Box Spring Recycling in Bothell, WA
Bothell residents can use up to two $30 city vouchers a year toward box spring fees at the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station; request by November 1, redeem by November 30.
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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 (24)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of Bothell: Recycling Voucher Program (opens in new tab) · City of Bothell
- Bothell residents within city limits can request up to two $30 vouchers a year toward recycling fees for refrigerant-type appliances, mattresses and box springs at the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The voucher program is for City of Bothell residents only; commercial businesses are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Request vouchers by November 1 and redeem by November 30; two vouchers per household per year while supplies last. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents haul their own items; fees above the $30 voucher value are the resident's responsibility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fees above the voucher's $30 value are paid by the resident. 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.
- King County: Solid waste facilities (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Customers must live or do business in King County's 37-city and unincorporated service area; Seattle and Milton are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Guide to King County recycling and transfer facilities 2026 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Mattresses, futons or box springs: 6 pieces per customer per day; recycled at Bow Lake, Enumclaw, Factoria, Shoreline, South County and Vashon (no wet mattresses); handling fee applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
- King County: Circular economy – mattresses (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Bow Lake, Enumclaw, Factoria, Shoreline and Vashon accept mattresses, futons and box springs for recycling for a $30 handling fee each, limit 6 per customer. Checked October 26, 2026.
- King County: Disposal fees (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Mattress disposal at Algona, Cedar Falls, Houghton and Renton is $33.39 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ProviderOne, EBT or ORCA LIFT cardholders get $20 off each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT); not for Seattle or Milton residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- King County fact sheet: southcounty recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- South County recycling services include cardboard, mattresses, metal (including non-refrigerated appliances), refrigerated appliances and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 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.
- Enumclaw Recycling and Transfer Station fact sheet (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- The station primarily serves residents and businesses from the Black Diamond, Enumclaw and Maple Valley areas. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Enumclaw Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Customers must live or do business within King County’s service area; Seattle and Milton are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cedar Falls Drop Box fact sheet (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- The drop box serves the North Bend and Snoqualmie areas and does not accept loads from commercial customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cedar Falls Drop Box (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Customers must live or do business within King County’s service area; Seattle and Milton are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
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