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Mattress Recycling in Burlington Township, NJ

Mattresses can't go out with Burlington Township trash; arrange a pickup with Public Works (609-239-5909) or take them to the Compost Site, no plastic needed.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Burlington Township

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Burlington TownshipNo 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. Burlington Township Compost Site / Recycling CenterDrop-off · 902 Lake Avenue, Burlington TownshipBurlington Township residentsCost not listed
    Where

    902 Lake Avenue
    Burlington Township, NJ 08016

    Hours

    Wed 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thu–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • No plastic needed at the Compost Site; for curbside, arrange with Public Works at 609-239-5909.
    • Burlington Township residents only; proof of residency at the gate.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Burlington County Resource Recovery ComplexCounty service · Burlington County$18.50
    How it works

    County landfill and recycling complex at 22000 Burlington-Columbus Rd., Florence/Mansfield (NJ 08518), with a convenience center, computer/TV drop-off, mattress drop-off and Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Complex hours Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–noon. Scalehouse (609) 499-5300; recycling (609) 499-1001. Fees per the January 2025 brochure.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Source-separated mattress or box spring$18.50
    • Clean and dry only; weigh in at the scalehouse and staff direct you to the Convenience Center.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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New Jersey rules

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Where this information comes from

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  • Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex Brochure 2025 (revised January 2025) (opens in new tab) · Burlington County (posted by the City of Burlington) · effective January 1, 2025
    • The brochure notes proof of county residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Convenience Center has a mattress drop-off for clean and dry mattresses and box springs only; residents weigh in at the scalehouse. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Source-separated mattresses or box springs cost $18.50 per unit; mattresses mixed with other waste pay the bulky waste fee plus a $13.50 per unit surcharge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Burlington Township: Recycling Collection & Compost Site (opens in new tab) · Burlington Township
    • The Compost Site is open to Burlington Township residents only, no commercial establishments; proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Burlington Township: Regular Trash (opens in new tab) · Burlington Township
    • Mattresses and box springs cannot go out with regular trash; contact Public Works (609-239-5909) to make arrangements, or take them to the Compost Site at 902 Lake Avenue, no plastic needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
    • Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
    • Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
    • Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
    • Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
    • The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • The Mattress Recycling Council runs statewide mattress recycling programs only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island, so there is no Bye Bye Mattress program in New Jersey. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • NJ Senate Bill S2359 (2026 session): Mattress Stewardship Act (introduced text) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
    • New Jersey has a pending Mattress Stewardship Act bill, S2359, pre-filed for the 2026 session; it is a bill, not law. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).

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