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Mattress Recycling in Bristol, CT

Mattresses are free at the Bristol Transfer Station (6 a year, 4 a day) or can go out with the yearly bulk pickup.

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

4 ways to get rid of a mattress in Bristol

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BristolNo 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. Bristol Transfer StationDrop-off · 685 Lake Ave., BristolBristol residentsFree
    Where

    685 Lake Ave.
    Bristol, CT 06010

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 7:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • No-charge only for full loads of the listed material; mixed loads are charged by weight. Permit and a funded account ($25 minimum) required.
    • Limit: 6 a year, no more than 4 a day

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Bye Bye Mattress Connecticut (Mattress Recycling Council)Nonprofit service · ConnecticutConnecticut residentsFree
    How it works

    Connecticut mattress stewardship program (Public Act 13-42) run by the Mattress Recycling Council with CT DEEP oversight since May 2015. Most town transfer stations take part and let town residents drop off mattresses for free; town participation is voluntary, so check the Bye Bye Mattress locator or your recycling coordinator.

    Cost & rules
    • Mattresses used in Connecticut, in recyclable condition, no matter when bought; crib mattresses count. Futons, sofa beds and stripped mattresses are not covered.
    • Town participation is voluntary; most participating transfer stations take only their own town's residents. Check the Bye Bye Mattress locator or your recycling coordinator.
    • Damaged, soiled, wet or infested units: contact the site first; fees may apply.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Bristol scheduled bulk pickupCity service · BristolBristol residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Bristol Public Works collects bulky items by appointment (860-584-6125) for residential properties on city curbside collection: one scheduled pickup a year, additional ones $25. Up to 5 cubic yards; metal and burnables in separate piles; out by 6 a.m. but no more than 24 hours early.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Additional pickup in the same year$25
    • One scheduled pickup per property per year (the Spanish guidelines call it free); more cost $25 each.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Bristol: Residential Pay As You Throw Information (opens in new tab) · City of Bristol
    • For residents, full loads of electronics, paint (10 gal), tires (8/year), mattresses/box springs (6/year, 4/day) and other listed materials are no-charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mixed or other loads are chargeable: the first 100 lb a day are free, then $0.60 per 10 lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A new five-year residential permit costs $65 ($40 permit plus $25 initial funds); permits are for Bristol residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Bristol: Commercial Pay As You Throw Information (opens in new tab) · City of Bristol
    • The city lists metals, paint, mattresses/box springs (6/year) and tires (8/year) as free materials at the station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Bristol: Bulk Pickup Guidelines (English/Spanish) (opens in new tab) · City of Bristol
    • Each residential property gets one scheduled bulk pickup a year; more in the same year are $25 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Spanish version says each residential owner is eligible for one free bulk collection per calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted burnable bulk items include wood and upholstered furniture, mattresses and box springs; sofas need not be cut. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Total volume cannot exceed 5 cubic yards (a full-size couch is about 2). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Bristol: Curbside Rubbish Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Bristol
    • Large items can be collected by bulk pickup appointment or taken to the Transfer Station with a residential permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: FAQs - Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Connecticut's Mandatory Recycling Act took effect January 1, 1991 and applies to every business, household, institution and government agency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: Recycling, It's the Law (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Products under Connecticut stewardship (EPR) programs: household covered electronic devices, paint, mattresses, mercury thermostats, gas cylinders and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Beyond single stream items, many municipalities collect other items such as mattresses; ask the municipal recycling contact. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 446d: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Connecticut General Assembly
    • CGS 22a-241b: everyone who generates solid waste from residential property must separate designated recyclable items from other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No one may knowingly combine separated designated recyclables with other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in Connecticut (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Most town transfer stations participate and let town residents drop off mattresses for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses can drop off any number of units at a participating recycling facility with registration, or arrange pickup for 50+ mattresses through the Commercial Volume Program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: What's Accepted/Unaccepted in Connecticut (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Connecticut consumers (individuals and businesses) can recycle mattresses and box springs through the program no matter when they were bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • In Connecticut a crib mattress counts as a mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Severely damaged, soiled, moldy, wet, frozen or infested units: contact the drop-off site first; no-cost drop-off varies and fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Futons, sofa beds, collapsible roll-away beds and stripped mattresses are not accepted under the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-state units (discarder not a Connecticut consumer or unit not used in Connecticut) are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • In Connecticut, mattresses and box springs in recyclable condition can be dropped off at a participating location no matter when they were bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Connecticut mattress recycling fee is $19.50 per unit as of October 1, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Town participation is voluntary, so some towns may not participate; if the locator shows nothing, contact the local recycling coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Mattress Recycling Council's locator at byebyemattress.com lists drop-off locations for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Leftover household hazardous waste should go to a local HHW collection center or one-day collection event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: Mattress Recycling (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Thrift shops and reuse businesses may resell mattresses and upholstered furniture only with Department of Consumer Protection licenses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: HHW Collection Schedule (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • HHW collections generally run from April to early November. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If a town is not on DEEP's schedule, it may not be holding an HHW event this year; contact the local Department of Public Works. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEEP suggests checking with the local collection program for restrictions before going. Checked October 26, 2026.

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