Box Spring Recycling in Roswell, GA
Box springs are accepted at the Roswell Transfer Station, free for Roswell residents and $20 each for non-residents.
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Before you go
- Don’t assume a box spring is priced like a mattress; ask separately.
- Tell the operator if it’s a split (two-piece) box spring; some charge per piece.
- Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs before you go.
Georgia rules
- With no Georgia mattress law, there is no MRC/Bye Bye Mattress program for mattresses or box springs in Georgia. Source: Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: 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)
More Georgia rules (5)
- 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. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- EPD says household hazardous waste should not be poured down the drain, and liquids may not go in the trash. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- EPD says reuse and recycling options for household hazardous waste in Georgia are extremely limited. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- 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). Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- EPD tells residents to ask their city or county recycling or waste department about local amnesty days. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (21)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Roswell
- Services are limited to City of Roswell residents and businesses; a photo ID with an address within Roswell city limits is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Roswell businesses may use the center Wednesday through Friday for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: household hazardous waste, single-use alkaline batteries, mattresses and box springs, rear projection or wood console televisions, porcelain, wood or construction debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Roswell Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Roswell
- Since July 1, 2025 the transfer station accepts non-construction materials from residents and non-residents; proof of Roswell residence is needed for resident rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of residence within Roswell city limits is required to receive resident rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Box springs, couches and mattresses are free for residents and $20 each for non-residents. 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 - East Roswell (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 - Holcomb Bridge (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 - Roswell Corners (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 - Roswell (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
- With no Georgia mattress law, there is no MRC/Bye Bye Mattress program for mattresses or box springs in Georgia. Checked October 26, 2026.
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