Mattress Recycling Frequently Asked Questions

This page is for residents and commercial recycling interest to learn more about our Mattress Recycling Frequently Asked Questions. If you have further questions, please contact us directly at: (615) 668-5800 -Ryan Tiano.

1. Do you recycle bed frames? 

We do not recycle bed frames, headboards, or most futons. Mattresses and box springs only. 

2. Do you recycle mattress toppers? 

Yes, we will recycle your mattress topper, and it will be an additional charge 

3. If I have one mattress and one box spring, how many pieces are you charging for? 

The charge is for each individual piece. 1 mattress = 1 piece. 1 box spring = 1 piece. For Davidson country pricing, click here. For Williamson county pricing, click here. 

4. Why is it cheaper at Davidson County drop off locations? 

Our residential recycling cost is $20 per piece. Davidson County supplements that cost to property owners that live in Davidson County. If you would like to vote for a recycling program in your county please click here and scroll to the bottom of the page for the Vote Now Poll.

5. Where can I drop off my mattress for recycling in Nashville if I am outside Davidson or Williamson County? 

Unfortunately, not every County in Middle TN is willing to partner with Spring Back Mattress Recycling, yet! We hope that changes in the future and we can provide more convenient drop off locations for all areas. Until then, you are welcome to drop off at our processing facility in Donelson. You will need to send and email to ryan@springbackrecycingtn.com and we will respond with directions and instructions.  

6. Do you recycle Futons? 

We can take the cushion part of the futon, but not the frame. If you futon is all one piece, we cannot accept it.  

7. Why do I have to pay a fee to have my mattress recycled? 

Spring Back actually employs disenfranchised men to manually break down these mattresses. We pay them a living wage and benefits, while providing transitional support to help these men get back on their feet. So when you recycle your mattress, not only are you protecting Mother Earth, you are also providing support to the community you live in. Read more here!

8. How can I provide financial support to join in SpringBack’s mission?

Thank you! We accept monetary donations on our website here. If you would like to personally discuss larger giving opportunities, please reach out by emailing ryan@springbackrecyclingtn.com and we will contact you within one business day.  

9. Where can I drop off my mattress and box spring for recycling? 

We have locations across Nashville, and other states. Please visit this page to see our full list of recycling options for residential and commercial, including a list of local county locations.

10. Do you offer pickup services? 

Currently we do offer pickup services in Davidson County only. Please visit this page for information on mattress recycling pickup services in Nashville. 

11. How is Spring Back Recycling is helping men rehabilitate? 

Since the beginning of our mission in 2012, Spring Back Recycling has been teaching vocational skills and basic life skills to disenfranchised me. Many of whom were homeless or exiting prison when we met. Our mission is to provide these men with the necessary skills to transition back to being a productive member of our community.  Read more about our mission here. 

12. I am a hotel manager. How can I work with Spring Back Recycling to have all our hotel mattresses removed, disposed and recycled. 

Great question! We work with a number of hotel chains. Depending on your location, we can provide logistics, labor, and recycling for all of your hotel mattress swaps. When it’s time to purchase new mattresses, just reach out here, and we will contact you and help build a customized plan to help.

13. I am a mattress manufacturer, how do I recycle mattresses with SpringBack?

If you have excess mattresses that don’t meet your quality standards, we can help recycle them. If you need an outlet for these mattresses, and don’t want them going to the landfill, we can help. Currently spring Back recycling is partnered with some of the largest mattress manufacturers in the county.  The process is as simple as sending an email to ryan@springbackrecyclingtn.com and we will contact you to create an account and discuss logistics with you if needed.  

14. What happens to the material when you recycle my old mattress and box springs? 

Our employees separate your old mattress by hand. Metal, foam, cotton, and cloth are all separated into different 1000-pound bales.  Once we have a full tractor trailer load of each type of material, it’s shipped off to larger companies that will use the raw materials to make new products.  

Visit our Recycle Now page to see how you can dispose of your mattress properly!