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Mattress Recycling in Madison, WI

Madison picks up mattresses through a large item work order and takes them at its drop-off sites; the Dane County Landfill on Maahic Way also accepts them from county residents.

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

4 ways to get rid of a mattress in Madison

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MadisonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your mattress 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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  2. Dane County Landfill (Rodefeld)County service · Dane CountyDane County residentsFees apply
    How it works

    Dane County facility at 7102 Maahic Way, Madison area, WI 53718 (the Census geocoder could not place this address in a specific city). Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; Sat 8:00-10:45 a.m.. For Dane County residents.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Disposal by weight (2026 rates; see rate table)Amount not listed

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Madison large item collectionCity service · MadisonMadison residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Curbside large item pickup scheduled through the Streets Division work order system; set items out on the Sunday you choose. Not available to properties with more than 8 units. Per-item recycling fees (appliances, microwaves, tires) apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the City.

    Cost & rules
    • Complete a large item work order first and set items out on the Sunday you chose.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Madison drop-off sitesCity service · MadisonMadison residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Three Streets Division drop-off sites: East, 4602 Sycamore Ave; West, 402 South Point Rd; Central, 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway (Madison). Open to Madison residents and taxpayers with proof of residency; one trip per day, about a pickup-truck load. Electronics and batteries are free; large item and appliance fees apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the City (buy a fee sticker beforehand).

    Cost & rules
    • One trip per day, about a pickup-truck bed or 5x8 trailer load.

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Places that don’t take mattresses (4)

Before you go

  1. Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
  2. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
  3. Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
More about mattresses

Wisconsin rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • What Can I Donate? (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin
    • Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin cannot accept large appliances, mattresses, box springs or hospital beds. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Through the Dell Reconnect partnership, Goodwill recycles electronics free year-round at all its South Central locations except the Outlet, any brand, working or not. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dane County Landfill (opens in new tab) · Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables
    • The landfill accepts waste only from Dane County residents (and Dane County businesses). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted materials include mattresses and box springs, furniture, stoves, washers, dishwashers and dryers (for metal recycling) and tires for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rates and Payment (opens in new tab) · Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables
    • Landfill fees and rates were updated effective January 1, 2026 (see the rate table). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large items and appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Large items are things too big for the carts, such as couches, mattresses, tables, pianos, tires, microwaves and air conditioners; they can be scheduled for curbside pickup or taken to a drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents fill out a large item work order and choose the Sunday to set items out; the work order must be completed before setting items out. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since January 1, 2025, the Streets Division no longer provides large item collection for multi-family properties with more than 8 units. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items must be under 8 feet long, kept away from carts and brush piles, and metal items and appliances separated from furniture and lumber. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items with Fees (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Items not on the fee list have no fee for Streets Division collection or drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off sites (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Madison residents and taxpayers can use the drop-off sites; proof of residency or taxpayer status is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rules & Restrictions to the Drop-off Sites (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • One trip a day, limited to about a standard pickup truck bed or 5x8 trailer; contractors may not use the sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs, computers, and electronics (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Electronics recycling at the drop-off sites is only for people who live or own property in Madison; not for businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council home page (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • The Mattress Recycling Council operates statewide only in California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island; Wisconsin has no state mattress recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • With no Wisconsin mattress law, there is no MRC/Bye Bye Mattress program for mattresses or box springs in the state. Checked October 26, 2026.

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