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Mattress Recycling in Covington, KY

A mattress set counts as Covington's one weekly curbside bulk item if it is wrapped and sealed in plastic; the Covington Transfer Station also takes mattresses with the city voucher.

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

4 ways to get rid of a mattress in Covington

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CovingtonNo 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. Rumpke Covington Transfer StationDrop-off · 4399 Boron Drive, CovingtonOpen to everyoneFees apply
    Where

    4399 Boron Drive
    Covington, KY 41015

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFees apply
    • Covington residents: one free city voucher a month (request online; photo ID with a Covington address).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Kenton County trash voucher program (Bavarian Landfill)County service · Kenton CountyKenton County residents$5
    How it works

    Free monthly voucher for Kenton County households with a paid trash bill, good for one load at Bavarian Landfill (12764 McCoy Fork Road, Walton) Monday-Saturday. Covers furniture, yard waste, wood and similar household waste; not appliances, electronics, metals or tires.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Mattress disposal (not covered by voucher)$5
    • Apply online or at Kenton County Public Works with a paid trash bill; one voucher per address per month (10 per year), one pickup or 8-ft trailer load.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Covington curbside trash and bulk item collection (Rumpke)Pickup service · CovingtonCovington residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Weekly Rumpke trash collection for Covington residents. One bulk item a week (a piece of furniture, a mattress set, an appliance with Freon removed, or 3 extra bags) may be set out with the cart; more items need a paid Rumpke special pickup. Solidified latex paint (up to 12 cans) may go in or beside the cart. No tires or batteries.

    Cost & rules
    • One bulk item per week; for more, arrange a paid special pickup with Rumpke.
    • Before you go: Wrap the mattress in plastic and seal it.

    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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Kentucky rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Voucher Program (opens in new tab) · Kenton County
    • Vouchers are for Kenton County residents and require a paid trash bill with the application. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A paid trash bill is required to apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Limit one voucher per Kenton County residential address per month, up to 10 per year; 200 vouchers a month, first come first served. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted with a voucher: large and bulky furniture, glass, plastics, wood and yard waste; mattresses carry an extra $5 fee not covered by the voucher. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Covington
    • Residents can set out one bulk item a week, such as a piece of furniture, a mattress set or an appliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and upholstered furniture must be wrapped in plastic and sealed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents with many bulk items in a week can arrange a special pickup from Rumpke for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Covington Transfer Station (4399 Boron Drive, Latonia) charges a fee, discounts Covington residents, and is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covington residents can get one free voucher a month for bulk items like furniture and mattresses, scrap metal and tires at the transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Voucher applicants must show a driver's license or photo ID as proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Anyone can drop off up to 10 tires at a time: car tires $8 off the rim and $15 on the rim; truck tires $12 off and $17.50 on the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
    • Every Kentucky county must provide a universal collection program for municipal solid waste: door-to-door collection, direct haul to staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities, or another approved option. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties may let residents haul their own waste to cabinet-approved staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities in the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • KRS 224.43-505: Kentucky Pride Fund; recycling and household hazardous waste grants (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
    • State law funds recycling and household hazardous waste grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund; counties, cities and other local governments may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kentucky EEC press release (May 14, 2026): $6 million for recycling and household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
    • The state household hazardous waste grant pays for counties to hold annual drop-off events for household chemicals, old electronics and other hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • KRS 224.10-610: Assistance to household hazardous waste educational and collection programs (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
    • The cabinet provides technical assistance to local governments that set up household hazardous waste education or collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kentucky DWM: Commonwealth Cleanup Week (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
    • The fourth week in March is Commonwealth Cleanup Week, a volunteer cleanup week set by the 1998 General Assembly. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • The Mattress Recycling Council runs statewide mattress recycling only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; Kentucky has no state mattress program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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