where to toss it

How to get rid of a mattress in Caldwell County

Take it to any of the nine Caldwell County convenience centers. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.

One of nine places in Caldwell County that take mattresses. The rest are listed below.

Buffalo Cove Convenience Site

Caldwell County household waste and recycling only

Hours
Monday to Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday to Friday	Closed
Saturday	7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.
When every dumpster is full, the site closes until the contractor empties them.

5645 Buffalo Cove Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

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Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources: Caldwell County: Convenience site locations and hours; Caldwell County: Convenience centers and recycling

Rules for mattresses

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Caldwell County household waste and recycling only.

Other places that take mattresses

Cheraw Convenience Site2756 Cheraw Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Collettsville Convenience Site5469 Adako Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Connelly Springs Convenience Site2886 Connelly Springs Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Coy Miller Convenience Site3351 Coy Miller Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Dug Hill Convenience Site4262 Dug Hill, Lenoir, NC 28645
Grace Chapel Convenience Site4904 Grace Chapel Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Morris Creek Convenience Site1350 Morris Creek Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Mt. Herman Convenience Site1160 Drag Strip Rd, Hudson, NC 28638

Mattresses in other counties

Source: Caldwell County: What can I take to the convenience sites?

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