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Mattress Recycling in New Britain, CT

The Recycling Center says mattresses are free, though its 2026-27 calendar also lists a $20 fee; Goodwill does not take mattresses.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in New Britain

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · New BritainNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
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    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. 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.

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  3. New Britain Residential Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside New Britain · 642 Christian Lane, BerlinNew Britain residentsSources disagree on a detailFree
    Where

    642 Christian Lane
    Berlin, CT 06037

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m.; 2nd and 4th Saturdays April–October and every Saturday in November 7:00–11:45 a.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • The 2026-27 calendar also lists a $20 unit fee for mattresses and box springs; ask at the gate.

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Places that don’t take mattresses (1)

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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Connecticut rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of New Britain: Recycling Center Operations (opens in new tab) · City of New Britain
    • Many items, such as mattresses, electronics and metal waste, can be dropped off at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of New Britain: Environmental Services Calendar 2026-2027 (opens in new tab) · City of New Britain
    • The center is for New Britain and Berlin residents only; photo ID required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The 2026-2027 calendar lists mattresses and box springs both under no-charge items and under unit-fee items at $20. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
    • The calendar lists metals, paints, electronics and mattresses & box springs among items disposed of at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Southern New England: Donation Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Southern New England
    • Goodwill SNE accepts gently used clothing, furniture, electronics and housewares, but not mattresses/box springs, air conditioners or non-saleable furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Southern New England: Retail Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Southern New England
    • Goodwill New Britain Store and Donation Center is at 615 Hartford Road, New Britain, CT 06053. 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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