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Mattress Recycling in East Hempfield Township, PA

Put a $10 red tag on a mattress and set it out on your East Hempfield trash day (two oversized items a week).

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in East Hempfield Township

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · East Hempfield 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. East Hempfield oversized item collection ($10 red tag)City service · East Hempfield TownshipEast Hempfield Township residents$10
    How it works

    Two oversized items (over 30 lbs or longer than 4 ft) may go out each week on trash day with a $10 red tag from the Township office, 1700 Nissley Rd: furniture, mattresses, box springs, bed frames, toilets, carpets (rolled, 6 ft max), grills and more.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Red oversized-item tag$10

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. LCSWMA Transfer Station ComplexDrop-off · outside East Hempfield Township · 1299 Harrisburg Pike, Manheim TownshipLancaster County residents$15
    Where

    1299 Harrisburg Pike
    Manheim Township, PA 17603

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 7–11 a.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for mattresses
    Single item under 200 lbs$15.00 each
    • Card payment only (no cash or checks); the rates page also lists a $15 transfer fee at the Transfer Station Complex.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (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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Pennsylvania rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • LCSWMA: Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
    • The Transfer Station Complex takes Lancaster County waste only (appliances, bulky items, construction waste, electronics, recycling, residential waste). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LCSWMA: Residential Disposal Rates (opens in new tab) · Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
    • A single item under 200 lbs is $15; accepted single items include furniture, appliances, mattresses and white goods such as refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The rates page lists a $15 transfer fee added at the Transfer Station Complex. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • LCSWMA facilities only accept debit or credit cards, no cash or checks. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LCSWMA: Trash Disposal (opens in new tab) · Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
    • Bulky items such as mattresses and furniture can be brought to LCSWMA facilities (remove gas or oil first); disposal rates apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • East Hempfield Township: Oversized & Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · East Hempfield Township
    • Two oversized items are allowed each week on the normal trash day; a $10 red tag must be bought at the Township office and attached. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oversized examples include furniture (liftable by a 2-person crew), bicycles and mattresses/box springs/bed frames. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania General Assembly
    • Act 101 Section 1501(a): a municipality (other than a county) with 10,000 or more people must run a source-separation and collection program for recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Act 101 Section 1501(b): municipalities of more than 5,000 but under 10,000 people with density over 300 per square mile must also run a recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of mandated municipalities must separate leaf waste unless they compost it; less dense municipalities that ban leaf burning may be exempt from leaf collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mandated programs must have a scheduled curbside (or similar) collection day for separated materials at least once a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Statewide recycling began in 1988 with Act 101, which requires larger municipalities to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP says more than 11.6 million residents (at least 94 percent) have access to recycling, through about 1,050 curbside programs and 870 drop-off programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For curbside recycling details, DEP tells residents to contact their local hauler or municipality. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For bulky items, DEP tells residents to contact their refuse hauler, or their county recycling coordinator if they have no hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If no HHW services are available in your area, DEP says to contact your county recycling coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Recycling in Pennsylvania (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Act 101 set a $2-per-ton fee on waste disposed at municipal waste landfills and waste-to-energy facilities, funding local recycling grants. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Special Waste Materials Curbside Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Some haulers and municipalities run curbside collection for special wastes restricted from regular trash (electronics, HHW, tires); each has its own requirements and costs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • DEP: household hazardous waste is unused household products that may explode, catch fire or harm the environment, e.g. paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, batteries and motor oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If no collection program is available, HHW may legally go in regular trash if label directions are followed, liquids are evaporated or absorbed, residue is packaged against leaks, and it is set out in small quantities over several collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • DEP lists ongoing HHW programs and one-time events by county; most municipal programs have residency requirements and some charge nominal fees or require registration. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Contact the program before dropping off HHW to learn what it accepts and when it operates. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Under Act 101 as amended by Act 190 of 1996, HHW programs may operate if registered with DEP; most collect annually at drop-off sites, others year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Act 190 allows 50% funding for HHW collection programs run by municipalities and non-profits. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Very small quantity generators (businesses making under 100 kg of hazardous waste a month) can use registered HHW programs like households. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • The Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide mattress recycling programs only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; Pennsylvania has no state mattress program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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