Mattress Recycling in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix lists mattresses among items usually set out for its bulk trash collection, four times a year for city-serviced homes. St. Vincent de Paul will pick up acceptable mattresses for $50 each, up to three.
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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.
Arizona rules
- ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Source: ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab)
- ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Source: ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Maricopa County Environmental Services: Maricopa County Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
- All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Maricopa County Environmental Services: Accepted Items & Fees (transfer stations) (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
- County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture, sofas/chairs and mattresses are $8 per item; all appliances $8 per item; CRTs $21 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture, sofas/chairs and mattresses are $8 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix: Schedule a Pickup (opens in new tab) · Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix
- Standard pickups are free except acceptable mattresses and box springs, which are $50 each, up to 3. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Standard pickups are outside only; items must be on the first floor. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Schedule pickups at least 3 days in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- St. Vincent de Paul: Thrift Stores (opens in new tab) · Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix
- SVdP says pickups are free within greater Phoenix. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Phoenix: Public Works Bulk Trash (Phoenix Open Data dataset) (opens in new tab) · City of Phoenix
- The City of Phoenix says mattresses are often considered bulk trash, and bulk trash is collected from city-serviced residences four times each year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
- ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
- ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.
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