Rhode Island consumers (individuals and businesses) can use the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program to recycle mattresses and box springs no matter when they were originally purchased.

A mattress can be constructed of all foam layers, or a mixture of foam, springs and other materials. 

A box spring (also known as a foundation) is a platform or base that supports the mattress and is covered by fabric and remains stationary or is adjustable.  

If your mattress or box spring is severely damaged, heavily soiled, moldy, excessively wet or frozen, or infested with bedbugs or other organisms please contact your desired drop-off location for instructions. No-cost drop-off of units in these conditions varies by location. Fees may apply.

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

 

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

Bed frames 

Car beds 

Cushions (such as from chairs, couches or patio furniture) 

Collapsible roll-away beds 

Futons 

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

Loose bedding (such as blankets, comforters, quilts, sheets) 

Mattresses stripped of padding components (partial units)

Mattress pads 

Mattress toppers 

Out-of-state mattresses/foundations (the discarder is not a Rhode Island consumer or the unit was not used in Rhode Island)

Pillows 

Sleeping bags 

Sofa beds 

Water beds that contain no upholstery material