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Mattress Recycling in Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque's free Large Item Pick-Up takes mattresses at the curb; you can also drop up to 3 at the Eagle Rock Convenience Center for the $5 resident load fee.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Albuquerque

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AlbuquerqueNo 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. Eagle Rock Convenience CenterDrop-off · 6301 Eagle Rock NE, AlbuquerqueOpen to everyone$5 visit fee
    Where

    6301 Eagle Rock NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87113

    Hours

    Daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (no vehicles admitted after 4:30 p.m.); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies
    Fees for mattresses
    Per load, city residents (plus tax)$5.00 per visit
    Per load, non-city residents (plus tax)$12.00 per visit
    • Limit: Up to 3 mattresses per customer; more must go to Cerro Colorado Landfill.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Albuquerque Large Item Pick-UpCity service · AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque residentsFree
    How it works

    Free curbside pickup of furniture, mattresses, appliances, up to 4 tires and items such as TVs for City of Albuquerque residential trash customers, on the next regular trash day. Request online or by calling 311 at least 24 hours ahead; no more than a standard pickup-truck load.

    Cost & rules
    • Request at least 24 hours before your next trash day (online or 311); no more than a standard pickup-truck load.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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 Mexico rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • NMED Resource Recovery Bureau: Diverting from Landfills (opens in new tab) · New Mexico Environment Department
    • New Mexico has no single statewide recycling program; NMED says recycling programs vary by community and residents should contact their municipal, county, solid waste authority or tribal program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Albuquerque: Large Item Pick-Up (opens in new tab) · City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department
    • Large items are collected free of charge on request for residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Eligible furniture includes couches, chairs, mattresses and bed frames. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No more than a standard pickup-truck load is collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule online or by calling 311. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Albuquerque: Trash Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department
    • City residents pay $5.00 per load (plus tax) and may bring excess trash, yard waste and large items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Non-city residents pay $12.00 per load (plus tax). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The three convenience centers serve residents and small commercial haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to 3 mattresses per residential or small commercial customer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Loads over the mattress or tire limits must go to Cerro Colorado Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.

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