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Box Spring Recycling in College Park, MD

Box springs go out with College Park bulk trash by appointment, wrapped in plastic or a mattress bag; free within the yearly allowance.

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

2 ways to get rid of a box spring in College Park

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · College ParkNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
    How it works

    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. City of College Park bulk trash collectionCity service · College ParkCollege Park residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    College Park Public Works collects bulk trash (furniture, wrapped mattresses and box springs, rugs) on Thursdays and Fridays by appointment. Owner-occupied single-family homes get four collections / 20 items free per fiscal year; $20 per item beyond that.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Per item beyond the yearly free allowance$20
    • Thursdays and Fridays by appointment only; free up to 4 collections and 20 items per fiscal year (owner-occupied), then $20 per extra item.
    • Before you go: Box springs must be wrapped in plastic or a mattress bag.

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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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulk & Special Trash Collections (opens in new tab) · City of College Park
    • Bulk trash includes furniture, mattresses and box springs wrapped in plastic, rugs and large bulky items; collected Thursdays and Fridays by appointment only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For an owner-occupied single-family home, up to four bulky collections and 20 items per fiscal year are free; beyond that $20 per extra item. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Beyond the free allowance a $20 collection fee per item applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Single-family rentals that pay for City trash service get up to four collections and 29 items per fiscal year free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic or in a plastic mattress bag to be collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
    • Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • With no Maryland mattress law, there is no MRC/Bye Bye Mattress program for mattresses or box springs in the state. Checked October 26, 2026.

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