Mattress Recycling in Lubbock, TX
Lubbock asks residents not to put mattresses in dumpsters. Take them to one of the four Citizen Convenience Stations instead (city solid waste customers, about 3 cubic yards per load, eight visits a year).
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
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)
More Texas rules (3)
- 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)
Where this information comes from (10)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Citizen Convenience Stations (opens in new tab) · City of Lubbock Solid Waste
- Station use is included with the regular City solid waste fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only City of Lubbock utility solid waste customers hauling household items from their own residence; bring ID with a Lubbock address or a utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Lubbock Solid Waste
- Mattresses and large furniture that keep dumpster lids from closing should be taken to a Citizen Convenience Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Loads may not exceed about 3 cubic yards; residents of single-family homes only, eight visits a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Station use is limited to eight visits a year. 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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