Mattress Recycling in Grand Junction, CO

The Mesa County Landfill (3071 US-50) charges $20 per mattress and sends clean ones to a recycler; about 50–60% of mattresses received have been recycled, while soiled or bedbug-infested mattresses are landfilled.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Grand Junction

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Grand JunctionNo 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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Mesa County transfer stations (Fruita, Molina, DeBeque, Gateway)County service · Mesa County$30
How it works
Mesa County Solid Waste Management's four rural transfer stations, including Fruita (1275 17 1/2 Rd; Wed, Thu, Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) and DeBeque (2155 45.5 Rd; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.). Cash or check only.
Cost & rules
Fees
Mattress or box spring $30
- Cash or check only; loads must be covered and secured or fees are doubled.
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Mesa County LandfillCounty service · Mesa CountyConditions apply$20
How it works
Mesa County Solid Waste Management site at 3071 US-50, Grand Junction, CO 81503 (Orchard Mesa CDP, unincorporated Mesa County). Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m. May close for high winds or lightning.
Cost & rules
Fees
Mattress $20
- About 50–60% of mattresses received have been recycled (contractor: Spring Back Colorado); excessively soiled or bedbug-infested mattresses are landfilled.
- A mattress and box spring together cost $40.
- Waste generated outside Mesa County is prohibited at the landfill.
- Loads must be covered and secured; uncovered loads are charged double.
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Fees
Mattress or box spring	$30

Fees
Mattress	$20

Places that don’t take mattresses (2)

Goodwill Grand Junction Store & Donation Center · 630 24 ½ Rd., Grand Junction
arc Thrift Store Grand Junction · 2830 North Avenue, Grand Junction

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.

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Checked October 26, 2026

Mesa County Solid Waste Management: Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Mesa County
- Mattresses or box springs are $30 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Transfer stations accept cash or check, no credit cards; uncovered loads are charged double. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
- Goodwill cannot accept televisions, broken/stained/worn furniture, paint, mattresses or box springs (all Goodwill of Colorado locations). Checked October 26, 2026.
Donations — arc Thrift Stores (opens in new tab) · arc Thrift Stores
- arc cannot accept mattresses (including crib mattresses) or box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mesa County: Landfill (hours, prohibited waste, disposal fees) (opens in new tab) · Mesa County Solid Waste Management
- All loads must be covered and secured; uncovered loads are charged double. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Out-of-county waste is prohibited at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs are charged $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mesa County: County continues mattress recycling to save landfill space and taxpayer dollars (opens in new tab) · Mesa County · effective January 15, 2026
- Mesa County continues recycling mattresses and box springs at the landfill in 2026 under a contract with Spring Back Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
- About 50 to 60 percent of mattresses received at the landfill have been recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Excessively soiled or bedbug-infested mattresses are landfilled rather than recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The landfill fee is $20 per item; a mattress and box spring together cost $40. Checked October 26, 2026.

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