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Mattress Recycling in East Orange, NJ

Mattresses must be in a clear plastic mattress bag for East Orange bulk collection; the Midland Avenue yard also takes them on bulk drop-off Saturdays.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in East Orange

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · East OrangeNo 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. East Orange Recycling Center / DPW Yard (133 Midland Ave.)Drop-off · 133 Midland Avenue, East OrangeEast Orange residentsCost not listed
    Where

    133 Midland Avenue
    East Orange, NJ 07017

    Hours

    Bulk drop-off two Saturdays a month, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Saturday bulk drop-off days only (twice a month).
    • Limit: Up to ten bulk items per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. East Orange weekly bulk trash collectionCity service · East OrangeEast Orange residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Bulky trash is collected weekly by a separate crew on your bulk day; limit three bulk items (furniture, cabinets, mattresses, box springs, doors, rolled carpet, fixtures). Mattresses and box springs must be covered in a clear 1.5 mil plastic mattress bag (Ordinance No. 21 of 2025). No need to call.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Cover in a clear 1.5 mil plastic mattress bag.

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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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New Jersey rules

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  • 2026 East Orange Solid Waste and Recycling Handbook (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of East Orange Department of Public Works
    • The 133 Midland Avenue yard offers bulk trash disposal twice a month, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; residents may drop off up to ten bulk items per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Saturday bulk drop-off at the DPW Yard, 133 Midland Ave., requires East Orange identification; 2026 dates include October 24 and November 14 and 28. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk items consist of furniture, cabinets, mattresses, box springs, doors, screens, rolled carpet, bathroom fixtures and empty paint cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A limit of three bulk items is collected on your bulk day. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
    • All mattresses and box springs must be covered with a clear 1.5 mil polyethylene mattress disposal bag (Ordinance No. 21 of 2025). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
    • No need to call for bulky trash; keep it separate from garbage. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
    • Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
    • Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
    • Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
    • Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
    • The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • The Mattress Recycling Council runs statewide mattress recycling programs only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island, so there is no Bye Bye Mattress program in New Jersey. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • NJ Senate Bill S2359 (2026 session): Mattress Stewardship Act (introduced text) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
    • New Jersey has a pending Mattress Stewardship Act bill, S2359, pre-filed for the 2026 session; it is a bill, not law. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).

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