Box Spring Recycling in St. Helens, OR

Box springs are accepted with mattresses at Columbia County's free recycling days at the St. Helens transfer station, up to 5 units per resident.

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

3 ways to get rid of a box spring in St. Helens

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · St. HelensNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
How it works
Book online, set out your box spring 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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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
- Box springs (foundations) used in Oregon, any condition or age.
- Check acceptable items and contact the location before you go.
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Columbia County mattress recycling eventsCounty service · Columbia CountyColumbia County residentsFree
How it works
Free mattress and box spring recycling events held several times a year (2026: March 14, June 13, September 12, November 14, 8 a.m.–noon) at the Columbia County Transfer Station, 1601 Railroad Ave., St. Helens. Up to 5 units per Columbia County resident.
Cost & rules
- Only on event days (quarterly, 8 a.m.–noon).
Official page (opens in new tab)

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.

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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)

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Where this information comes from

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.
Columbia County: Mattresses (opens in new tab) · Columbia County
- Columbia County Solid Waste and the Mattress Recycling Council provide free mattress recycling events throughout the year at the Columbia County Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Events are at 1601 Railroad Ave., St. Helens on March 14, June 13, September 12 and November 14, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses (including foam) and box springs, stationary or adjustable, any size or condition; 5 units maximum per Columbia County resident. Checked October 26, 2026.

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