Norwalk To Hold Mattress, Box Spring Recycling Event

NORWALK, CT — Norwalk's next mattress and box spring recycling event will take place this weekend, the city announced Thursday.

According to the city's Facebook page, the event will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 15 South Smith Street.

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The free collection program allows Norwalk residents to responsibly recycle their unwanted mattresses and box springs through the city's partnership with the Mattress Recycling Council's Bye Bye Mattress Program, according to the city.

The following items are unacceptable, according to the city:

• Severely damaged, twisted, wet, frozen or soiled mattresses.
• Mattresses infested with bed bugs or other living organisms.
• Sleeping bags, pillows, cushions, loose bedding, mattress pads or toppers, etc.
• Car beds.
• Juvenile products (carriage, basket, stroller, crib bumper, etc.).
• Water beds.
• Camping or air mattresses.
• Fold out sofa beds.
• Futons or furniture.

More information about the program is available on the city's website.