Smithfield recycles clean, dry mattresses for no cost at Town drop-off events by appointment or at RIRRC in Johnston (up to three pieces); wet or soiled ones cost $70 per piece.
Place facts
Area
Town of Smithfield, Rhode Island residents
Agency
Town of Smithfield Department of Public Works
Bag
No bag rule shown
How to book
Town drop-off events by appointment (call 401-233-1034 x 205), or drop off at RIRRC in Johnston
Standard bed mattresses/box springs are not collected curbside.
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City pickup
Free
RIRRC in Johnston, up to three pieces
RIRRC in Johnston accepts up to three clean, dry pieces per visit for no cost during normal business hours; tell the attendant it is for recycling. This page gives 3 Shun Pike; the Town FAQ gives a different street number, so confirm before going.
Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation ... , 3 Shun Pike Johnston, for recycling during their normal business hours. They will accept up to three pieces per visit for no cost, as long as they meet the recycling standard.
City's own fee
RIRRC requires a fluorescent yellow safety vest or shirt on site; available for purchase (listed as $1-$5).
They require fluorescent yellow safety vest/shirts on site.If you do not have one, they are available for purchase (currently listed as $1-$5 on their website).
Good to know
FAQ: bring clean, dry mattresses or box springs to RIRRC, 65 Shun Pike in Johnston (the Recycling page gives a different street number; confirm before going), during normal business hours, maximum of three pieces.
Bring clean, dry mattresses/box springs to RIRRC, 65 Shun Pike in Johnston, for recycling, during normal business hours. Maximum of three pieces. ... It is important to keep mattresses and box springs clean and dry so they can be recycled at no cost.
Donate
Can I give it away or swap it in Smithfield?
We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Smithfield.
If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Donate furniture, appliances and building materials. Find your nearest ReStore and ask whether it offers pickup.
Town special drop-off events: clean, dry mattresses and box springs are recycled for no cost; by appointment only, call 401-233-1034 x 205 for the next date and to be added to the list.
mattresses and box springs must be clean (minor staining is ok) and dry to be recycled for no cost. Wet, heavily damaged or soiled mattresses/ box springs are charged a $70 per piece fee to be landfilled. ... The Town offers special events at which residents can drop-off clean, dry mattresses and/ or box springs for recycling.Please contact 401-233-1034 x 205 for the next available event date and to be added to the drop-off list.Drop-off is by appointment only.
City's own fee
Wet, heavily damaged or soiled mattresses or box springs are charged $70 per piece to be landfilled; at RIRRC you are charged $70 per piece if you don't say it is for recycling.
mattresses and box springs must be clean (minor staining is ok) and dry to be recycled for no cost. Wet, heavily damaged or soiled mattresses/ box springs are charged a $70 per piece fee to be landfilled. ... otherwise, you will be charged the $70 per piece fee for landfilling
City's own fee
Private pickup listed by the Town: BP Express (Diana, 401-400-1658) starting at $25 per piece; Ace Mattress Recycling (401-615-9619 or 401-640-2725) drop-off or pickup for a fee (amount not shown).
Contact Diana from ... BP Express ... at 401-400-1658.They will pick up mattresses starting at $25 per piece. ... Ace Mattress Recycling ... , 401-615-9619 or 401-640-2725 to arrange a drop-off for a fee or a pick-up for a fee.
Paid junk removal
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.
Comparison
Option
Fee
Notes
Town drop-off events
No cost (clean, dry)
By appointment, 401-233-1034 x 205
RIRRC, Shun Pike, Johnston
No cost, up to 3 pieces
Wet/soiled: $70 per piece
Questions
Will Smithfield pick up my mattress?
No; standard mattresses and box springs are not collected curbside.