk Trash and Green Organics CollectionCity service · TempeCost not listed
How it works
Bulk trash and green organics collection every other month for Tempe residential solid waste customers. Items go out by 6 a.m. Monday of the collection week (no earlier than 10 days before), up to 10 cubic yards; see the 2026 schedule.
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Maricopa County New River Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Tempe · 41835 North New River Road, New RiverMaricopa County residents$8
Where
41835 North New River Road
New River, AZ 85087
Hours
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Mattresses
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for mattresses
Mattress $8.00 each
Debit or credit cards only; no cash.
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Maricopa County Cave Creek Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Tempe · 3955 East Carefree Highway, Cave CreekMaricopa County residents$8
Where
3955 East Carefree Highway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Hours
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Mattresses
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for mattresses
Mattress $8.00 each
Debit or credit cards only; no cash.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Fees for mattresses
Mattress	$8.00 each

Fees for mattresses
Mattress	$8.00 each

Places that don’t take mattresses (1)

Tempe Zero Waste Day (November 2026) · November 7, 2026

Before you go

Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.

More about mattresses

Arizona rules

ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Source: ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab)
ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Source: ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Maricopa County Environmental Services: Maricopa County Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
- All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Maricopa County Environmental Services: Accepted Items & Fees (transfer stations) (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
- County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture, sofas/chairs and mattresses are $8 per item; all appliances $8 per item; CRTs $21 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture, sofas/chairs and mattresses are $8 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Tempe: Bulk trash and green organics collection (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
- Accepted bulk trash: furniture unable to be donated, mattresses, bagged trash, small appliances without freon, washers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The amount of material is limited to 10 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Tempe: Items accepted for disposal at the HPCC (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
- Waste from commercial or industrial businesses, including home-based businesses, is not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Tempe: Zero Waste Days (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
- The next Zero Waste Day is Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 a.m.–1 p.m., at Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 East University Drive. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Zero Waste Day is a free, drive-thru event. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of Tempe or Guadalupe residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
- ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
- ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.

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4 ways to get rid of a mattress in Tempe

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