Curbside GuideHow to get rid of a mattress in Lakewood, CO
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Take the mattress to Spring Back Colorado at 4975 Pontiac Street in Commerce City ($40/piece) or schedule a Spring Back pickup, or check SustainAbility for current mattress fees.
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- Curbside
- No City-run free mattress curbside program. Lakewood's Hard to Recycle Materials page directs residents to fee-based mattress recycling at SustainAbility and Spring Back Colorado (pickup available).
- Bag rule
- Spring Back requires bed-bug-infested pieces wrapped and sealed in plastic ($50 fee). Wet/frozen pieces may incur an extra charge.
- Cost / fines
- Spring Back Colorado: $40 per mattress or box spring for drop-off or pickup recycling; transportation fee for pickup is extra by zone (Lakewood is typically outside the 470 loop — Area B $70 per Spring Back's metro map). SustainAbility also accepts mattresses for a fee — check current rates.
- Appointment
- Spring Back drop-off: no appointment at 4975 Pontiac St., Commerce City (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.). Pickup: schedule via Spring Back (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri; not Wed/Sat/Sun).
- Tip
- City page: lakewoodco.gov Hard to Recycle Materials. Dumping bulky waste in alleys is illegal. Spring Back: (720) 515-1328. Also use Lakewood's Zero Waste Directory for hauler bulky options.
Official source: www.lakewoodco.gov · springbackco.org
Helpful supplies
- Mattress disposal bag — A sealed plastic bag keeps the mattress clean and is required for curbside pickup in some cities.
- Moving straps or a furniture dolly — Makes it easier to carry a heavy mattress down stairs and out to the curb.
FAQ
How do I get rid of a mattress in Lakewood?
Take the mattress to Spring Back Colorado at 4975 Pontiac Street in Commerce City ($40/piece) or schedule a Spring Back pickup, or check SustainAbility for current mattress fees.
Does my mattress need to be bagged in Lakewood?
Spring Back requires bed-bug-infested pieces wrapped and sealed in plastic ($50 fee). Wet/frozen pieces may incur an extra charge.
How much does mattress disposal cost in Lakewood?
Spring Back Colorado: $40 per mattress or box spring for drop-off or pickup recycling; transportation fee for pickup is extra by zone (Lakewood is typically outside the 470 loop — Area B $70 per Spring Back's metro map). SustainAbility also accepts mattresses for a fee — check current rates.
Do I need an appointment for mattress pickup in Lakewood?
Spring Back drop-off: no appointment at 4975 Pontiac St., Commerce City (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.). Pickup: schedule via Spring Back (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri; not Wed/Sat/Sun).