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Mattress Recycling in Portland, ME

Riverside Recycling charges $75 per mattress (split units count as two). Mattresses are E-Card items for Portland homeowners.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Portland

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PortlandNo 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. Riverside Recycling FacilityDrop-off · 910 Riverside Street, PortlandOpen to everyone$75
    Where

    910 Riverside Street
    Portland, ME 04103

    Hours

    Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Sunday and holidays

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for mattresses
    Mattress (any size; splits count as multiple)$75.00 each

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Portland E-Card (Riverside Recycling bulky item allowance)City service · PortlandPortland residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Portland homeowners can get an E-Card through Portland Public Works (207-756-8011, solidwaste@portlandmaine.gov). It covers 10 bulky or e-waste items a year (July 1–June 30) at Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St., Portland. Appliances and tires are not E-Card items. Without the card, or once the 10 items are used, regular fees apply.

    Cost & rules
    • Show the E-Card to the attendant before entering; otherwise regular fees apply.

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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

  • Riverside Recycling: FAQ (opens in new tab) · Riverside Recycling (CPRC Management, for the City of Portland)
    • Riverside Recycling is open to the public; Portland residency is not required and commercial customers are welcome. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Riverside Recycling: Pricing (opens in new tab) · Riverside Recycling (CPRC Management, for the City of Portland) · effective October 1, 2026
    • All mattresses and box springs cost $75 each (split units count as multiple). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Riverside Recycling: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Riverside Recycling (CPRC Management, for the City of Portland)
    • The HHW program is open to all Maine residents disposing of household hazardous waste from their residence; no business waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Riverside Recycling: E-Card (opens in new tab) · Riverside Recycling (CPRC Management, for the City of Portland)
    • Portland homeowners may be eligible for an E-Card, issued through the City of Portland Public Works Department (207-756-8011). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • E-Card holders get 10 items per year (July 1–June 30); each item counts toward the limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Couches, stuffed chairs, tables, bookcases, desks, mattresses and box springs are E-Card items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Without a valid E-Card, after the items are used up, or without showing the card first, customers pay the regular fee. Checked October 26, 2026.

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