Free recycling of clean, dry mattresses at the Bethel Transfer Station, 1 Sympaug Park Road (permit required)
Bethel residents with a valid transfer station permit can recycle clean, dry mattresses and box springs free at the Transfer Station on Sympaug Park Road; others are subject to a fee.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (closed 12-1 for lunch); Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; closed Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays
Bethel Transfer Station: (203) 778-7436 or 203-778-7437.
Town of Bethel: Bethel Transfer Station and Recycling Center 2026 · 2025-10
Town participation is voluntary, so some towns may not be participating; confirm with the town before going.
CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? · 2026-07-17
Please note that since this program is voluntary on behalf of municipalities, some towns may not be participating.
Good to know
Mattresses and box springs that do not meet the program criteria are subject to a fee; amount not shown.
Source: Town of Bethel: Bethel Transfer Station and Recycling Center 2026 · 2025-10
Any Mattress and Box Spring that does not meet the programs criteria will be subject to a fee.
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Free
Bethel gives residents FREE recycling of mattresses and box springs that are clean and dry, under Public Act 13-42.
Source: Town of Bethel: Bethel Transfer Station and Recycling Center 2026 · 2025-10
The Town of Bethel has volunteered to participate in the Connecticut enacted Public Act 13-42, thereby giving our residents access to FREE recycling services for mattresses and box springs that are clean and dry.
Location: Route 53 on Sympaug Park Road #1.
Source: Town of Bethel: Bethel Transfer Station and Recycling Center 2026 · 2025-10
ROUTE 53 ON SYMPAUG PARK ROAD #1
A valid transfer station permit is required; the annual permit from the Town Clerk is FREE.
Source: Town of Bethel: Bethel Transfer Station and Recycling Center 2026 · 2025-10
ALL PERSONS USING ANY OF THE ABOVE DISPOSAL OPTIONS, MUST HAVE A VALID TRANSFER STATION PERMIT DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE, AND BE REGISTERED WITH THE TOWN CLERK. ... Annual Permit Fee Issued by the Town Clerk FREE
Bye Bye Mattress lists the Bethel Transfer Station, 1 Sympaug Park Rd., Bethel, as a free drop-off site for residents; city residents only.
Source: Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in Connecticut
Most town transfer stations participate in our program and allow town residents to drop off mattresses for free. ... location Town of Bethel Transfer Station ( miles) USA CT 1 Sympaug Park Rd., Bethel, CT Fairfield Phone: 203-794-8549 Service Type: free drop-off for residents Hours: 7:00AM to 3:00PM Tue Closed for lunch from Noon to 1pm Closed for lunch from Noon to 1pm City Residents Only
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (closed 12-1 for lunch); Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; closed Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays.
Source: Town of Bethel: Bethel Transfer Station and Recycling Center 2026 · 2025-10
CLOSED: MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND SUNDAYS (see Holiday Schedule) TUESDAY: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; (CLOSED 12-1 for Lunch); 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. THURSDAY: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; (CLOSED 12-1 for Lunch); 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FRIDAY: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; (CLOSED at noon for the day; re-opens Saturday) SATURDAY: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; (CLOSED 12-1 for Lunch); 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
CT DEEP says a special voluntary program offers free recycling of mattresses, with drop-off sites listed on byebyemattress.com.
Source: CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? · 2026-07-17
A special voluntary program is in place for free recycling of mattresses. The Mattress Recycling Council has created a locator tool, byebyemattress.com , where residents can find a drop off location for their used mattresses.
Optional
Optional: independent companies can carry it out of your home for a fee. Fastest, but costs the most. Junk removal. It is never required.
| Option | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clean, dry mattress or box spring | "FREE" | Valid permit on windshield |
| Does not meet program criteria | Fee applies, amount not shown | At the Transfer Station |
Bethel Transfer Station: (203) 778-7436 or 203-778-7437.
Source: Town of Bethel: Bethel Transfer Station and Recycling Center 2026 · 2025-10