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Mattress Recycling in Urbandale, IA

Mattresses can be dropped free at 9401 Hickman Road on the second Saturday of each month, or picked up by the City for a fee on the 2nd and 4th Fridays.

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5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Urbandale

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · UrbandaleNo 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. Urbandale Parks & Public Works Maintenance Facility (bulk item drop-off)Drop-off · 9401 Hickman Road, UrbandaleUrbandale residentsFree
    Where

    9401 Hickman Road
    Urbandale, IA 50322

    Hours

    Bulk item drop-off: second Saturday of every month, 8 AM-noon.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Second Saturday of each month, 8 AM-noon; bring ID with your Urbandale address.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Metro Park East Landfill (Metro Waste Authority)County service · Polk CountyFrom $10
    How it works

    Metro Waste Authority's main landfill and appliance demanufacturing site at 12181 NE University Ave., Mitchellville, IA 50169 (Census: unincorporated Camp Township, Polk County — outside Mitchellville city limits). Takes garbage, appliances ($22 residential), CRT TVs, tires, mattresses, scrap metal and yard waste for fees. Phone 515-967-2076.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Car load (under 200 lbs)$12 per vehicle
    Each mattress/box spring over four$10
    • Open Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-4:30 PM and Saturday mornings; payment due at time of service.
    • Standard residential disposal rate for 1-4 items; $10 extra for each mattress or box spring over four.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Metro Park West Landfill (Metro Waste Authority)County service · Dallas CountyFrom $10
    How it works

    Metro Waste Authority's western landfill at 20 335th St., Perry, IA 50220 (Census: unincorporated Union Township, Boone County). Takes garbage, appliances ($22 residential), tires and mattresses for fees, and is the Dallas County hazardous waste satellite. Phone 515-333-5618.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Car load (under 200 lbs)$12 per vehicle
    Each mattress/box spring over four$10
    • Open Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM and the first Saturday of each month 9 AM-noon; payment due at time of service.
    • Standard residential disposal rate for 1-4 items; $10 extra for each mattress or box spring over four.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Urbandale bulk item collection (by appointment)City service · UrbandaleUrbandale residents$10–$30
    How it works

    Paid City curbside pickup of bulky items and appliances on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, scheduled at least a day ahead (515-278-3950). Appliances $30 each; large items $30 for the first and $10 each additional; small items $15 then $2 each.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    First large item$30
    Each additional large item$10
    • Schedule at least one day ahead for the 2nd or 4th Friday; pay when scheduling.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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

  • Metro Park East Landfill (opens in new tab) · Metro Waste Authority
    • Open Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-4:30 PM; Saturdays 7 AM-2 PM (April-October) or 8 AM-1 PM (November-March); closed major holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Metro Park East Landfill Rates & Payments (opens in new tab) · Metro Waste Authority
    • Payment is required at the time of service; small vehicle flat rates are $12 (car), $17 (van/SUV) and $22 (large SUV, truck, trailer). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Small vehicle flat rates: car (loads under 200 lbs) $12, van/SUV $17, large SUV/truck/trailer $22. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress & Box Spring Disposal (opens in new tab) · Metro Waste Authority
    • Residents may bring mattresses and box springs to Metro Park East or Metro Park West Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents pay the standard residential disposal rate for 1-4 mattresses/box springs, plus $10 for each over four. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Metro Park West Landfill (opens in new tab) · Metro Waste Authority
    • Metro Park West Landfill is at 20 335th St., Perry, IA 50220 (515-333-5618), open Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM and the first Saturday of every month 9 AM-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Metro Park West Landfill Rates & Payments (opens in new tab) · Metro Waste Authority
    • Car loads under 200 lbs are a $12 flat rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Payment is required at the time of service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Item Drop-off (opens in new tab) · City of Urbandale
    • On the second Saturday of every month, 8 AM-noon, Urbandale residents can drop off large items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There are no additional charges; the service is included in the monthly garbage bill for residents with City-provided collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents need proof of an Urbandale address such as a drivers license. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted furniture examples include chair, desk, dresser, computer, couch, mattress, table, TV, television and monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Urbandale
    • Bulk item collections are on the 2nd and 4th Fridays; schedule by email or 515-278-3950 at least one day ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Payment is collected at scheduling (card with a 3.95% service fee, or check). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large items cost $30 for the first and $10 for each additional; small items $15 for the first and $2 each additional. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses or box springs (full or larger) are listed. 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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