Mattress Recycling in Kent, WA
Kent's Republic guide lists mattresses among fee-based bulky pickups (206.682.9735). Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station recycles mattresses for $30 each.
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
Washington rules
- Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
More Washington rules (3)
- Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Source: Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (17)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- King County: Solid waste facilities (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Customers must live or do business in King County's 37-city and unincorporated service area; Seattle and Milton are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Guide to King County recycling and transfer facilities 2026 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Mattresses, futons or box springs: 6 pieces per customer per day; recycled at Bow Lake, Enumclaw, Factoria, Shoreline, South County and Vashon (no wet mattresses); handling fee applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
- King County: Circular economy – mattresses (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Bow Lake, Enumclaw, Factoria, Shoreline and Vashon accept mattresses, futons and box springs for recycling for a $30 handling fee each, limit 6 per customer. Checked October 26, 2026.
- King County: Disposal fees (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Mattress disposal at Algona, Cedar Falls, Houghton and Renton is $33.39 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ProviderOne, EBT or ORCA LIFT cardholders get $20 off each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT); not for Seattle or Milton residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- King County fact sheet: southcounty recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- South County recycling services include cardboard, mattresses, metal (including non-refrigerated appliances), refrigerated appliances and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Kent 2026 Residential Recycling, Trash and Food and Yard Waste Guide (Republic Services, PDF) (opens in new tab) · Republic Services
- Kent's 2026 residential guide lists fee-based collection of large appliances (fridges, dryers) and bulky items (mattresses, couches, furniture); call 206.682.9735. Checked October 26, 2026.
- King County fact sheet: bow recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Bow Lake mainly serves the Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila areas. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Enumclaw Recycling and Transfer Station fact sheet (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- The station primarily serves residents and businesses from the Black Diamond, Enumclaw and Maple Valley areas. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Enumclaw Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Customers must live or do business within King County’s service area; Seattle and Milton are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cedar Falls Drop Box fact sheet (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- The drop box serves the North Bend and Snoqualmie areas and does not accept loads from commercial customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cedar Falls Drop Box (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Customers must live or do business within King County’s service area; Seattle and Milton are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
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