Box Spring Recycling in Redding, CA
Up to four box springs a day are recycled at no charge for residential customers at the Redding Transfer Station.
See all 4 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Don’t assume a box spring is priced like a mattress; ask separately.
- Tell the operator if it’s a split (two-piece) box spring; some charge per piece.
- Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs before you go.
California rules
- Retailers must collect the recycling fee on all mattress and box spring purchases. Source: Bye Bye Mattress: California Retailer Pick Up FAQ (opens in new tab)
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
More California rules (5)
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (19)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Special Waste: household hazardous waste, e-waste, batteries (City of Redding) (opens in new tab) · City of Redding
- Redding accepts e-waste at no charge from Shasta County households and businesses (large copiers and microwaves for a fee); examples include televisions and computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste service is not available to businesses (businesses may bring latex and oil-based paint at no charge). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling (City of Redding Solid Waste Utility) (opens in new tab) · City of Redding
- Residential customers can recycle up to four mattresses or box springs daily at no charge at the Transfer Station and West Central Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- WM: Anderson Landfill (services and accepted items) (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management)
- The landfill takes both residential and commercial customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted for recycling: e-waste (televisions, computers, cell phones), tires (fewer than 9 per visit), appliances, mixed metals, and up to 5 mattresses and box springs at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in California (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
- Bye Bye Mattress lets you drop off an old mattress at no additional cost at participating locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Before going, check acceptable items and contact the location with questions. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Businesses can drop off units at no cost at participating locations, but unit limits may apply and an appointment may be required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Businesses with at least 100 mattresses can arrange a pickup through the Commercial Volume Program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bye Bye Mattress: What's Accepted/Unaccepted in California (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
- Mattresses and foundations (box springs) used and discarded by California consumers, individuals or businesses, qualify for no-cost drop-off in any condition and of any age. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A box spring, also called a foundation, is the fabric-covered base that supports the mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Out-of-state mattresses and foundations (not from a California consumer or not used in California) are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bye Bye Mattress: California Retailer Pick Up FAQ (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
- Retailers must collect the recycling fee on all mattress and box spring purchases. Checked October 26, 2026.
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