Mattress Recycling in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids collects mattresses with one $40 bulk sticker (one sticker covers a mattress and box spring). The City also holds a yearly mattress recycling event for residents, and Kent County landfills mattresses for $20 each.

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

4 ways to get rid of a mattress in Grand Rapids

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Grand RapidsNo 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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Kent County North Kent and South Kent Recycling & Waste CentersCounty service · Kent County$20
How it works
Two Kent County DPW drop-off sites for trash, appliances, tires, scrap metal, electronics and recycling: North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, 2908 Ten Mile Road, Rockford, MI 49341 (Census: Plainfield charter township), Monday-Saturday 7:30 am-5 pm; South Kent Recycling & Waste Center (South Kent Landfill), 10300 South Kent Drive, Byron Center, MI 49315 (the Census geocoder returned no match; outside Grand Rapids, Wyoming and Kentwood), Monday-Saturday (weekday closing listed as 4:30 pm on the drop-off page and 5 pm on the facility page). South Kent takes cardboard only for recycling. Fees from the county rate sheet effective October 1, 2026.
Cost & rules
Fees
Mattress or box spring $20
Official page (opens in new tab)
Grand Rapids bulk item and appliance collectionCity service · Grand RapidsGrand Rapids residents$40
How it works
City of Grand Rapids curbside collection of bulky items and appliances. Attach a $40 City bulk sticker (sold at City Hall and select stores) to each item, or buy the service online without a sticker; items are generally collected within a week. Maximum 6 ft x 5 ft per item. Televisions are not collected; the City does not collect hazardous waste or tires.
Cost & rules
Fees
City bulk sticker (per item) $40
- A mattress and box spring together need one sticker.
- Items are generally collected within a week; online purchases need no sticker. Max 6 ft x 5 ft.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Grand Rapids annual mattress recycling eventCity service · Grand RapidsGrand Rapids residentsCost not listed
How it works
Yearly City of Grand Rapids drop-off event (3rd annual in 2026: October 24, 2026, 12-3 pm, Richmond Park North dirt lot, 963 Richmond Street NW) where Mattress Shredderz recycles mattresses, box springs and foam bed toppers from city residents. Residents must show ID, unload their own items, and bring no more than 4 items per vehicle.
Cost & rules
- Once-a-year event (2026: October 24, 12-3 pm, 963 Richmond St NW). The City says there is no out-of-pocket cost for residents.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Mattress or box spring	$20

Fees
City bulk sticker (per item)	$40

Places that don’t take mattresses (2)

Habitat for Humanity of Kent County ReStore · 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Goodwill Michigan Street Store · 956 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids

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

Michigan rules

Michigan has no statewide mattress recycling program: the Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island. Source: Mattress Recycling Council home page (opens in new tab)
EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)

More Michigan rules (5)

If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Source: EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab)
HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Other Electronics (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
- The electronics drop-offs are for residents only and do not accept commercial e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Rates (effective October 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
- Mattress or box spring: $20.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CRT monitors and TVs: 27 inches and under $20 (Kent County resident) or $30 (non-resident); 28 inches and larger $40 (resident) or $50 (non-resident). Checked October 26, 2026.
Mattresses (Recycling & Waste Directory) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
- Mattresses and box springs can go out as hauler bulk trash or be landfilled at North Kent or South Kent for a $20 fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
Donated Items (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
- Goodwill does not accept used mattresses, box springs, sofa sleepers or upholstered furniture such as couches. Checked October 26, 2026.
Bulk Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Grand Rapids Public Works
- A City bulk sticker costs $40; leave the item at the curb until it is collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Maximum size of any one item is 6 ft x 5 ft. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items are generally collected within one week of purchase; services bought online do not need a sticker. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Box springs and mattresses need a sticker; a mattress and box spring together need only one. Checked October 26, 2026.
Service Guidelines - PAYT & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Grand Rapids Public Works
- City service guidelines: large items and appliances go to the curb with a $40 bulky item sticker. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mattress Recycling Event (opens in new tab) · City of Grand Rapids
- The City announces its 3rd annual Mattress Recycling Event, at no out-of-pocket cost for residents, with Mattress Shredderz recycling mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Must be a City of Grand Rapids resident with ID, able to unload their own items; limit 4 items per vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: mattresses, box springs and foam bed toppers of any size. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 event: October 24, 2026, 12-3 pm, Richmond Park North Dirt Lot, 963 Richmond Street NW, Grand Rapids. Checked October 26, 2026.
ReStore Hours & Location (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
- Habitat for Humanity of Kent County ReStore, 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Checked October 26, 2026.
Donate to ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
- ReStore does not accept mattresses, box springs, wooden bed frames or sofa beds. Checked October 26, 2026.
Store locator data (goodwillgr.org/locations) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
- Goodwill Michigan Street Store, 956 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. 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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