Mattresses and Box Springs Alternative ways to recycle Burbank Recycle Center Drop-Off Special Instructions Bulky Item Pickup Make sure you ask your local or online retailer about their program for collecting your old mattress. Under the State of California mattress recycling program, if your new mattress is delivered for free, the retailer must offer to pick up the old one. As of January 1, 2021, this includes ALL retailers, including online sellers. Mattresses (including foam), box springs and futon pad recycling options for Burbank residents: Bulky Item Pickup for a handling fee. Burbank Recycle Center: Drop-off up to three units for free. Fees apply for three or more. Call 818-276-0434 for pricing. NOTE: Metal frames that are no longer usable can be dropped off at the Burbank Recycle Center in the scrap metal bin. Commercial mattress drop-off at the Burbank Recycle Center: Call 818-276-0434 for pricing. Find other mattress drop-off sites through Bye Bye Mattress. WHAT DEFINES A RECYCLABLE MATTRESS PRODUCT? Products that are NOT eligible for free drop-off include: Items that are wet, heavily soiled or infested with bedbugs Air mattresses that contain no upholstery material (such as camping beds) Car beds Cushions (such as from chairs, couches or patio furniture) Juvenile products including, carriages, baskets, dressing tables, strollers, playpens, infant carriers, lounge pad, crib bumpers Mattress pads Mattress toppers Pillows Sleeping bags Sofa beds Collapsible roll-away beds Water beds that contain no upholstery material Don't Just Dump Them Never dump mattresses on the side of the road. Drop them off at a landfill, or dispose of them through a mattress recycling program. It’s expensive for public agencies to pick up illegally dumped mattresses. Alternative Ways to Recycle Take It to a Bye Bye Mattress Location California state law adds a small fee to the sale of mattresses and box springs that is used to fund their collection and recycling. California residents will receive a $3 reimbursement when they recycle them at participating facilities. Learn more or find a collection site near you. Check Earth 911 Check Earth 911 to find mattress recycling locations near you! Simply enter the term “mattresses” and your zip code. The nearest mattress recycling center will pop up. Donate Your Mattress Consider taking a used mattress or box springs to St. Vincent de Paul. They will not resell mattresses for hygiene reasons, but they will recycle them. For more helpful recycling and reuse tips, read “5 Ways to Donate Your Mattress” by AmeriSleep. Ways to Reduce Clean Your Mattress If you invest in keeping your mattress in good condition, you’re more likely to hold onto it long term or find a new home for it when you’re ready for a new one. Follow these tips to remove dust, stains and deodorize your mattress. Flip or Rotate Your Mattress Flipping or rotating your mattress can extend its life and give you a more comfortable sleep experience. Not every mattress can be flipped, but every mattress can be rotated. Learn more from Healthline. Ways to Reuse Sell or Give Away Listing a mattress on Craigslist or Freecycle can save you a trip to the landfill. Old, bulky items can otherwise be difficult or pricy to transport. Did You Know? How Mattresses Are Recycled Fillet the Mattress to Recycle It St. Vincent de Paul employs workers to fillet or cut apart mattresses using a box cutter. These workers recycle approximately 170,000 mattresses per year. Compared to other mattress parts, material from “T” frame steel box springs is generally sold for the most money and lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Polyurethane from used mattresses is often recycled into wall foaming.
