Mattress Recycling in Charleston, SC

Charleston no longer runs its mattress recycling pilot; mattresses left at the curb on trash day are collected but not recycled. County residents can also take mattresses to most county convenience centers (not Signal Point).

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Charleston

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CharlestonNo 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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City of Charleston curbside bulk, appliance and metal collectionCity service · CharlestonCharleston residentsCost not listed
How it works
City of Charleston Environmental Services collects furniture, bulk items, appliances (white goods) and large metal items at the curb on the regular weekly trash day. Put appliances and metal in a separate pile; remove refrigerator and freezer doors. Paint, batteries, tires and hazardous waste are not collected.
Cost & rules
- Collected with trash; not recycled.
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Charleston County staffed convenience centersCounty service · Charleston CountyCharleston County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Charleston County Environmental Management runs eight staffed convenience centers for county residents: Bees Ferry Road (1344 Bees Ferry Rd, unincorporated West Ashley), Awendaw, Edisto, Adams Run, Hollywood, McClellanville, Wadmalaw and Signal Point Road (James Island, inside Charleston city; not full-service). Open Monday to Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Signal Point Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The Romney Street center is closed.
Cost & rules
- Not accepted at the Signal Point Road center.
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Places that don’t take mattresses (3)

Signal Point Road Convenience Center (Charleston County) · 1716 Signal Point Road, Charleston
Charleston Habitat for Humanity ReStore · 731 Meeting Street, Charleston
Palmetto Goodwill - Bees Ferry · 3516 Shelby Ray Court, Charleston

Before you go

Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.

More about mattresses

South Carolina rules

The Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; South Carolina has no state mattress recycling program. Source: Mattress Recycling Council (opens in new tab)
Some county programs accept household hazardous waste, either through regular collection or single-day events; check RecycleHereSC. Source: SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab)

More South Carolina rules (2)

Do not pour household hazardous products down the drain, on the ground or into a storm sewer. Source: SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab)
SCDES asks residents to use only the drop-off locations of their own county of residence. Source: SCDES: Where to Recycle (county recycling locations) (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (19)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Charleston County: New Convenience Center Rules (effective November 1, 2024) (opens in new tab) · Charleston County Environmental Management
- Proof of Charleston County residency is required at the convenience centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Commercial customers may use only the single-stream recycling part of a convenience center. Checked October 26, 2026.
Charleston County Environmental Management: Recycling, Convenience Centers & Drop Sites (opens in new tab) · Charleston County Environmental Management
- Staffed convenience centers accept the listed items from residents only; commercial businesses may drop off household recyclables only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The C&D/bulk items zone takes furniture and mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Signal Point does not accept yard waste, household garbage, C&D debris, scrap metal, appliances or propane tanks. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Charleston: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · City of Charleston
- The city collects bulk items, including white goods, for residents on the regular trash day; white goods are not picked up unless doors or drawers are removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents may still leave a mattress curbside on trash day, but it will not be recycled that way. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Charleston: Mattress Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Charleston
- The city's 2021 mattress recycling pilot has ended; residents are encouraged to use BedShred, a private service with a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- BedShred curbside mattress pickup for recycling is a private service; a small fee applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
Charleston Habitat for Humanity: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Charleston Habitat for Humanity
- Charleston Habitat ReStore: 731 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403; phone 843-579-0777. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donations must be in good, sellable condition; no broken, stained or damaged items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Charleston Habitat ReStore: Donation Do / Don't List (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Charleston Habitat for Humanity
- Mattresses are not accepted unless new. Checked October 26, 2026.
Palmetto Goodwill: Donation Criteria & FAQs (opens in new tab) · Palmetto Goodwill
- Palmetto Goodwill lists furniture among items it accepts. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Palmetto Goodwill cannot accept mattresses or box springs, large appliances (refrigerators, washers/dryers), or hazardous materials such as paint thinner. Checked October 26, 2026.
Palmetto Goodwill store: Bees Ferry (opens in new tab) · Palmetto Goodwill
- Palmetto Goodwill store at 3516 Shelby Ray Court, ZIP 29414. Checked October 26, 2026.
SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
- Some county programs accept household hazardous waste, either through regular collection or single-day events; check RecycleHereSC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Do not pour household hazardous products down the drain, on the ground or into a storm sewer. Checked October 26, 2026.
SCDES: Where to Recycle (county recycling locations) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
- SCDES asks residents to use only the drop-off locations of their own county of residence. 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; South Carolina has no state mattress recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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