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Mattress Recycling in Charlotte, NC

Mattresses are eligible for Charlotte bulky item collection; the county full-service centers also accept one mattress per visit (fees apply for bulky waste).

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

6 ways to get rid of a mattress in Charlotte

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CharlotteNo 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. Mecklenburg County Compost Central Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 140 Valleydale Road, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    140 Valleydale Road
    Charlotte, NC 28214

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.
    • Limit: Limit 1 mattress per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Mecklenburg County Foxhole Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 17131 Lancaster Highway, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    17131 Lancaster Highway
    Charlotte, NC 28277

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.
    • Limit: Limit 1 mattress per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Mecklenburg County Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 8007 Pence Road, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    8007 Pence Road
    Charlotte, NC 28215

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.
    • Limit: Limit 1 mattress per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Charlotte bulky item collectionCity service · CharlotteCharlotte residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services curbside collection of bulky items (furniture, mattresses, box springs, appliances, electronics, tires and more), scheduled in advance through 311 (704-336-7600), the CLT+ app or online, for homes that receive city garbage collection.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  6. Mecklenburg County North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Charlotte · 12300 N. Statesville Road, HuntersvilleMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    12300 N. Statesville Road
    Huntersville, NC 28078

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.
    • Limit: Limit 1 mattress per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take mattresses (4)

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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North Carolina rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycling and Disposal Centers (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial fees apply for bulky waste, construction and demolition debris and yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted, limit one each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial fees apply for bulky waste, construction and demolition debris and yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted, limit one each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial fees apply for bulky waste, construction and demolition debris and yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted, limit one each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial fees apply for bulky waste, construction and demolition debris and yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted, limit one each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NON-Mecklenburg County Residential Access (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
    • Household furnishings, appliances, mattresses, box springs, lawn equipment and similar items too large for the cart are bulky waste and must be scheduled. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • To be eligible you must currently receive garbage collection from the City of Charlotte. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Item Eligibility (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
    • Mattresses are eligible for bulky collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Charlotte Region ReStore location: Wendover (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region ReStores
    • Habitat Charlotte Region ReStore (Wendover) is at 1133 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate to the ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region ReStores
    • Not accepted: sleeper sofas/loveseats, mattresses or box springs, large desks and entertainment centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: sleeper sofas/loveseats, mattresses or box springs, large desks and entertainment centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Charlotte Region ReStore location: Wilkinson (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region ReStores
    • Habitat Charlotte Region ReStore (Wilkinson) is at 3326 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wendover Road (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
    • Goodwill Wendover Road is at 921 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
    • Goodwill cannot accept mattresses and box springs or non-flat-screen TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill cannot accept mattresses and box springs or non-flat-screen TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
    • Goodwill Ballantyne – East is at 8622 Camfield St, Charlotte, NC 28277. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • The Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; North Carolina has no state mattress recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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