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Mattress Disposal

Recycling a mattress in SLO County is easy and convenient, and ensures the materials used to make your mattress can have a second life. 

DROP-OFF 

Bye Bye Mattress Drop Off Locator 

Cold Canyon Landfill
Accepts mattress and box spring drop-off for free, up to three per resident.
2268 Carpenter Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-8332
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8 am - 3pm

A stack of old, worn-out mattresses in various colors and conditions, some showing signs of damage and dirt.

Chicago Grade Landfill
Accepts mattress and box spring drop-off for free, up to three per resident.
2290 Homestead Rd, Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 466-2985
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:30 am - 3pm

Paso Robles Landfill
Accepts mattress and box spring drop-off for a $13 charge each.
9000 CA-46, Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-2028
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8am - 3pm

This is not a complete list of drop-off locations: to find additional drop-off locations, see Bye Bye Mattress Drop-off Locator. 

TAKE IT BACK 

When purchasing a new mattress, the retailer is required to take your old mattress back for FREE!

For more information on mattress retailer take back, visit Bye Bye Mattress

Did you know?

Up to 75% of a mattress can be recycled into new products.

  • The foam and fabric can be made into new carpet padding
  • The cotton fibers can be used in insulation products
  • The steel springs can be used in construction rebar and other steel products
  • The wooden frames can be shredded and used as mulch or fuel

Learn more from the Mattress Recycling Council.

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