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Mattress Recycling in Lakewood, OH

Lakewood collects mattresses at the curb on your regular day only if wrapped and sealed in plastic; bags are $3 at the city Drop-Off Facility, which also accepts wrapped mattresses.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Lakewood

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LakewoodNo 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. Lakewood Drop-Off Facility and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 12920 Berea Road, LakewoodLakewood residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    12920 Berea Road
    Lakewood, OH 44111

    Hours

    Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon; closed Sunday

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Must be wrapped and sealed in plastic; mattress bags are sold at the facility for $3.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Lakewood curbside refuse, recycling and bulk collectionCity service · LakewoodLakewood residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling weekly curbside collection for properties with one to four units (five or more units: bulk items only). Bulk items such as furniture, mattresses, box springs and electronics are picked up on the regular collection day; upholstered items, mattresses and box springs must be wrapped and sealed in plastic (bags $3 at the Drop-Off Facility). For appliances call (216) 252-4322 for collection instructions. Set out between 6 p.m. the evening before and 6 a.m. on collection day.

    Cost & rules
    • Must be wrapped and sealed in plastic.
    • Before you go: Wrap and seal in plastic; king-size mattress bags are sold at the Drop-Off Facility for $3.
    • Before you go: Set out between 6 p.m. the evening before and 6 a.m. on collection day.

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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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Refuse and Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling
    • Residents bringing waste in personal cars, passenger vans, SUVs or pickup trucks may do so free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ID showing Lakewood residence or property ownership, vehicle registration and any building permits are required to enter. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Off-rim tires are accepted for $3.00 per tire from Lakewood residents only, in cooperation with the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refuse and Recycling Rules (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling
    • Residents can also bring bulk trash items to the Drop-Off Facility if they meet the bulk trash requirements. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Municipal curbside collection is limited to items from within city limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large items that do not fit in the cart are picked up on the regular collection day; bulk items include furniture, mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Upholstered furniture, mattresses, box springs and carpet rolls must be wrapped and sealed in plastic; king-size mattress bags are $3 at the Drop-Off Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Set out carts and other materials between 6 p.m. the evening before and 6 a.m. on collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio Revised Code 3734.65: Sale or installation of mercury-containing thermostat (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
    • ORC 3734.65: mercury-containing thermostats may not be sold or installed in Ohio, except in a visually impaired person's home or for manufacturing process control. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Ohio EPA: household lamps are not regulated as hazardous waste, but homeowners are encouraged to recycle them; Home Depot and Lowe's take compact fluorescent bulbs free at all stores. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ohio EPA: household hazardous waste disposal is usually controlled by the local or county solid waste management district; contact your district for facilities that accept it. 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; Ohio has no state mattress program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA DMWM: Solid Waste Management Planning (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Ohio EPA oversees 52 solid waste management districts responsible for making sure Ohioans can reduce, reuse and recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA DMWM: FAQs (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Every Ohio county must belong to a solid waste management district, alone or jointly with other counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ohio EPA: your local solid waste management district is your first source of disposal and recycling information. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ohio's state disposal and environmental protection fee is $4.75 per ton of solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA DMWM Guidance/Fact Sheet 1005: Solid Waste Management Districts (PDF, June 2017) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Ohio's 88 counties are organized into 52 solid waste management districts and authorities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA: Special Collection Events by Solid Waste Management District (PDF, updated December 2021) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Ohio EPA: district collection events (HHW, electronics, tires, appliances) are usually for district residents only, may charge fees or require appointments, and are for household materials only. Checked October 26, 2026.

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