Mattress Recycling in Gunnison, CO

The Gunnison County Landfill recycles mattresses for a $33 handling fee plus scale weight. The City also does special pickups ($130 per mattress, 2025 rates).

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Gunnison

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GunnisonNo 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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City of Gunnison residential refuse and recyclingCity service · GunnisonGunnison residents$130
How it works
Weekly City trash and sorted curbside recycling for residents within City limits, billed on the utility bill, plus paid special pickups for large items arranged through Public Works.
Cost & rules
Fees
Mattress or box spring (special pickup) $130
- Special pickup; call Public Works at (970) 641-8020 to arrange (2025 rate sheet).
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Gunnison County Landfill (Solid Waste Management)County service · Gunnison County$33
How it works
Gunnison County Public Works runs the County landfill (phone 970-641-5522) and recycling program, including alkaline battery drop-off boxes at the Gunnison Post Office and periodic electronics recycling events.
Cost & rules
Fees
Mattress handling fee (plus scale weight) $33
- Landfill minimum charge is $16. Open weekdays 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m. from May 16 to December 2 (shorter hours in winter and spring).
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Fees
Mattress or box spring (special pickup)	$130

Fees
Mattress handling fee (plus scale weight)	$33

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

City of Gunnison: Refuse and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Gunnison
- The City provides residential trash and recycling collection weekly; all City residents pay for it in their utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Curbside recycling is a courtesy service for residents within City limits; materials go to the Gunnison County Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Extra or special item pickup can be arranged by calling Public Works at (970) 641-8020. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Gunnison: 2025 Refuse Special Pickup Rates (opens in new tab) · City of Gunnison
- 2025 special pickup rates: appliance $128, mattress or box spring $130, furniture items $130, refrigerator/freezer $130. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Gunnison: Refuse and Recycling Brochure (rev. 7.14.26) (opens in new tab) · City of Gunnison · effective July 14, 2026
- The City tells residents to call the County Landfill for help disposing of tires, paint, car batteries and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
Gunnison County: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County
- Winter hours (Dec. 2–Mar. 15) are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; May 16–Dec. 2 the landfill is open weekdays 8–4 and Saturday 8–3. Checked October 26, 2026.
Gunnison County: Landfill Rates 2026 (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County · effective January 1, 2026
- Recyclable metal is $0 per ton; mattresses or box springs $33 each; appliances $17; Freon appliances $33. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs carry a $33 handling fee plus scale weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The minimum charge is $16. Checked October 26, 2026.
Gunnison County: Recycle Center Guide (4/3/24) (opens in new tab) · Gunnison County · effective April 3, 2024
- The County recycles appliances, refrigerators/freezers and mattresses dropped at the landfill, for a charge. Checked October 26, 2026.

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