CURBCYCLE PICKUP · We’ll pick it up and recycle it for you.Book a pickup →
Book a pickup

Mattress Recycling in Battle Creek, MI

Battle Creek's weekly bulk collection takes mattresses wrapped in plastic. Goodwill and PADNOS do not accept mattresses.

See all 2 options
Close-up of a patterned mattress beside a wooden floor
Illustrative item photographErik Mclean / Pexels (opens in new tab)

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

2 ways to get rid of a mattress in Battle Creek

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Battle CreekNo 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.

    Book a pickup →

  2. City of Battle Creek weekly bulk item collection (Republic Services)Pickup service · Battle CreekBattle Creek residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Republic Services collects bulk items weekly for Battle Creek single-family homes on the regular trash day; items must be safely liftable and at the curb by 6 a.m. Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic. Refrigerators and air conditioners need the Freon removed and a technician's tag. Republic: 269-216-8008.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Wrap or bag in plastic (bags sold at the UPS store).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take mattresses (2)

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.
More about mattresses

Michigan rules

More Michigan rules (5)
Where this information comes from (14)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Garbage Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Battle Creek
    • Bulk items are collected weekly: mattresses and box springs wrapped in plastic, and household furniture including chairs, couches and tables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Single-family homes in Battle Creek receive weekly, unlimited trash collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Garbage & Yard Waste (opens in new tab) · Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partnership (City of Battle Creek Department of Public Works)
    • Mattresses and box springs must be bagged; bags are sold at the UPS store for $3.75 (twin) to $6.00 (king). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan's Heartland
    • Mattresses, paints, televisions and tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Retail stores accept donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PADNOS Battle Creek Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · PADNOS
    • Homeowners can bring metal items, appliances with a power cord such as microwaves, and electronics including old computers and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PADNOS does not accept used motor oil, paint, hazardous waste, mattresses, dirt or wood. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council home page (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Michigan has no statewide mattress recycling program: the Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

How we check our information