Mattress Recycling in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma residential customers can book a Call-2-Haul curbside pickup (two a year included in rates) for up to three large items such as mattresses; call (253) 573-2468.
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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 (13)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Call-2-Haul (opens in new tab) · City of Tacoma Environmental Services
- Residential Solid Waste customers can schedule two pickups or self-hauls a year; cost is built into residential rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to three large items such as mattresses, couches, washers, dryers, refrigerators and exercise equipment per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For multifamily and commercial customers: single pickup $115, double $230. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Schedule by calling (253) 573-2468. 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.
- Hidden Valley Transfer Station price sheet (effective 3/1/26) (opens in new tab) · LRI (Waste Connections) · effective March 1, 2026
- Mattresses and box springs: 4 or fewer pieces are charged at the garbage rate; 5 or more are $66 per piece. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential disposed waste is $202.35 per ton with a $40.50 minimum per trip (up to 400 pounds). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Purdy Transfer Station price sheet (effective 3/1/26) (opens in new tab) · LRI (Waste Connections) · effective March 1, 2026
- Mattresses and box springs: 4 or fewer pieces at the garbage rate; 5 or more are $66 per piece. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential disposed waste is $202.35 per ton with a $40.50 minimum per trip. Checked October 26, 2026.
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