Find places to recycle mattresses near you

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How to recycle mattresses

Ask the new retailer about take-back or check the council bulky waste service. Some recycling centres have a separate mattress container.

Possible recycling routes

Recycling centres and tipsSpecialist recycling schemesReuse shops and centresReuse hubs and shopsSpecialist disposal servicesHousehold hazardous waste servicesHousehold waste recycling centres

Prepare mattresses for recycling

• Keep the mattress dry
• Use a protective cover if a collection asks
• Tell the service about damage or contamination

What must stay out

Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.

• Collection services can charge
• Wet, infested or badly soiled mattresses can be refused
• Do not leave a mattress beside a recycling bank

Types of site to check

These site types can list mattresses. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.

• Recycling centres and tips

  Council recycling centres accept many types of household waste. Check the council rules for booking, permits, proof of address, vehicle access and charges before travel.

• Specialist recycling schemes

  Collection services for items that most household recycling bins cannot accept. Schemes can use shops, postal returns or limited public drop-off points.

• Reuse shops and centres

  Sites that accept usable household items for resale or redistribution. They can be at recycling centres or run as separate community projects.

• Reuse hubs and shops

  Sites that accept usable household goods for resale, repair or redistribution. Local teams decide which items they can take.

• Specialist disposal services

  Services for waste that needs controlled handling or a dedicated collection route. Check the official service before you move or transport the item.

• Household hazardous waste services

  Council sites and collection services for household materials that can harm people or the environment. You must check the local service before travel.

• Household waste recycling centres

  Council-run sites that accept many types of household recycling and waste. Local rules can cover booking, proof of address, vehicle permits and charges for some DIY waste.

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Questions about recycling mattresses

Where can I recycle mattresses?

Enter your postcode in the local finder to search recycling centres and tips and specialist recycling schemes and reuse shops and centres and reuse hubs and shops and specialist disposal services and household hazardous waste services and household waste recycling centres near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.

How should I prepare mattresses for recycling?

Ask the new retailer about take-back or check the council bulky waste service. Some recycling centres have a separate mattress container.