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Box Spring Recycling in New Haven, CT

Box springs can be dropped off for a fee at the New Haven Transfer Station, 260 Middletown Avenue; call 203-946-8109 for the current fee.

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

3 ways to get rid of a box spring in New Haven

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · New HavenNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
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    Book online, set out your box spring 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. New Haven Transfer Station (Residential Drop-Off)Drop-off · 260 Middletown Avenue, New HavenNew Haven residentsConditions applyFees apply
    Where

    260 Middletown Avenue
    New Haven, CT 06513

    Hours

    Residential drop-off Monday–Saturday 9 am–noon.

    Cost & rules

    Box springs

    Accepted with conditionsFees apply
    • West Haven's city page says mattresses and box springs are taken here for a fee; call 203-946-8109 for the fee. New Haven's own pages do not list mattresses.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Bye Bye Mattress Connecticut (Mattress Recycling Council)Nonprofit service · ConnecticutConnecticut residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Connecticut mattress stewardship program (Public Act 13-42) run by the Mattress Recycling Council with CT DEEP oversight since May 2015. Most town transfer stations take part and let town residents drop off mattresses for free; town participation is voluntary, so check the Bye Bye Mattress locator or your recycling coordinator.

    Cost & rules
    • Box springs (foundations) used in Connecticut, in recyclable condition, can be dropped off at participating locations; the program pages seen state "free" only for mattresses.
    • Town participation is voluntary; check the Bye Bye Mattress locator or your recycling coordinator.
    • Damaged, soiled, wet or infested units: contact the site first; fees may apply.

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Before you go

  1. Don’t assume a box spring is priced like a mattress; ask separately.
  2. Tell the operator if it’s a split (two-piece) box spring; some charge per piece.
  3. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs before you go.
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Connecticut rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of New Haven: Residential Waste Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of New Haven
    • New Haven residents no longer need coupons; they show an ID with a New Haven address, which the attendant scans. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Private and commercial haulers must go to the scale house and cannot use residential drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of West Haven: Bulk Trash Pickup & Other Services (opens in new tab) · City of West Haven
    • West Haven says the New Haven Transfer Station takes West Haven residents' bulk trash for $122.60 per ton, 9 am–noon Monday–Saturday; household trash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • West Haven says residents can drop off mattresses and box springs for a fee at the New Haven Transfer Station (203-946-8109); call for fee information. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of New Haven: Bulk Trash (opens in new tab) · City of New Haven
    • Eligible New Haven homeowners get one free bulk trash appointment per calendar year; extra appointments and tenant appointments cost $50. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: FAQs - Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Connecticut's Mandatory Recycling Act took effect January 1, 1991 and applies to every business, household, institution and government agency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: Recycling, It's the Law (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Products under Connecticut stewardship (EPR) programs: household covered electronic devices, paint, mattresses, mercury thermostats, gas cylinders and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 446d: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Connecticut General Assembly
    • CGS 22a-241b: everyone who generates solid waste from residential property must separate designated recyclable items from other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No one may knowingly combine separated designated recyclables with other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in Connecticut (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Most town transfer stations participate and let town residents drop off mattresses for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses can drop off any number of units at a participating recycling facility with registration, or arrange pickup for 50+ mattresses through the Commercial Volume Program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: What's Accepted/Unaccepted in Connecticut (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Connecticut consumers (individuals and businesses) can recycle mattresses and box springs through the program no matter when they were bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A box spring (foundation) is a fabric-covered platform or base that supports the mattress, stationary or adjustable. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Severely damaged, soiled, moldy, wet, frozen or infested units: contact the drop-off site first; no-cost drop-off varies and fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-state units (discarder not a Connecticut consumer or unit not used in Connecticut) are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • In Connecticut, mattresses and box springs in recyclable condition can be dropped off at a participating location no matter when they were bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Connecticut mattress recycling fee, which applies to every mattress and box spring sold, is $19.50 per unit as of October 1, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Town participation is voluntary, so some towns may not participate; if the locator shows nothing, contact the local recycling coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Mattress Recycling Council's locator at byebyemattress.com lists drop-off locations for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Leftover household hazardous waste should go to a local HHW collection center or one-day collection event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: HHW Collection Schedule (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • HHW collections generally run from April to early November. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If a town is not on DEEP's schedule, it may not be holding an HHW event this year; contact the local Department of Public Works. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEEP suggests checking with the local collection program for restrictions before going. Checked October 26, 2026.

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