Free Mattress Recycling Events Scheduled In Columbia County For 2026 (Photo) - 03/04/26
Columbia County Offers Residents Free Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Opportunities
ST. HELENS, Ore., Mar. 4, 2026 — Columbia County’s Solid Waste Division is hosting four free mattress recycling events in 2026 to help residents safely dispose of mattresses and box springs.
“Mattresses are bulky items that take up a lot of space in landfills, but many of their materials can actually be recycled,” said Tatum Flowers, Solid Waste Coordinator for Columbia County. “These events give residents an easy and free way to dispose of them responsibly while helping us recover valuable materials and reduce waste in our community.”
The events will take place at the Columbia County Transfer Station, located at 1601 Railroad Avenue in St. Helens, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the following dates:
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These events are open to Columbia County residents only, and each household may drop off up to five units, including mattresses and box springs.
Accepted items include mattresses made of steel innersprings, foam, fiber, or other upholstery materials, as well as box springs used to support a mattress or sleep surface. Foam mattresses are also accepted.
Items not accepted at the events include air mattresses, mattress pads or toppers, bed frames, blankets, pillows, cushions, crib mattresses, sofa or futon beds, and water beds.
Residents are encouraged to secure mattresses tightly during transport to help prevent roadway hazards.
The recycling events are part of the County’s ongoing efforts to reduce landfill waste and support responsible disposal options for residents. Recovered mattress materials can be recycled into products such as steel, wood, foam, and fibers.
ABOUT COLUMBIA COUNTY’S SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
Columbia County plans, organizes, and directs recycling, reuse, waste reduction, and household hazardous waste management programs throughout its 657-square-mile area. The County also operates a transfer station in St. Helens and administers solid waste collection services and events across its unincorporated areas.
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