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Mattress Recycling in St. Louis, MO

Mattresses go out with St. Louis's monthly bulk pickup (up to three items), or city residents can take them to a transfer station.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in St. Louis

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · St. LouisNo 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. City of St. Louis monthly bulk and BOAT-E pickupCity service · St. LouisSt. Louis residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Once a month, during each area's bulk week, the Refuse Division collects up to three bulk items (furniture, appliances, mattresses) at the curb or alley, plus BOAT-E items: motor vehicle batteries, motor oil, appliances, tires and electronics. Included in the $14/month/unit solid waste fee.

    Cost & rules
    • Up to three items a month; set out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your bulk week at the curb (roll-cart areas) or in the alley.
    • Included in the $14 per month per unit solid waste services fee.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. City of St. Louis South Transfer Station (resident drop-off)City service · St. LouisSt. Louis residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City-run resident drop-off at 4100 South 1st Street, St. Louis city. Weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Takes trash, bulk items, furniture, sofas, bedding, scrap metal and remodeling debris, plus BOAT-E items (vehicle batteries, motor oil, appliances, tires, electronics), from City residents at no extra charge.

    Cost & rules
    • City residents only: bring a driver's license or state ID and a recent water/solid waste or utility bill. Weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed weekends and City holidays.
    • Loads no larger than a half-ton pickup; no commercial trucks or business, charity, church or nonprofit waste.

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Places that don’t take mattresses (1)

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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Missouri rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
    • ReStore South Side: 3830 South Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118, telephone 314-531-4155. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
    • Couches, loveseats, mattresses and sectionals are on the not-accepted list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Prepare for Bulk and BOAT-E Item Pick-up and Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • Monthly bulk pickup takes up to three items, which may include household furniture and appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Put no more than three items out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, at the curb or in the alley behind your home. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky pickup is monthly and included in the $14/month/unit solid waste fee billed quarterly on the water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What Bin Does It Go In? (Saint Louis City Recycles) (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • Saint Louis City Recycles lists furniture, appliances, mattresses, automotive batteries, tires (up to 3 per household) and electronics for monthly bulk pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Saint Louis City Recycles says bulk pickup items can also be dropped at a transfer station once a month, up to 3 items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Refuse Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • City residents may bring up to 12 loads a year of trash, yard waste and bulk items to the City transfer station; commercial trucks are not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Dumping hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. except City holidays; closed weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring a driver's license or state ID plus a recent water/solid waste bill (owners) or other utility bill (renters); renters are eligible only if the owner pays the solid waste fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Loads must be no larger than a half-ton pickup load; business, charity, church and nonprofit refuse is rejected. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • The Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; Missouri has no state mattress recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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