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Mattress Recycling in Cottage Grove, OR

The Cottage Grove Transfer Station charges mattresses as garbage and does not recycle them; Lane County recycles them free only at Glenwood in Eugene.

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

4 ways to get rid of a mattress in Cottage Grove

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Cottage GroveNo 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. St. Vincent de Paul mattress recycling facility (Prairie Rd, Eugene)Nonprofit service · Lane CountyFree
    How it works

    St. Vincent de Paul Lane County recycles mattresses and box springs free at 1770 Prairie Rd, Eugene: up to ten per household, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Oregon mattress stewardship program (Bye Bye Mattress)Nonprofit service · OregonOregon residentsFree
    How it works

    Statewide mattress recycling program under the Mattress Stewardship Act (SB 1576, 2022), run by the Mattress Recycling Council since Jan. 1, 2025, with DEQ oversight. Mattresses and box springs used in Oregon can be dropped off free at participating permanent collection sites and events; find them with the Bye Bye Mattress locator.

    Cost & rules
    • Mattresses used in Oregon, any condition or age. Not covered: futons, fold-out sofa beds, water beds, air mattresses, crib or bassinet mattresses.
    • Check acceptable items and contact the location before you go.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Cottage Grove Transfer StationCounty service · Cottage Grove$25
    How it works

    Lane County transfer station at 78760 Sears Rd., open Wednesday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (hours effective Aug. 10, 2026). Fees by weight or volume; cash, checks and cards accepted.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Charged as garbage (rural minimum)$25
    • Charged as garbage and not recycled here; Glenwood Transfer Station in Eugene recycles them free.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • St. Vincent de Paul Lane County: free mattress recycling at Eugene facility (opens in new tab) · St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County · effective January 29, 2025
    • SVdP accepts up to ten mattresses or box springs per household free at its facility on 1770 Prairie Rd in Eugene. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off of ten or fewer mattresses is Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Prairie Road, or at Glenwood on weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ORS Chapter 459: Solid Waste Management (2025 edition) (opens in new tab) · Oregon State Legislature
    • ORS 459.247 bars disposing of, and disposal sites from knowingly accepting, discarded large home appliances, used oil, tires, lead-acid batteries and covered electronic devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Disposal sites may still accept and store these banned items for recycling or recovery. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: Mattress Stewardship Program (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • Buyers pay a $22.50 assessment on each program mattress or box spring bought in Oregon, online or in-store. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: Mattress Stewardship Program fact sheet (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • Not covered: fold-out sofa beds, futons and futon mattresses, water beds, air mattresses, and crib or bassinet mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress disposal in Oregon (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Mattresses and box springs in any condition, whenever bought, can be dropped off free at participating collection sites or events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Check acceptable items and contact the location with questions before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses with at least 100 units qualify for no-cost transportation and recycling through the Commercial Volume Program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: What is accepted/unaccepted in Oregon (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Mattresses and foundations used and discarded by Oregon consumers (individuals and businesses) qualify for no-cost drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses from outside Oregon (not used in Oregon or not from an Oregon consumer) are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council Oregon: 2025 annual report (posted by DEQ) (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council Oregon LLC (via Oregon DEQ)
    • Permanent collection sites are open to the public and must let residents drop off mattresses at no cost; some also take commercial drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • The Recycling Modernization Act (SB 582, 2021) took effect Jan. 1, 2022, and recycling program changes started in July 2025. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under the RMA, producers of packaged items, paper products and food serviceware pay for many recycling system improvements. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: Local Government Recycling Acceptance List (Aug. 4, 2025) (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • From July 1, 2025, local governments began moving to one consistent list of materials collected curbside and at depots. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: Recycle Right! (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • In Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties, DEQ refers residents to RecycleOrNot.org or the Metro Recycling Information hotline, 503-234-3000. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ says household hazardous waste should not go down the sink, on the ground, down a storm drain or in the garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ lists pesticides, herbicides, solvents, fuels, paints, motor oil, antifreeze and mercury-containing wastes as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ keeps a county list of locally sponsored HHW programs, including permanent collection facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lane County: Garbage & Recycling (transfer station hours and locations) (opens in new tab) · Lane County
    • Mattresses and box springs are charged as garbage (not recycled) at all transfer stations other than Glenwood, max 4 units per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All other transfer stations: max 4 units per day, charged as garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Garbage up to 1 cubic yard has a $25 minimum fee at rural sites and at Glenwood & Florence. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lane County lists the Cottage Grove Transfer Station at 78760 Sears Rd., open Wednesday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (no ZIP on the page). Checked October 26, 2026.

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