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Mattress Recycling in Racine, WI

Racine collects mattresses at the curb with an HBI sticker, or the Transfer Station at 6300 21st Street takes them for $25 each.

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

3 ways to get rid of a mattress in Racine

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RacineNo 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. City of Racine Transfer Station drop-off (6300 21st Street)City service · RacineRacine residents$25
    How it works

    City-run transfer station and drop-off center at 6300 21st Street in the City of Racine. Per-item fees for tires, appliances, TVs, computers and household bulky items. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Payment by card or Apple Pay on site, no cash.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Household bulky item$25

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  3. City of Racine curbside household bulky item (HBI) collectionCity service · RacineRacine residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Racine DPW collects furniture, mattresses, box springs and tied carpet rolls at the curb or alley line when each item carries an HBI sticker, up to five items a week. Appliances, electronics, construction waste and tires are not collected at the curb.

    Cost & rules
    • Each item needs an HBI sticker and must be out by 7 a.m. on collection day.
    • Extra HBIs beyond five a week can go to the Pearl Street Facility at no charge on Saturdays.

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Places that don’t take mattresses (1)

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.
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Wisconsin rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky Waste Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of Racine
    • Household bulky items (furniture, mattresses, box springs, bags of trash, prepared carpet) cost $25 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Racine
    • Every visit to the Transfer Station requires proof of residency: a current driver's license or City of Racine property tax statement. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Racine
    • DPW picks up bulky items defined as furniture, mattresses, box springs and carpet tied in four-foot rolls; it does not curbside collect appliances, electronics, construction waste or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HBI stickers are used only for bulky items that won't fit in the cart, such as furniture, mattresses and prepared carpet. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The maximum allowance is 5 HBIs per week and items must be out by 7:00 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents with more than 5 HBIs in a week can bring them to the Pearl Street Facility at no charge on Saturdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate to ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Racine & Kenosha Counties
    • Not accepted: mattresses, box springs, metal bed frames, sleeper sofas and futons. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore picks up donations in Racine and Kenosha counties; call 262-898-2929 to schedule. 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.

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