Box Spring Recycling in Arlington, WA
In Arlington, box springs can go to the county North County Recycling & Transfer Station (as garbage: $30 minimum).
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- Mattresses and box springs are accepted as garbage. (Waste Acceptance Guidelines (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.
Washington rules
- Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
More Washington rules (3)
- Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Source: Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (10)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Solid Waste Fees (opens in new tab) · Snohomish County Public Works – Solid Waste
- Garbage: $30 minimum for 360 lb or less; $160 per ton over 360 lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling (opens in new tab) · Snohomish County Public Works – Solid Waste
- Recycle areas at county stations are free for residential customers only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste Acceptance Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Snohomish County Public Works – Solid Waste
- County stations accept materials from residents of unincorporated Snohomish County and participating cities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs are accepted as garbage. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Facility Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · Snohomish County Public Works – Solid Waste
- North County Recycling & Transfer Station: 19600 63rd Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223. Checked October 26, 2026.
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