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Mattress Recycling in Wallingford, CT

The Resident Disposal Center at 25 Pent Road charges Wallingford residents $30 per mattress (cash); the Habitat ReStore does not take mattresses.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Wallingford

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WallingfordNo 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. Bye Bye Mattress Connecticut (Mattress Recycling Council)Nonprofit service · ConnecticutConnecticut residentsFree
    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
    • Mattresses used in Connecticut, in recyclable condition, no matter when bought; crib mattresses count. Futons, sofa beds and stripped mattresses are not covered.
    • Town participation is voluntary; most participating transfer stations take only their own town's residents. 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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  3. Wallingford Resident Disposal CenterCity service · WallingfordWallingford residents$30
    How it works

    Town disposal and recycling center at 25 Pent Road for Wallingford residents (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–4 pm; Sat 7 am–3 pm), operated under contract. Cash fees: $10 per heavy item such as a couch, $30 per mattress or box spring, $22 per Freon appliance, $20 per tire; electronics free.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Mattress or box spring$30
    • Cash only; rates effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026.

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Places that don’t take mattresses (1)

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven
    • The ReStore is a donation-based retail store open to the general public. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large donations may be picked up by the donation truck in most New Haven County towns, plus Clinton and Killingworth. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven: Acceptable Donations for Our ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven
    • The ReStore does not accept box springs, mattresses, toddler beds, cribs or entertainment units. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Wallingford: Waste Disposal Center for Wallingford Residents (opens in new tab) · Town of Wallingford
    • Wallingford residents may deliver their own residential refuse; commercial refuse is not acceptable. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Rates effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are $30.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents pay cash according to the fee schedule; bulky items are weighed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Wallingford: Electronics Recycling for Wallingford Residents (opens in new tab) · Town of Wallingford
    • Unwanted electronics may be brought free of charge to the Resident Disposal Center; Wallingford residents only, with proof of residency. 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.
    • Beyond single stream items, many municipalities collect other items such as mattresses; ask the municipal recycling contact. 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.
    • In Connecticut a crib mattress counts as a mattress. 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.
    • Futons, sofa beds, collapsible roll-away beds and stripped mattresses are not accepted under the program. 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 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: Mattress Recycling (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Thrift shops and reuse businesses may resell mattresses and upholstered furniture only with Department of Consumer Protection licenses. 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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