WALDORF, Md. – The Charles County Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that mattress recycling is now available at the Charles County Landfill (12305 Billingsley Road, Waldorf) from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The program, which began on Aug. 1, allows residents to bring either 1 Mattress and Box Spring or two mattresses for free daily to be recycled. Additional residential mattress recycling units are $10 each. Commercial mattress loads are subject to a $10 per unit fee.
Dedicated mattress recycling helps reduce unnecessary items in the county landfill, and the materials from mattresses can provide resources that can be reused for new items.
Accepted items include all sizes of traditional and memory foam mattresses, hybrid (foam/latex) mattresses, crib mattresses, and futon mattresses. Standard box spring foundations used in place of box springs and mattress toppers are also accepted.
Heavily contaminated mattresses, such as those with severe mold, mildew, or pest infestations, and heavily soiled, water-damaged mattresses with large tears, are prohibited. Non-mattress items such as pillows, cushions, bedding (sheets, blankets, comforters, etc.), furniture, and non-mattress household waste are also prohibited.
Residents with additional questions can visit https://charlescountymd.info/mattressrecycling or call the Department of Public Works Facilities Curbside Recycling department at 301-932-3599 or 301-932-5656.
