Mattress Recycling in Jackson, NJ
Jackson takes covered mattresses at curbside bulky pickup, and the Transfer Station accepts mattresses from residents.
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Checked October 25, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
- Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
- Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
New Jersey rules
- 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. Source: Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab)
- New Jersey has a pending Mattress Stewardship Act bill, S2359, pre-filed for the 2026 session; it is a bill, not law. Source: NJ Senate Bill S2359 (2026 session): Mattress Stewardship Act (introduced text) (opens in new tab)
More New Jersey rules (5)
- 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. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
- The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (14)
Where this information comes from
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- Jackson Township: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Jackson Township
- Bulky waste accepted includes furniture, mattresses/box springs, tables, chairs, washers, dryers, fridges/freezers (doors removed) and exercise equipment. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- The site is for Jackson residents only, with two forms of ID (driver's license, tax bill or lease); limit three trips per day. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Limit three (3) trips per day; the attendant decides if a load size is acceptable. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Jackson Township: Bulky & Brush Pick Up (opens in new tab) · Jackson Township
- Acceptable curbside bulky items are furniture, appliances, bedding, pool covers and metal, generated by the homeowner. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Curbside bulky waste may be placed at the curb up to 48 hours before your scheduled pick up, in a pile no larger than 4x4x8 feet. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Mattresses and cushions must be covered. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- The guidelines list furniture, mattresses and/or box springs, tables, chairs, washers, dryers and fridges/freezers (doors removed) as bulky waste. 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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