No free option found
In Gaston County, take a mattress or box spring to a County Recycling Center: $10 each, paid with two GarbCards (no cash).
Drop off at a Gaston County Recycling Center with GarbCards
Tryon Recycling Center: 980-677-2216
Buy GarbCards before you go: the Recycling Centers don't take cash.
Gaston County: Residential Garbage Disposal
GarbCards are required for the disposal of residential garbage - cash is not accepted.
Good to know
GarbCards must be used instead of cash at the Convenience Sites. You buy them from GarbCard vendors.
Source: Gaston County: GarbCards
GarbCards MUST be used instead of cash at Convenience Sites. ... Visit GarbCard Vendors for a list of vendors
City's own fee
A TV or computer monitor costs one $5 GarbCard. Tires off the rim and other electronics take no card (listed as FREE).
Source: Gaston County: GarbCards
TV 1 card $5 Computer Monitor 1 card $5 ... Tires off rim other electronics 0 card FREE
We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Gaston County.
If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:
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City's own fee
A mattress or box spring costs $10 at a County Recycling Center, paid with two $5 GarbCards (fee schedule effective July 1, 2025).
Source: Gaston County: GarbCards
Fee Schedule (Effective July 1, 2025) ... Mattress or box spring 2 cards $10
Good to know
Residential garbage can go to any County Recycling Center except Farmers Market or Duke Street.
Source: Gaston County: Residential Garbage Disposal
Residential Garbage may be taken to any of the county's Recycling Centers ... except for Farmers Market or Duke Street.
Good to know
Recycling Centers are open Monday to Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sites include Crowder's Creek (1120 CP Groves Road, Gastonia), Hardin (3155 Philadelphia Church Rd., Dallas), Riverbend (140 Mountain Island Rd., Mount Holly) and Tryon (2755 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City).
Source: Gaston County: Recycling Centers
Crowder's Creek Recycling Center 1120 CP Groves Road Gastonia, NC 28053 ... Hardin Recycling Center 3155 Philadelphia Church Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 ... Riverbend Recycling Center 140 Mountain Island Rd. Mount Holly, NC 28120 ... Tryon 2755 Tryon Courthouse Road / Highway 274 ... Hours: Monday- Saturday: 7:30am-5:30pm Sunday: 1:30pm-5:30pm
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress or box spring | $10 (2 GarbCards) | Each piece |
| TV or monitor | $5 (1 GarbCard) | Recycling Centers |
| Recycling Center hours | Mon-Sat 7:30-5:30, Sun 1:30-5:30 | Duke Street and Farmers Market closed Sunday |
To a County Recycling Center such as Crowder's Creek, Hardin, Riverbend or Tryon.
Source: Gaston County: Recycling Centers
$10 per mattress or box spring, paid with two GarbCards.
Source: Gaston County: GarbCards