Mattresses and foundations used and discarded by Oregon consumers (individuals and businesses) qualify for no-cost drop-off through the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program. The condition of the unit or date of purchase does not matter.

Mattress: Defined as any sleep surface covered with ticking or fabric that contains resilient material such as steel innersprings, foam, fiber or other filling or upholstery materials, used alone or in combination, regardless of size or shape. This definition includes foam mattresses.

Foundation (also commonly called box springs): A ticking-covered structure that is used to support a mattress or sleep surface and that may be constructed of frames, foam, box springs or other materials, used alone or in combination. This structure can be stationary or adjustable.

These items do not qualify for no-cost drop-off or recycling under MRC’s program. The location you are using may accept or recycle these independently from MRC’s program.

 

Adjustable bases not covered in ticking or fabric

Air mattresses that contain no upholstery material (such as camping beds)

Car beds

Collapsible roll-away beds

Fold-out sofa beds

Futon mattresses, frames and bases

Juvenile products including crib mattresses, carriages, baskets, dressing tables, strollers, playpens, infant carriers, lounge pad, crib bumpers

Loose bedding, blankets or sheets

Mattress pads and toppers

Mattresses stripped of padding components (partial units)

Metal bed frames

Out-of-state mattresses/foundations (the discarder is not an Oregon consumer or the unit was not used in Oregon)

Pillows and cushions

Sleeping bags

Water beds