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Mattress Recycling in Thornton, CO

Thornton’s Click & Haul pickup takes mattresses and box springs (from $72, with a possible $30 per mattress). The fall Landfill Day on Nov. 7 waives the gate fee, but mattresses cost extra; the city also points residents to Spring Back Colorado.

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

6 ways to get rid of a mattress in Thornton

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ThorntonNo 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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  2. All Recycling North (transfer station and scrap metal)County service · Adams CountyFees apply
    How it works

    All Recycling site at 5350 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216 (North Washington CDP, unincorporated Adams County). Hours: Trash: Monday–Friday 5:30 am–5:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am–2:00 pm. Metals: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am–2:00 pm.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Large-item fee (amount not stated)Amount not listed
    • Denver advises calling ahead to check hours and fees.

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  3. Thornton Click & Haul large-item pickupCity service · ThorntonThornton residentsFrom $30
    How it works

    Fee-based curbside collection of bulky items (furniture, appliances, mattresses, remodeling debris) by appointment, billed on the utility bill. Fees start at $72 for up to 6 cubic yards. Schedule online, at 720-977-6200 or environmentalservices@thorntonco.gov.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Up to 6 cubic yards (about 2 pickup-truck beds)$72 per visit
    Up to 3–4 pickup-truck beds$121 per visit
    Possible extra charge per mattress$30
    • By appointment; billed to a single utility account.
    • $10 fee if cancelled less than 48 hours ahead.
    • Before you go: Place items in the street, off your property, by 7 a.m. on collection day.

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  4. Weld County Large Item Disposal Voucher (2026)Event · happening now · March 2 – October 31, 2026Free
    About

    One free truckload (level with the bed rails, up to one ton) or trailer load (up to one ton) of large items such as mattresses, couches and tables. Vouchers are limited; extra weight or volume is charged at the landfill.

    When

    March 2 – October 31, 2026

    Where

    Front Range Landfill (1830 Weld County Rd 5, Erie), North Weld Landfill (40000 WCR 25, Ault) or Buffalo Ridge Landfill (11655 WCR 59, Keenesburg). Pick up a voucher at the Greeley or Dacono HHW facility or at 1555 N. 17th Ave., Greeley.

    Cost & rules
    • Vouchers are limited and valid through October 31, 2026; pick one up at the Greeley or Dacono HHW facility or the county health department in Greeley.

    Official event page (opens in new tab)

  5. Thornton Landfill Day (fall 2026)Upcoming event · November 7, 2026Thornton residentsConditions applyFees apply
    About

    Gate fee waived for Thornton residents bringing non-hazardous debris. One vehicle load per household (pickups, cars and small single-axle trailers); loads must be covered; proof of Thornton residency required. No electronics or liquids; mattresses cost extra.

    When

    November 7, 2026

    Where

    Republic Services Tower Landfill, 19260 E. 88th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022 (7 a.m.–2 p.m.)

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Mattress fee (amount not stated)Amount not listed

    Official event page (opens in new tab)

  6. Spring Back Colorado Mattress RecyclingDrop-off · outside Thornton · 4975 Pontiac Street, Commerce CityConditions apply$40–$60
    Where

    4975 Pontiac Street
    Commerce City, CO 80022

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am–1:00 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    Accepted with conditionsFees apply
    Fees for mattresses
    Mattress, any size$40.00 each
    Bed bug-infested piece$50.00 each
    Water, air or mechanical bed$60.00 each
    • Wet or frozen mattresses are not accepted; if this can’t be avoided, Spring Back charges $60 per piece.
    • Bed bug-infested pieces must be wrapped and sealed in plastic and cost $50.

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Places that don’t take mattresses (2)

Before you go

  1. Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
  2. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
  3. Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Denver: Large Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City and County of Denver
    • Denver lists private drop-off facilities (including DADS and All Recycling North Transfer Station) that take large items such as furniture for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Denver lists All Recycling North Transfer Station among drop-off facilities for large items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Spring Back Colorado Mattress Recycling: Home (opens in new tab) · Spring Back Colorado Mattress Recycling
    • Spring Back recycles post-consumer mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off fee of $40 per piece at all Spring Back locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Spring Back Colorado: Denver/Metro Area pickup and drop-off (opens in new tab) · Spring Back Colorado Mattress Recycling
    • $40 per individual piece for any size mattress or box spring. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • $50 for bed bug-infested beds; such pieces must be wrapped and sealed in plastic. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Wet or frozen mattresses are not accepted; if unavoidable, the charge is $60 per piece. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • $60 per piece for water beds, air beds and mechanical beds. 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.
  • City of Thornton: Click and Haul Pickup Service (opens in new tab) · City of Thornton
    • Thornton residents can use Click & Haul; residents inside city limits who aren’t city trash customers may still be eligible under extra guidelines. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Furniture, appliances, mattresses/box springs, water heaters, fence panels, branches, remodeling debris and yard waste are eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The minimum fee is $72 per collection for up to 6 cubic yards (about two pickup-truck beds); 3–4 truck beds cost $121. The charge goes on the next utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to 3–4 pickup truck beds of junk or debris costs $121. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city may add $30 per mattress depending on the size of the pile. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • By appointment only; items go in the street by 7 a.m. on collection day and no more than 24 hours before. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Place items on the street, entirely off your property, by 7 a.m. on the collection day, and not more than 24 hours before. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A $10 fee applies if an appointment is cancelled less than 48 hours ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Thornton: Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Thornton
    • The City of Thornton points residents with mattresses and box springs to Spring Back Colorado, which charges fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Thornton: Trash & Recycling Program Event Dates (2026) (opens in new tab) · City of Thornton
    • Thornton’s Landfill Day is Saturday, November 7, 7 a.m.–2 p.m., at Republic Services Tower Landfill, 19260 E. 88th Ave., Commerce City. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The gate fee is waived for Thornton residents bringing non-hazardous debris; one vehicle load per household; proof of Thornton residency required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of Thornton residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics and liquids are not accepted; mattresses are subject to an additional fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large Item Disposal Voucher (opens in new tab) · Weld County
    • The voucher lets residents dispose of large items such as mattresses, couches and tables at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Vouchers are valid March 2, 2026 – October 31, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A voucher covers one truckload level with the bed rails (up to one ton) or one trailer load (up to one ton); extra weight or volume is charged. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Vouchers are picked up at the Greeley or Dacono HHW facility or the Department of Public Health and Environment, 1555 N. 17th Ave., Greeley. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Landfills: Front Range Landfill (1830 Weld County Rd 5, Erie), North Weld Landfill (40000 WCR 25, Ault), Buffalo Ridge Landfill (11655 WCR 59, Keenesburg). Checked October 26, 2026.

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