Box Spring Recycling in Wauwatosa, WI
Box springs are accepted with residential garbage at the Wauwatosa Drop Off Center (fee-based, Wednesdays and Saturdays).
See all 2 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.
Wisconsin rules
- With no Wisconsin mattress law, there is no MRC/Bye Bye Mattress program for mattresses or box springs in the state. Source: Mattress Recycling Council home page (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Drop Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Wauwatosa Department of Public Works
- A valid Wisconsin driver license with a current Wauwatosa address is required to use the Drop Off Center or buy a permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential garbage including bulky furniture, mattresses, box springs and carpeting is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refuse fees run on a sliding scale from $10 to $90 depending on quantity. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattress Recycling Council home page (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
- 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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