Box Spring Recycling in Medford, OR
The City of Medford says Jackson County residents can drop off box springs free at the Rogue Transfer Station in White City; Rogue's own rate card still lists mattresses under loose material, so ask at the pay booth.
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Official sources disagree on these details. We show what each source says; confirm with the operator before you go.
- Jackson County residents can drop off mattresses or box springs at no cost. (City of Medford: Recycling (opens in new tab))
- The transfer station rate card prices loose material, listed as household trash, wood, furniture and mattresses, at $31.20 minimum for 1.5 cubic yards or less. (Rogue Disposal & Recycling: Transfer Station (opens in new tab))
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Don’t assume a box spring is priced like a mattress; ask separately.
- Tell the operator if it’s a split (two-piece) box spring; some charge per piece.
- Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs before you go.
Oregon rules
- 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. Source: ORS Chapter 459: Solid Waste Management (2025 edition) (opens in new tab)
- Disposal sites may still accept and store these banned items for recycling or recovery. Source: ORS Chapter 459: Solid Waste Management (2025 edition) (opens in new tab)
More Oregon rules (7)
- The Recycling Modernization Act (SB 582, 2021) took effect Jan. 1, 2022, and recycling program changes started in July 2025. Source: Oregon DEQ: Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (opens in new tab)
- Under the RMA, producers of packaged items, paper products and food serviceware pay for many recycling system improvements. Source: Oregon DEQ: Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (opens in new tab)
- From July 1, 2025, local governments began moving to one consistent list of materials collected curbside and at depots. Source: Oregon DEQ: Local Government Recycling Acceptance List (Aug. 4, 2025) (opens in new tab)
- In Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties, DEQ refers residents to RecycleOrNot.org or the Metro Recycling Information hotline, 503-234-3000. Source: Oregon DEQ: Recycle Right! (opens in new tab)
- DEQ says household hazardous waste should not go down the sink, on the ground, down a storm drain or in the garbage. Source: Oregon DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- DEQ lists pesticides, herbicides, solvents, fuels, paints, motor oil, antifreeze and mercury-containing wastes as household hazardous waste. Source: Oregon DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- DEQ keeps a county list of locally sponsored HHW programs, including permanent collection facilities. Source: Oregon DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (22)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of Medford: Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Medford
- Jackson County residents can drop off mattresses or box springs at no cost. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- Medford lists the Rogue Transfer Station (8001 Table Rock Rd., White City; Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m.) as a free mattress drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The City of Medford lists Valley View Transfer Station in Ashland as a free mattress drop-off for Jackson County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rogue Disposal & Recycling: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Rogue Disposal & Recycling
- The transfer station rate card prices loose material, listed as household trash, wood, furniture and mattresses, at $31.20 minimum for 1.5 cubic yards or less. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- Recology Ashland: Valley View Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Recology · effective August 1, 2025
- Valley View Transfer Station: 3000 N Valley View Road, Ashland, OR 97520, 541.482.1471; Monday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses/box springs (5 max daily), mixed recyclables, glass, scrap metal and cardboard are free. 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.
- 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.
- Foundations (box springs) are covered. 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.
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