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Mattress Recycling in Bloomington, IN

Bloomington Sanitation picks up mattresses for $25 each by appointment, or county residents can take them free to a district rural recycling center.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Bloomington

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BloomingtonNo 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. Monroe County rural recycling centers (free bulky item disposal)County service · Monroe CountyMonroe County residentsFree
    How it works

    District drop-off sites at Westside (341 N. Oard Road) and Southside (400 West Dillman Road), both with Bloomington mailing addresses but outside the city per the Census, plus Ellettsville (6200 N. Matthews Drive) and Northeast (6015 E. State Road 45); open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 7 a.m.-6 p.m. They take recycling, scrap metal and small household batteries, and offer free bulky item disposal for Monroe County residents.

    Cost & rules
    • Monroe County residents only; no unloading assistance; staff may reject items.
    • Rural sites only (not South Walnut). Metal furniture goes in scrap metal.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Bloomington large item and appliance pickupCity service · BloomingtonBloomington residents$25
    How it works

    Scheduled pickup by City Sanitation of large items ($25 each, on the regular trash day) and appliances ($35 each, Thursdays) for City trash customers, billed on the CBU statement. Call 812-349-3443 or use the online form at least 24 hours ahead.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Large item pickup$25
    • Schedule at least 24 hours ahead (812-349-3443 or online form).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take mattresses (3)

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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Indiana rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Trash & Yard Waste Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Bloomington
    • Large item pickup costs $25 per item and appliance pickup $35 per item; charges are added to the monthly CBU statement. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule with Sanitation (812-349-3443 or online form) at least 24 hours ahead; large items go on the regular trash day and appliances on Thursdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Examples of large items and appliances: furniture (couches, chairs, tables), mattresses, refrigerators, dishwashers, grills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FAQs (opens in new tab) · Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
    • Recycling center users must be Monroe County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Free Bulky Item Disposal (opens in new tab) · Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
    • Free bulky item disposal for household items too large for a trash bag: furniture, chairs, couches, dressers, mattresses/box springs, tables; Monroe County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted Recycling Items (opens in new tab) · Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
    • Bulky item disposal is accepted at the rural sites only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donating Stuff (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
    • Goodwill takes housewares, clothing, books, furniture and most other items, but asks that mattresses not be donated. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate | Goodwill Indy (What you can drop off) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
    • Goodwill can't take mattresses, box springs, large exercise equipment, hazardous materials, recalled or damaged items or automotive parts. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No appointment is needed to drop off donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • The Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; Indiana has no state mattress recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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