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Box Spring Recycling in La Junta, CO

Box springs cost $10 each at the La Junta Refuse Transfer Station for city residents ($12 outside city limits) and $10 in-county at the Otero County landfill.

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

3 ways to get rid of a box spring in La Junta

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · La JuntaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
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    Book online, set out your box spring 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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  2. Otero County LandfillDrop-off · 21250 County Road 21, La JuntaOpen to everyone$10–$20
    Where

    21250 County Road 21
    La Junta, CO 81050

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; last delivery 3:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Box springs

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for box springs
    Mattress or box spring (in county)$10.00 each
    Mattress or box spring (out of county)$20.00 each
    • Otero County residents get the county rate with a current utility bill and driver's license; out-of-county rates are higher.
    • Uncovered or unsecured loads are charged double.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of La Junta Refuse Transfer StationDrop-off · 702 W. 5th Street, La Junta$10–$12
    Where

    702 W. 5th Street
    La Junta, CO 81050

    Hours

    Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; may close for holidays or high winds. Open Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. during October Clean Up Month.

    Cost & rules

    Box springs

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for box springs
    Mattress or box spring (inside city limits)$10.00 each
    Mattress or box spring (outside city limits)$12.00 each
    • Bring a current utility bill; commercial businesses may not use the facility.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Don’t assume a box spring is priced like a mattress; ask separately.
  2. Tell the operator if it’s a split (two-piece) box spring; some charge per piece.
  3. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs before you go.
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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Otero County: Landfill (opens in new tab) · Otero County
    • Otero County residents must show a current utility bill and driver's license to pay the county rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill publishes separate out-of-county charges. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • In-county mattresses and box springs cost $10 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-county mattresses and box springs cost $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Uncovered or unsecured loads are charged a double rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of La Junta: Refuse Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of La Junta
    • The transfer station is free for residents with proof of a current utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Commercial businesses are not allowed to use the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The fee schedule lists outside-city-limits household waste at $12 per cubic yard and mattresses/box springs at $12 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Inside city limits, household waste is free (one pick-up load per day) and mattresses and box springs are $10 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of La Junta: Sanitation (opens in new tab) · City of La Junta
    • The Sanitation page says the transfer station is for residential customers only, with proof of residency via a utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.

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