Mattress Recycling in Cortez, CO

The Montezuma County Landfill takes mattresses for $17 each. Cortez Clean Up Week collects them at the curb but back-charges the landfill rate plus a load fee.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Cortez

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CortezNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
How it works
Book online, set out your mattress and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Montezuma County LandfillCounty service · Montezuma County$17
How it works
Montezuma County site at 26100 County Road F, Cortez, CO 81321 (unincorporated Montezuma County). Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Closes for the day when winds reach 40 mph.
Cost & rules
Fees
Mattress $17
- Loads must be covered and secured or may be charged double.
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City of Cortez Clean Up Weeks (bulk trash)City service · CortezConditions applyFees apply
How it works
Twice-yearly residential curbside bulk trash pickup in the third week of May and October on the regular trash day.
Cost & rules
- Mattresses and upholstered furniture are back-charged at the current landfill rate plus the current load fee.
- Third week of May and October, on the regular trash day.
- One pile no larger than 10 x 5 x 5 feet.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Mattress	$17

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.

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Checked October 26, 2026

Montezuma County Landfill facility brochure (rates, Rev 01/26) (opens in new tab) · Montezuma County
- Mattresses, box springs and upholstered furniture cost $17 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Uncovered or unsecured loads may be charged double. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Cortez: Unacceptable Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Cortez
- Mattresses, batteries, Freon appliances, tires and paint must be taken to the Montezuma County Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Cortez: Cortez Clean Up Weeks (opens in new tab) · City of Cortez
- Bulk cleanup pickup is the third week of May and October on the regular trash day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cleanup week collects mattresses/upholstered furniture (back-charged at landfill rate plus load fee), microwaves, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The pile must be no larger than 10 ft long by 5 ft wide by 5 ft high. Checked October 26, 2026.

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