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Do you have an old mattress or box spring taking up space at home? Don’t throw it away. Recycle it with Goodwill of Silicon Valley.

Mattresses aren’t commonly recycled, but we do things differently. Goodwill of Silicon Valley offers free mattress recycling at our Goodwill Circular Economy & Recycling Center in San Jose, making it easy to responsibly recycle mattresses and box springs while supporting job creation in our community.

Through our mattress recycling program at 1080 North 7th St. San Jose, CA, we recycle over 90% of mattress materials, keeping bulky waste out of landfills and giving materials a second life.

Even better, every mattress recycled supports job training and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work.

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Free Mattress Recycling

Free Mattress Recycling at Goodwill Recycling & Sustainability Center in San Jose
Goodwill of Silicon Valley accepts mattresses and box springs at no cost at our headquarters location in downtown San Jose.

Goodwill Recycling & Sustainability Center

1080 North 7th Street

San Jose, CA

  • Mattress drop-off area located on the north end of the parking lot
  • Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

  • Free mattress and box spring recycling
How to Recycle a Mattress at our Recycling & Sustainability Center
  1. Drive to the mattress recycling area on the north side of the parking lot.
  2. Place your mattress or box spring in the designated, segmented area.
  3. Complete your donation receipt
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Mattress Recycling Creates Jobs

Our mattress recycling program protects the environment and creates jobs for veterans facing homelessness, unemployment, and substance-use challenges.

Launched in partnership with the City of San Jose and the U.S. Department of Labor, this program provides hands-on work experience and job training for individuals who may face barriers to employment. In 2015, Goodwill of Silicon Valley became a state-certified mattress recycling facility, strengthening our commitment to sustainability and workforce development in Silicon Valley.

Recycling a Mattress at a Goodwill Store

You can also recycle your mattress or box spring at select Goodwill retail stores throughout Silicon Valley.

How to Recycle at a Store

  1. Drive to the donation area of your preferred Goodwill store.
  2. Speak with a donation attendant before unloading your mattress.
  3. Pay a $20 mattress recycling fee per item
  4. (Mattresses and box springs are counted as separate pieces.)
  5. Complete your donation receipt by visiting
    goodwillsv.org/donation-receipt/

Thank You for Recycling with Us. Together, we’re turning unwanted items into opportunity.

Why Recycle Your Mattress

Why Recycle Your Mattress with Goodwill of Silicon Valley?

  • Free mattress recycling in San Jose
  • Responsible box spring recycling
  • Over 90% of mattress materials recycled
  • Supports jobs for veterans and individuals overcoming barriers to work
  • State-certified recycling facility
  • Keeps bulky waste out of local landfills
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Our team will guide you through each step of the eligibility process with care. Here’s what we’ll need to verify:

 

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