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Mattress Recycling in Matthews, NC

Matthews residents can take a mattress to a Mecklenburg County full-service center (one per visit); Hickory Grove is closest.

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

5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Matthews

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MatthewsNo 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. Mecklenburg County Compost Central Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Matthews · 140 Valleydale Road, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    140 Valleydale Road
    Charlotte, NC 28214

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.
    • Limit: Limit 1 mattress per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Mecklenburg County Foxhole Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Matthews · 17131 Lancaster Highway, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    17131 Lancaster Highway
    Charlotte, NC 28277

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.
    • Limit: Limit 1 mattress per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Mecklenburg County Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Matthews · 8007 Pence Road, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    8007 Pence Road
    Charlotte, NC 28215

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.
    • Limit: Limit 1 mattress per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Mecklenburg County North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Matthews · 12300 N. Statesville Road, HuntersvilleMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    12300 N. Statesville Road
    Huntersville, NC 28078

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.
    • Limit: Limit 1 mattress per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycling and Disposal Centers (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial fees apply for bulky waste, construction and demolition debris and yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted, limit one each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial fees apply for bulky waste, construction and demolition debris and yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted, limit one each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial fees apply for bulky waste, construction and demolition debris and yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted, limit one each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial fees apply for bulky waste, construction and demolition debris and yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted, limit one each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NON-Mecklenburg County Residential Access (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Pickup (opens in new tab) · Town of Matthews Public Works
    • The Town says a Mecklenburg County resident sticker is free at any full-service site and lists Group 1 (one large bulky item such as a sofa, chair, table or mattress set) as free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Per the Town page, Group 2 (more than one bulky item, under 3 cubic yards) is $15 at the county sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Town lists the four county sites and notes 8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, is closest to Matthews. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. 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; North Carolina has no state mattress recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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