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Mattress Recycling in La Junta, CO

The City of La Junta Refuse Transfer Station (702 W. 5th St.) takes mattresses for $10 each from residents inside city limits; the Otero County landfill on County Road 21 charges $10 in-county.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in La Junta

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · La JuntaNo 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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  2. Otero County LandfillDrop-off · 21250 County Road 21, La JuntaOpen to everyone$10–$20
    Where

    21250 County Road 21
    La Junta, CO 81050

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; last delivery 3:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for mattresses
    Mattress or box spring (in county)$10.00 each
    Mattress or box spring (out of county)$20.00 each
    • Otero County residents get the county rate with a current utility bill and driver's license; out-of-county rates are higher.
    • Uncovered or unsecured loads are charged double.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of La Junta Refuse Transfer StationDrop-off · 702 W. 5th Street, La Junta$10–$12
    Where

    702 W. 5th Street
    La Junta, CO 81050

    Hours

    Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; may close for holidays or high winds. Open Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. during October Clean Up Month.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for mattresses
    Mattress or box spring (inside city limits)$10.00 each
    Mattress or box spring (outside city limits)$12.00 each
    • Bring a current utility bill; commercial businesses may not use the facility.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
  2. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
  3. Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Otero County: Landfill (opens in new tab) · Otero County
    • Otero County residents must show a current utility bill and driver's license to pay the county rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill publishes separate out-of-county charges. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • In-county mattresses and box springs cost $10 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-county mattresses and box springs cost $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Uncovered or unsecured loads are charged a double rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of La Junta: Refuse Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of La Junta
    • The transfer station is free for residents with proof of a current utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Commercial businesses are not allowed to use the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The fee schedule lists outside-city-limits household waste at $12 per cubic yard and mattresses/box springs at $12 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Inside city limits, household waste is free (one pick-up load per day) and mattresses and box springs are $10 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of La Junta: Sanitation (opens in new tab) · City of La Junta
    • The Sanitation page says the transfer station is for residential customers only, with proof of residency via a utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.

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