If your mattress or box spring is relatively new or lightly worn consider giving it away, donating it, or re-purposing it into something new (pet bed, DIY craft, etc.).
Currently, mattresses and box springs do not have a recycling option in the local area. However, some options may exist in Michigan and can be located on the Bye Bye Mattress website or the Mattress Advisor website.
Mattresses and box springs are acceptable for landfill disposal at the following locations:
North Kent Recycling & Waste Center
2908 10 Mile Rd NERockford, MI 49341
616-632-7920
Accepts the following items for recycling: residential recycling, appliances, electronics, tires, cardboard, Christmas lights, and propane tanks. Accepts general refuse for disposal. Some items may have fees associated with them.
South Kent Recycling & Waste Center
10300 South Kent Drive SWByron Center, MI 49315
616-632-7920
Accepts the following items for recycling: appliances, electronics, tires, cardboard, Christmas lights, and propane tanks. Accepts general refuse for disposal. Some items may have fees associated with them.