Box Spring Recycling in Houston, TX

Houston heavy trash collection takes mattresses and box springs at the curb on your assigned day (up to 8 cubic yards per set-out).

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

2 ways to get rid of a box spring in Houston

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · HoustonNo 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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City of Houston Heavy Trash Collection (Bulk & Tree Waste)City service · HoustonHouston residentsCost not listed
How it works
Curbside heavy trash collection every other month (up to six collections a year) for occupied residential units that receive City of Houston curbside service; each address has an assigned collection day.
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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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Texas rules

TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)

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Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Heavy Trash Collection (Bulk & Tree Waste) (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
- Heavy trash is collected every other month, in even-numbered months, for addresses that receive City curbside service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Service is limited to occupied residential units receiving City of Houston services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Heavy trash goes out between 6 p.m. the Friday before and 7 a.m. on the collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each set-out is limited to 8 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.

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