Mattress Recycling in Huntersville, NC

Mattresses are standard items on Huntersville's paid bulk pickup; the North Mecklenburg center accepts one per visit.

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

6 ways to get rid of a mattress in Huntersville

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · HuntersvilleNo 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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Mecklenburg County North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 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 & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Huntersville bulk item pick-upCity service · HuntersvilleHuntersville residentsFrom $25
How it works
Town of Huntersville Public Works curbside bulk pickup every Monday for a fee, scheduled and paid in advance by Sunday midnight (online form, or cash/check at Town Hall). Standard bulk $40 for two items and $25 each additional; oversized items (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves) $40 each. Not offered at apartment complexes or businesses.
Cost & rules
Fees
Standard bulk, first two items $40
Each additional standard item $25
Official page (opens in new tab)
Mecklenburg County Compost Central Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Huntersville · 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 & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Mecklenburg County Foxhole Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Huntersville · 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 & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Mecklenburg County Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Huntersville · 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 & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Fees
Standard bulk, first two items	$40
Each additional standard item	$25

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

North Carolina rules

The Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; North Carolina has no state mattress recycling program. Source: Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab)
Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

More North Carolina rules (4)

Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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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.
Bulk Item and Brush Pile Pick-Up (opens in new tab) · Town of Huntersville Public Works
- Not offered at apartment complexes, businesses or addresses outside the Town's corporate limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Standard bulk: $40 for two items, $25 each additional item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Standard items include box springs, chairs, desks, dressers, metal exercise equipment, love seats, mattresses, microwaves and mini-fridges. 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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