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Mattress Recycling in Detroit, MI

Detroit curbside bulk pickup takes mattresses within the weekly 2-cubic-yard limit. Goodwill does not accept mattresses.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Detroit

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DetroitNo 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. Detroit curbside bulk collectionCity service · DetroitDetroit residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Detroit DPW bulk pickup on the regular collection day through the city contractors (Waste Management on the west side, Priority Waste in east and southwest Detroit). Up to 2 cubic yards (about two stoves) and 1,000 pounds per week. No tires, auto parts, paint or hazardous waste.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Set items only in front of your own home on your collection day.

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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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Michigan rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Find A Store (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Detroit
    • Goodwill's Detroit donation drop-off center (drop-off only) is at 3111 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48208. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Donation Centers (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Detroit
    • Goodwill cannot accept mattresses, box springs or headboards, or large appliances such as washers, dryers, freezers and refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refuse Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
    • Trash, recycling, bulk and yard waste are picked up weekly. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Free Dumping for Detroiters (opens in new tab) · City of Detroit
    • Bulk waste: up to 2 cubic yards of items such as furniture, appliances, mattresses, carpeting and clothes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 Yard Waste and Bulk Collection flyer (opens in new tab) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
    • The 2026 DPW flyer says bulk items include furniture, mattresses and appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk over two cubic yards or 1,000 pounds will not be collected and can bring a fine. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Place bulk items only in front of your own household, no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before and no later than 7 a.m. on pickup day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk items are collected on the household's scheduled bulk collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council home page (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Michigan has no statewide mattress recycling program: the Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island. Checked October 26, 2026.

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