Mattress Recycling in Georgetown, KY

Georgetown residents can schedule a free Republic Services bulk pickup (one item a week) for a mattress; it must be wrapped in plastic.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Georgetown

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GeorgetownNo 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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City of Georgetown bulk item pickup (Republic Services)Pickup service · GeorgetownGeorgetown residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Republic Services provides City of Georgetown residential trash, recycling and bulk item collection under a city franchise. One bulk item per week is collected at no cost when scheduled in advance with Republic customer service, 502-209-3800.
Cost & rules
- One bulk item per week at no cost; additional items cost extra. Schedule ahead with Republic Services, 502-209-3800.
- Before you go: Wrap mattresses in plastic.
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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.

More about mattresses

Kentucky rules

The Mattress Recycling Council runs statewide mattress recycling only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; Kentucky has no state mattress program. Source: Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab)
Every Kentucky county must provide a universal collection program for municipal solid waste: door-to-door collection, direct haul to staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities, or another approved option. Source: KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab)

More Kentucky rules (5)

Counties may let residents haul their own waste to cabinet-approved staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities in the county. Source: KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab)
State law funds recycling and household hazardous waste grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund; counties, cities and other local governments may apply. Source: KRS 224.43-505: Kentucky Pride Fund; recycling and household hazardous waste grants (opens in new tab)
The state household hazardous waste grant pays for counties to hold annual drop-off events for household chemicals, old electronics and other hazardous waste. Source: Kentucky EEC press release (May 14, 2026): $6 million for recycling and household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
The cabinet provides technical assistance to local governments that set up household hazardous waste education or collection programs. Source: KRS 224.10-610: Assistance to household hazardous waste educational and collection programs (opens in new tab)
The fourth week in March is Commonwealth Cleanup Week, a volunteer cleanup week set by the 1998 General Assembly. Source: Kentucky DWM: Commonwealth Cleanup Week (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Solid Waste and Recycling with Republic Services (opens in new tab) · City of Georgetown
- Republic Services collects one bulk item per week at no cost; arrange the pickup ahead of time with customer service (502-209-3800). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Republic accepts mattresses wrapped in plastic, fully assembled furniture, and large appliances including washers and refrigerators (doors removed). Checked October 26, 2026.
- For solid waste or recycling questions, residents call Republic Services at 502-209-3800, including to schedule a bulk waste pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Georgetown
- Under the franchise, each residential customer is entitled to one large item pickup per week; additional items can be picked up for a charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- Every Kentucky county must provide a universal collection program for municipal solid waste: door-to-door collection, direct haul to staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities, or another approved option. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Counties may let residents haul their own waste to cabinet-approved staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities in the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
KRS 224.43-505: Kentucky Pride Fund; recycling and household hazardous waste grants (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- State law funds recycling and household hazardous waste grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund; counties, cities and other local governments may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kentucky EEC press release (May 14, 2026): $6 million for recycling and household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
- The state household hazardous waste grant pays for counties to hold annual drop-off events for household chemicals, old electronics and other hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
KRS 224.10-610: Assistance to household hazardous waste educational and collection programs (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- The cabinet provides technical assistance to local governments that set up household hazardous waste education or collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kentucky DWM: Commonwealth Cleanup Week (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
- The fourth week in March is Commonwealth Cleanup Week, a volunteer cleanup week set by the 1998 General Assembly. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
- The Mattress Recycling Council runs statewide mattress recycling only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; Kentucky has no state mattress program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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