FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 27, 2026

Columbia County Transfer Station and the Solid Waste Program partner with Bye Bye Mattress, A Program of the Mattress Recycling Council, for a free Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Special Collection Event on November 14, 2026.

Residents can recycle mattresses and box springs for free at the Columbia County Transfer Station, 1601 Railroad Ave. St. Helens, Oregon 97051, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MRC’s Bye Bye Mattress program makes this event possible by offering a more convenient way to recycle these bulky items without paying dump fees.

Columbia County residents can drop off up to five units, which include 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 Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) is a nonprofit organization that operates recycling programs in Oregon and other states that have passed mattress recycling laws. MRC was founded by the bedding industry and recycles nearly 2 million mattresses each year.

Additional mattress recycling events and sites are available around Oregon. Residents can search for a nearby location at ByeByeMattress.com.

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