Norwalk Sets Free Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Event for Sept. 12
Norwalk residents can drop off dry, intact mattresses and box springs free of charge at the city's September 12 collection through its partnership with the Mattress Recycling Council's Bye Bye Mattress Program.
Published September 11, 2026
Key Points
- Norwalk scheduled a free mattress and box spring recycling event for Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to noon.
- The collection was scheduled at the Norwalk Public Works Center, 15 South Smith Street.
- The program is limited to City of Norwalk residents.
- Mattresses and box springs must be dry and intact to qualify for collection.
- Wet, heavily damaged or infested mattresses, air mattresses, futons, sofa beds and several other bedding products are not accepted.
MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Norwalk, Connecticut, scheduled its next free mattress and box spring recycling event for Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The collection was scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to noon at the Norwalk Public Works Center, 15 South Smith Street, in the parking area next to the gas pumps.
The program is limited to City of Norwalk residents. Mattresses and box springs must be dry and intact to be accepted.
Norwalk Partners With Bye Bye Mattress Program
The free collection program allows Norwalk residents to recycle unwanted mattresses and box springs through the city's partnership with the Mattress Recycling Council's Connecticut Bye Bye Mattress Program, according to the city.
Damaged, Wet and Infested Mattresses Will Not Be Accepted
The city lists the following materials as unacceptable:
- Severely damaged, twisted, wet, frozen or soiled mattresses.
- Mattresses infested with bed bugs or other living organisms.
- Sleeping bags, pillows, cushions, loose bedding, mattress pads or toppers.
- Car beds.
- Juvenile products such as carriages, baskets, strollers and crib bumpers.
- Water beds.
- Camping or air mattresses.
- Fold-out sofa beds.
- Futons or furniture.
More information about the program is available on the city's website.
Courtesy: www.patch.com