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Aiken County's staffed drop-off centers collect mattresses and box springs.[1]
Centers in Aiken include Reynolds Pond, 1491 Reynolds Pond Road, and New Ellenton, 2120 Williston Road. Both are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[1]
The City of Aiken treats furniture, including box springs, as a special collection. You must schedule it with the Public Services department at 803-642-7613.[2]
Special collection fees are added to your monthly City water bill. The City's page doesn't list the amount.[2]
Junk, furniture and other bulk items can go in their own pile at the curb on your collection day. Put appliances and large metal items out separately.[3]
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You can still put a mattress at the curb on your trash day, but it won't be recycled that way.[4]
For mattress recycling, the City points to a private pickup service, BedShred.com, which charges a small fee. The City's 2021 pilot isn't funded to continue.[5]
The City's bulk collection accepts mattresses and box springs. Place items at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day.[6]
Keep items away from carts, mailboxes, poles and parked cars. Furniture is limited to one room.[6]
City residents can also use Greenville County's Twin Chimneys Landfill, 11075 Augusta Road, Honea Path, with proof of residence. Open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.[6]