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Mattress Recycling in Iowa City, IA

Iowa City picks up mattresses as bulky items for $20 for the first item and $10 for each additional item.

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Iowa City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Iowa CityNo 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. Iowa City bulky item curbside collectionCity service · Iowa CityIowa City residents$10–$20
    How it works

    Scheduled curbside pickup of large bulky items (up to 7 feet), electronics, appliances and tires for Iowa City curbside customers in single-family homes up to 4-unit buildings. Call 319-356-5151 or use the online form at least two days before your collection day.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    First item$20
    Each additional item$10
    • Schedule at least two days before your collection day (319-356-5151 or online form).
    • Maximum length 7 feet.

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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

  • Curbside Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • Bulky item curbside collection is available to Iowa City residents in single-family homes up to 4-unit buildings. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call 319-356-5151 or use the online form at least two days before your regular collection day to schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large bulky items up to 7 feet long, such as a chair, couch or mattress, cost $20 for the first item and $10 for each additional item. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • Iowa households can take household hazardous materials to Regional Collection Centers (RCCs); RCC services are free to residents within each RCC's service area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • RCC services for eligible businesses carry a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR tells residents to find their nearest RCC and schedule an appointment before dropping off hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR says not to dump hazardous materials in ditches, pour them down drains or sewers, or put them in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • Iowa has 28 main RCCs and 43 satellite facilities serving 96 of the state's counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some counties are served by RCC mobile collection events run under contract with a main RCC; 29 counties have RCC mobile service. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many RCCs run a Swap Shop where usable products can be dropped off for others to take at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR publishes a county-by-county table of the RCC main and satellite facilities that serve each county. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa Code chapter 455F: Household hazardous materials (opens in new tab) · Iowa Legislature (Legislative Services Agency)
    • Under Iowa Code chapter 455F, regional collection centers keep regular hours when the public may drop off hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.

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