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Mattress Recycling in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem collects mattresses only during the annual neighborhood bulky pickup; at other times residents take them to Hanes Mill Road Landfill. Habitat ReStores take clean non-foam mattresses.

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

5 ways to get rid of a mattress in Winston-Salem

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Winston-SalemNo 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. Hanes Mill Road Solid Waste Facility (Landfill)Drop-off · 325 W Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem$7–$15/vehicle
    Where

    325 W Hanes Mill Road
    Winston-Salem, NC 27105

    Hours

    Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for mattresses
    Flat rate, automobile/minivan/small SUV$7.00 per vehicle
    Flat rate, pickup truck, van or single-axle trailer$15.00 per vehicle
    • Winston-Salem single-family property owners can get a free landfill permit for up to two free trips a year.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Coliseum Drive)Drop-off · 608 Coliseum Drive, Winston-SalemOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    608 Coliseum Drive
    Winston-Salem, NC 27106

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • No foam mattresses, stains, rips, tears or slip covers.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Peters Creek)Drop-off · 2551 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-SalemOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    2551 Peters Creek Parkway
    Winston-Salem, NC 27127

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • No foam mattresses, stains, rips, tears or slip covers.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Winston-Salem annual bulky item collectionCity service · Winston-SalemWinston-Salem residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City crews collect bulky items once a year during each neighborhood's scheduled collection week (2026 schedule ran March 2-September 4). Single-family homes only. Put items out the weekend before your week. No electronics, paint or tires.

    Cost & rules
    • Collected once a year during your neighborhood's scheduled week; set out the weekend before.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take mattresses (4)

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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North Carolina rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Winston-Salem
    • Carpet, appliances, furniture and mattresses are picked up only during the annual neighborhood area cleanup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Put items out the weekend before your collection week; single-family homes only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Collected items: appliances, carpet, furniture, mattresses and toys. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Other than the annual pickup, residents should take these items to the Hanes Mill Road Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Rates FY27 (effective July 2026) (opens in new tab) · Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
    • Flat rates: pickups/vans and single-axle trailers $15, cars/minivans/SUVs $7. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Automobiles, mini-vans, station wagons and 1/2-ton SUVs pay a $7 flat rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
    • City single-family property owners can get a free landfill permit allowing up to two free disposal trips a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hanes Mill Road is permitted to accept MSW from Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation of Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina
    • Mattresses and box springs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donations can be made at retail stores and attended donation centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Store Winston-Salem (University Pkwy) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina
    • Goodwill store and donation center at 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, 27105. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Store Winston-Salem (Reynolda) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina
    • Goodwill store and donation center at 3601 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, 27106. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Store Winston-Salem (Waughtown) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina
    • Goodwill store and donation center at 528 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, 27127. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Store Winston-Salem (Jonestown) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina
    • Goodwill store and donation center at 208 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem, 27104. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
    • Coliseum Drive ReStore, 608 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Peters Creek ReStore, 2551 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses: no foam mattresses, no stains, no rips or tears. 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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