Box Spring Recycling in Gig Harbor, WA
In Gig Harbor, box springs can go to Purdy Transfer Station (garbage rate for up to 4, $66 each for 5 or more).
See all 3 optionsChecked 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
- 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.
- Hidden Valley Transfer Station price sheet (effective 3/1/26) (opens in new tab) · LRI (Waste Connections) · effective March 1, 2026
- Mattresses and box springs: 4 or fewer pieces are charged at the garbage rate; 5 or more are $66 per piece. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential disposed waste is $202.35 per ton with a $40.50 minimum per trip (up to 400 pounds). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Purdy Transfer Station price sheet (effective 3/1/26) (opens in new tab) · LRI (Waste Connections) · effective March 1, 2026
- Purdy Transfer Station: 14515 54th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs: 4 or fewer pieces at the garbage rate; 5 or more are $66 per piece. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential disposed waste is $202.35 per ton with a $40.50 minimum per trip. Checked October 26, 2026.
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