MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Columbia County’s Solid Waste Division is preparing to collect mattresses and box springs free of charge as part of the county’s efforts to reduce waste.

Mattresses can be recycled into materials such as steel, wood, foam and fibers.

“Mattresses can take up a lot of space in the landfill, but many of the materials inside them can be recycled,” coordinator Tatum Flowers said. “This event gives residents a simple, free way to get rid of old mattresses and box springs while helping reduce waste in our community.”

Sept. 12 Drop-Off at Columbia County Transfer Station

From 8 a.m. to noon on Sept. 12, residents can dispose of mattresses at the Columbia County Transfer Station, located at 1601 Railroad Ave. in St. Helens.

The county will accept mattresses made of steel innersprings, foam, fiber or other upholstery materials, as well as box springs used to support a mattress or sleep surface.

Accepted and Excluded Mattress Items

Items that will not be accepted include air mattresses, mattress pads or toppers, bed frames, pillows, cushions, sofa or futon beds, crib mattresses or water beds.

The event is limited to Columbia County residents, and the number of items that can be dropped off is capped at five per household.

For more information, call 503-397-9811.

Courtesy: www.youroregonnews.com