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Mattress Recycling in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta bulk collection takes mattresses; CHaRM Atlanta recycles spring mattresses for $15-$18 each.

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

5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Atlanta

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AtlantaNo 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. CHaRM Atlanta (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)Drop-off · 1110 Hill St SE, AtlantaOpen to everyoneConditions apply$15–$18
    Where

    1110 Hill St SE
    Atlanta, GA 30315

    Hours

    By appointment: Tue and Thu 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    Accepted with conditionsFees apply
    Fees for mattresses
    Twin/full$15.00 each
    Queen/king$18.00 each
    • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).
    • Must be dry, not heavily soiled or bug infested, and have springs; no crib, futon, air or memory foam mattresses.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. DeKalb County Bulky Item CollectionCounty service · DeKalb CountyDeKalb County residentsFees apply
    How it works

    Curbside bulky item collection by DeKalb County Solid Waste Management for its residential customers (unincorporated DeKalb plus Brookhaven, Decatur, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain and Tucker). Place items at the curb, then request online, by email or at 3720 Leroy Scott Drive; a fee is required.

    Cost & rules
    • Fee required; place items at the curb, then submit a request. Collected within 10 business days.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. CHaRM DeKalb (Live Thrive Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)Nonprofit service · DeKalb CountyOpen to everyoneConditions apply$15–$18
    How it works

    Live Thrive's second CHaRM, 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032 (the Census geocoder places it in Belvedere Park CDP, unincorporated DeKalb County). By appointment Wed 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sat 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Same item list and fees as CHaRM Atlanta.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Twin/full$15
    Queen/king$18
    • Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).
    • Must be dry, not heavily soiled or bug infested, and have springs; no crib, futon, air or memory foam mattresses.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. City of Atlanta Bulk Waste CollectionCity service · AtlantaAtlanta residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Scheduled curbside bulk collection for City of Atlanta single-family residential customers, on the regular collection day; up to 12 appointments a year (a fee applies beyond 12). Schedule via the Solid Waste Services Collection Tool or ATL311 (404-546-0311).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Each bulk collection beyond 12 per year$343.10
    • Must be scheduled; collected on your regular weekly collection day.
    • Before you go: Place neatly at the curb after 7 p.m. the day before, at least 6 feet from carts.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take mattresses (11)

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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Georgia rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Solid Waste Management (Formerly Sanitation Division) (opens in new tab) · DeKalb County
    • DeKalb Solid Waste Management serves unincorporated DeKalb and the cities of Brookhaven, Decatur, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain and Tucker. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Items & Special Collections (opens in new tab) · DeKalb County
    • Bulky items (fee required) include furniture such as couches, chairs, tables and dressers, mattresses and box springs, and appliances including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky items are collected within 10 business days of the request. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Atlanta Department of Public Works
    • Bulk collection is a scheduled service for City of Atlanta single-family residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since February 16, 2026 bulk collections happen on the regular weekly collection day, and every bulk collection must be scheduled. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule through the Solid Waste Services Collection Tool, ATL311 social media, or ATL311 at 404-546-0311. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Put bulk items neatly at the curb after 7 p.m. the day before collection, at least six feet from carts and yard trimmings. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Keep bulk items at least six feet from garbage and recycling carts and yard trimmings. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents get up to 12 bulk collection appointments a year; more requests incur a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted bulk items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Office of Solid Waste Services (opens in new tab) · City of Atlanta Department of Public Works
    • If a resident exceeds 12 bulk collections a year, the charge is $343.10. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • One bulk collection is no more than 8 cubic yards; extra items count as another collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Locations + Hours (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
    • CHaRM DeKalb is at 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032, open by appointment Wednesdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CHaRM (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
    • Live Thrive describes its CHaRM locations as easily accessible to the public; fee schedules list rates for both residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items CHaRM Accepts (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
    • Book an appointment, sort items, and bring your appointment QR code; no cash (Venmo, card or Apple Pay). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs of all sizes are accepted if dry, not excessively soiled or bug infested, and with springs; no crib mattresses, futons, foam toppers, air or memory foam mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattress or box spring fees: $15 twin/full, $18 queen/king. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Visit a ReStore (opens in new tab) · Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
    • Both Atlanta Habitat ReStores are open to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • South Fulton ReStore: 5626 Old National Hwy, College Park, GA 30349; Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate to ReStore (opens in new tab) · Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted only if brand new. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items We Do and Don't Accept (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • Goodwill of North Georgia cannot accept paint, tires, mattresses, box springs or large appliances such as washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - Ansley (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - Buckhead (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - Collier Road (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - Lindbergh (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - Metropolitan Parkway (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - Northside Drive (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - Piedmont (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - Ponce de Leon (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of North Georgia - West End (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
    • This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Subject 391-3-4: Solid Waste Management (incl. Rule 391-3-4-.04 General and Rule 391-3-4-.19 Scrap and Used Tire Management) (opens in new tab) · Georgia Secretary of State (Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia)
    • Georgia's solid waste rules specifically prohibit five wastes from solid waste disposal facilities: lead acid batteries, liquid waste in landfills (with exceptions), regulated hazardous waste, radioactive waste and PCB waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Georgia Environmental Protection Division
    • State and federal law exempt homeowners from hazardous waste rules, so household hazardous waste may legally go in the garbage, but only as solids: garbage trucks may not pick up liquid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EPD says household hazardous waste should not be poured down the drain, and liquids may not go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EPD says reuse and recycling options for household hazardous waste in Georgia are extremely limited. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EPD points residents to CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) in Atlanta and Athens, which accepts many household hazardous wastes (some fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EPD tells residents to ask their city or county recycling or waste department about local amnesty days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • The Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide mattress recycling only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; Georgia has no state mattress program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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